Helen Mirren describes concept of ‘beauty’

Helen Mirren just shared her thoughts on how she envisions her beauty legacy.

She had a conversation with PEOPLE magazine at the L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth 2025 event in Los Angeles and the actress revealed that she doesn’t love the word “beauty.”

Mirren mentioned that she hopes she’s remembered for something more meaningful when it comes to her personal aesthetic.

“I don't like the word beauty. I've always preferred the word swagger. So, my legacy would be: 'She had good swagger,’” the L'Oréal Paris global ambassador said.

Mirren also previously opened up about her biggest red carpet style hack, noting that it’s all about the footwear.

"I've learned over the years, your shoes have to be bearable," the Red star told PEOPLE during the Cannes Film Festival back in May.

"They don't necessarily have to be comfortable. And in fact, comfortable sometimes is a bit boring, and you want cool shoes. But they have to be bearable because if you're in unbearable pain, that is going to reflect on your face and your posture and everything. So, you start with the shoes, and just make sure that you're secure in them and they're bearable,” she elaborated.

The 80-year-old also shared that she’s reached a stage in her career where she values comfort in fashion, while admitting that wasn’t always the case.

"I've come to a point where I just want [my red-carpet outfit] to be comfortable as well. Beauty knows no pain. I have been there more than once, you know, sucking up the pain for my vanity. But again, it reflects on your face if you're comfortable,” Helen Mirren concluded.