Helen Mirren Shared a Makeup-Free Pic to Help Folks Affected by the Coronavirus

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Photo credit: Instagram

From Oprah Magazine

  • Helen Mirren became the latest celebrity to share a stunning makeup-free image of herself during self-isolation.

  • In return for the snapshot of her "literally first thing in the morning", Mirren asked her fans to donate to The Intensive Care Society, a U.K. charity providing coronavirus relief.

  • In the past, Mirren has shared her inspiring thoughts on the importance of "aging disgracefully" and embracing the process of getting older.


While millions of people stay at home and practice social distancing, many women are discovering the joys of going makeup-free–along with the joys of perennially wearing stretchy pants and maybe skipping a bra. Helen Mirren, goddess among us, just shared a truly stunning makeup-free snap of herself that's bound to inspire you.

The 74-year-old actress posted the barefaced picture on her Instagram on Tuesday, asking fans to return the favor by donating to a U.K. charity supporting coronavirus relief.

"In return for this pic of me literally first thing in the morning, please donate,” Mirren wrote in her caption, alongside a link to the donation page for The Intensive Care Society, an organization providing support to frontline healthcare workers and their patients.

In addition to her numerous Oscar-winning performances, Mirren is well known for her inspiring views on aging and beauty. Back in the fall, she shared her thoughts on the importance of aging "disgracefully" while promoting her film Catherine the Great.

"Take it on the chin, and roll with it," she said. "You die young, or you get older. There is nothing in between! You may as well enjoy it.”

Mirren is definitely not the only celebrity embracing their natural beauty during quarantine. Kelly Clarkson shared a glorious video of herself belting out a Mariah Carey song in which she was glowing and barefaced, while Tamera Mowry-Housley is getting comfortable with her gray hairs.

You've gotta find that upside where you can!


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