INTERVIEW: Helen Mirren on Woman in Gold, David Beckham's underwear & female 007s
Listen to our candid chat with the legendary actress!
Woman in Gold tells the real life story of Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), an octogenarian Jewish refugee, who takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork - including Gustav Klimt's iconic painting of her aunt, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I - she believes rightfully belongs to her family after it was confiscated by Nazis.
Also starring Ryan Reynolds as lawyer Randol Schoenberg, the movie is a potent mix of history, family pride and a fight for justice and hits UK cinemas this coming Friday (10th April).
To celebrate the film’s release, In:Demand Showbiz’s Jo Parkerson a spoke to Dame Helen on the phone about her love for the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, evolving for movie roles, what she really likes in men, David Beckham in his underpants, her approaching 70th birthday and female Bonds.