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Helen Mirren inThe Queen
When it comes to capturing the Queen on screen, no one has done it better than Helen Mirren, who first took on the role of the legendary monarch in the 2006 filmThe Queen, which followedQueen Elizabethin the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death. Although the Queen couldn’t award her for the performance (Mirren had already been made a Dame in 2003), she did win an Oscar for the film.
02of 10Helen Mirren inThe AudienceBruce Glikas/FilmmagicMirren wassogood at capturingQueen ElizabethinThe Queenthat she was asked to play her again, this time onstage inThe Audience, a play that premiered on London’s West End and later made its way to Broadway. UnlikeThe Queen,The Audiencefocused on a long stretch of Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, depicting her imagined meetings with prime ministers from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. Mirren won a Tony for this performance. Kristin Scott Thomas later took her place in the play.
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Helen Mirren inThe Audience
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Mirren wassogood at capturingQueen ElizabethinThe Queenthat she was asked to play her again, this time onstage inThe Audience, a play that premiered on London’s West End and later made its way to Broadway. UnlikeThe Queen,The Audiencefocused on a long stretch of Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, depicting her imagined meetings with prime ministers from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. Mirren won a Tony for this performance. Kristin Scott Thomas later took her place in the play.
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Claire Foy inThe Crown
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04of 10Olivia Colman inThe CrownOlivia Colman in The Crown.Des Willie/NetflixColman took over in seasons 3 and 4 ofThe Crown, depicting the Queen from her late thirties to early sixties. She also picked up an Emmy and Golden Globe for her acting work.
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Olivia Colman inThe Crown
Olivia Colman in The Crown.Des Willie/Netflix
Colman took over in seasons 3 and 4 ofThe Crown, depicting the Queen from her late thirties to early sixties. She also picked up an Emmy and Golden Globe for her acting work.
05of 10Imelda Staunton inThe CrownImelda Staunton in The Crown.SplashNews.comFor the final two seasons ofThe Crown,Staunton stepped intoQueen Elizabeth’s sensible shoes. Season 5 saw the demise ofPrince Charlesand Princess Diana’s marriage,while season 6, the final for the series, will see the beginning ofPrince WilliamandKate Middleton’s romance.
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Imelda Staunton inThe Crown
Imelda Staunton in The Crown.SplashNews.com
For the final two seasons ofThe Crown,Staunton stepped intoQueen Elizabeth’s sensible shoes. Season 5 saw the demise ofPrince Charlesand Princess Diana’s marriage,while season 6, the final for the series, will see the beginning ofPrince WilliamandKate Middleton’s romance.
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Jane Alexander inWilliam & Catherine
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Freya Wilson inThe King’s Speech
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Emma Thompson inWalking the Dogs
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Jeanette Charles inNational Lampoon’s European Vacation
Playing the Queen is a lofty task, but Charles has made a living doing so. As a professional “Queen Elizabethlookalike,” she’s played Her Majesty in everything fromNational Lampoon’s European VacationtoAustin Powers in Goldmember.
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Rosemary Leach inMargaret
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