Helen Mirren was honored by the World Jewish Congress on Friday for her recent role in ‘Woman in Gold’, about a Jewish refugee who spends a decade trying to reclaim her heritage.
WJC President Ronald Lauder presented the legendary Oscar winning actress with the award.
“Being a part of this film and preserving Maria Altmann’s legacy has been a truly exceptional experience from the start,” Mirren said at the award ceremony. “I am utterly moved to receive this award from the World Jewish Congress, an organization that does such important work all over the globe in advocating for Jewish rights.”
“Thanks to Helen Mirren’s stunning performance – which really electrified this issue – the international public will learn about this legacy of World War II which still hasn’t been addressed properly by many governments and museums,” Lauder said.