The death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has sent shockwaves throughout the world as people come to terms with her passing.
The royal family said in a statement that “the queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon” at the age of 96.
During her long reign, the late queen became a significant cultural figure, with her likeness appearing in films and television series. Her Majesty has made cameo appearances in films and television dramas in which she was not the primary character.
In 2002, actress Jeannette Charles made a surprise appearance as Her Majesty in the final installment of the “Austin Powers” franchise. Charles earlier portrayed the monarch in the 1976 film “Queen Kong.”
Helen Mirren’s Oscar-winning performance as Her Majesty in the 2006 film “The Queen” is regarded as one of the most illustrious representations of the monarch.
Mirren paid homage to the king in an Instagram post by stating, “I am happy to be an Elizabethan. We lament the passing of a woman who, with or without the crown, exemplified dignity.”
Several actresses have portrayed the late queen at various phases of life in “The Crown,” a popular Netflix series. Season five had cast Imelda Staunton as the queen in the following season, which was scheduled to debut on the streaming service in November of this year.
According to rumours, production on “The Crown” is scheduled to cease out of respect for the late monarch.
In honor of the longest-reigning monarch in British history, here is a list of women who have donned the crown in the entertainment industry.
Performers who have played the Queen
Helen Mirren – “The Queen”
Claire Foy – Seasons 1 & 2 of “The Crown”
Olivia Colman – Seasons 3 and 4 of The Crown
S5 and S6 Imelda Staunton – “The Crown”
Maggie Sullivan – the “Harry & Meghan” franchise on Lifetime.
Churchill: The Hollywood Years, a documentary by Neve Campbell.
William and Catherine: A Royal Romance is a book by Jane Alexander.
Sarah Gadon – “A Royal Night Out”