Popsugar Celebrity British Celebrities Helen Mirren at Cannes Film Festival Helen Mirren's Presence at the Cannes Film Festival Is a True Gift to Us All 17 May 2018 by Lucy Kenny Image Source: Getty / Iconic Helen Mirren, epic rapper, jet ski model, and Ryan Reynolds essayist, took her rightful place as queen of the Cannes Film Festival this week. Since touching down on the Riviera, the actress has ruled over her kingdom from a balcony, swanned across the red carpet in a medieval gown, and blown kisses to her loyal subjects. Keep reading to witness her highness at her brightest. Related: These Stunning Black and White Cannes Film Festival Photos Look Like an Ad Campaign Image Source: Getty / Jacopo Raule 1 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Iconic 2 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Foc Kan 3 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Antony Jones 4 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Francois Durand 5 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Francois Durand 6 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Iconic 7 / 17 Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 8 / 17 Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 9 / 17 Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 10 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Iconic 11 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Gisela Schober 12 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre 13 / 17 Image Source: Getty / LOIC VENANCE 14 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Jacopo Raule 15 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Jacopo Raule 16 / 17 Image Source: Getty / Andreas Rentz 17 / 17 British CelebritiesCelebritiesCannesCannes Film FestivalRed CarpetHelen Mirren