She is one of the best-loved and most highly respected actresses in the world today. A talent that Britain is truly proud of, Helen Mirren is a chameleon of an actress who has turned her hand to a huge variety of roles. This book unearths the amazing woman behind the professional..From her beginnings as a struggling actress with a passion for Shakespeare, she soon made her mark on the stage. She went on to impress with a host of challenging and varied screen roles, from The Long Good Friday to The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, from Excalibur to The Madness of King George. Her Oscar nominations for Gosford Park and The Madness of King George firmly secured her status as a national treasure..It was her role as DCI Tennison, the gritty, tough lead in TV's Prime Suspect that really won her a place in the hearts of the nation, made her a household name, and won her a string of awards. A fascinating read, this book charts an incredible woman through her struggle to the top, her dramatic decision to move to LA, her relationships with fellow actors, including Liam Neeson, and her marriage to film director Taylor Hackford. A must-read for Mirren fans and film buffs alike, this book is not to be missed.