Dame Helen Mirren is amazing.
The 70-year-old actress' illustrious career spans more than 50 years, and she continues to astound.
She's played queens and spies, and now, she's joining the "Fast and Furious" franchise for "Fast 8."
Here are 15 reasons why she is the best:
Helen Mirren quickly established herself as an acting force to be reckoned with. She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company by age 20.
Mirren's illustrious film and TV career spans 50 years, impressive in any industry.
Mirren has played three British monarchs on-screen and is the only person to have portrayed both Queen Elizabeths. She won an Oscar as Elizabeth II in "The Queen (2006)."
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