Helen Mirren revealed she was called an “evil Zionist bitch” in a street harassment incident in London believed to have occurred in 2025. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were aware of the antisemitic abuse and took no further action after discussing the case with her in May 2026 [1].
Mirren said she supports the existence of Israel but condemned recent Israeli military actions in Gaza, calling them "crimes against humanity". She stated, "Evil forces are rising everywhere, even in a country like Israel. How could you possibly repeat the actions of what was done to you as people to other people? Crimes against humanity, it’s called" [1].
Regarding rumors about Tom Hardy being fired from the Paramount+ series MobLand for alleged on-set behavior, Mirren publicly dispelled the reports in June 2026. She expressed strong support for Hardy, saying she would work with him again "in a f***ing heartbeat," praising him as "the most amazing actor" and "absolutely remarkable" [2].
MobLand’s first season set a new record for Paramount+ with 2.2 million viewers on its global premiere day. It earned a 77% critic score and a 67% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes [2].
Filming for MobLand season 2 wrapped in the second quarter of 2026, and the series has already been renewed for a third season [2].
