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Dame Helen Mirren is one of Hollywood's mostsophisticated and stunning women. Her roles are delightful and her legions offans have come to adore her classic appeal. So the world was surprised whenthe elegant actress tried her hand at inhaling helium, producing a hilariousvideo for us to enjoy.
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Though she may be starring in the new dramatic filmWoman in Gold, about a woman suing the Austrian government for the return ofartwork the Nazis stole from her family, the 69-year-old showed herlighthearted side while appearing on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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Helen's appearance is hilarious as she inhaleshelium from a giant balloon and proceeds to answer questions in asqueaky voice. "Where do you keep your Academy Award," the TV show host asks. "I keep my Academy Award on the stairs actually in my house inLondon," Helen responded in the high-pitched tone.
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She also gives afaux-acceptance speech, which was her idea, and even says some funny Britishismsall in the elf-like voice. Amazingly, she does it with her signature grace andpoise.
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While the Dame has a naturally regal accent, she commentedon how "the Queen has the perfect upper class accent." And Helenshould know, as she is playing the British monarch in The Audience inNew York after completing her stint in London's West End.
Watch the hilarious clip below: