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Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London
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Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London

The Guardian · Jun 11, 2026, 4:57 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing support for Mob Land co-star Tom Hardy Helen Mirren has commented on being called an “evil Zionist bitch” while being harassed in the street in London, saying she was “attacked by mistake by a man who was maybe a little over passionate or maybe mentally not quite stable”.Footage circulated last month of an incident, believed to have taken place last year, while Mirren was walking with her husband, film-maker Taylor Hackford. They were approached and filmed by an unidentified person, who commented on Mirren’s support of Israel and then launched a volley of abuse at her. Continue reading...

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