All About Dame Helen Mirren’s Husband Taylor Hackford

Get to know the man who won the Dame's heart!

Helen Mirren is best known as one of the best actresses to ever live, but she’s also known for her ageless beauty—and everyone can concur that Helen's Mirren's husband Taylor Hackford is a lucky man.

Hackford may prefer to stay out of the spotlight, but he’s got an intimidating background of his own. Together, the two make quite a power couple!

Here is everything you need to know about Helen Mirren’s husband Taylor Hackford and their years-long romance!

Who is Helen Mirren's partner?

Helen Mirren’s partner is her husband Taylor Hackford. The two have been together since 1986 and married since 1997. Hackford is an American film director of such films as Ray and An Officer and a Gentleman.

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Is Helen Mirren still married?

As of this writing, Helen Mirren is still married to her husband of 25 years, Taylor Hackford. The two have been together for around 36 years total.

Taylor Hackford is an accomplished movie director who was once the president of the Directors Guild of America. He won the Academy Award for Best Short Film, Live Action in 1979 for 1978’s Teenage Father. He was nominated for Best Director and Best Picture in 2004 for Ray.

He also directed 1982’s An Officer and a Gentleman, 1995’s Dolores Claiborne, 1997’s The Devil’s Advocate and 2016’s The Comedian.

Who is Helen Mirren's first husband?

Helen Mirren has only been married once, to her current husband, director Taylor Hackford. Hackford, on the other hand, has been married three times. Looks like the third time really was the charm!

How many times has Helen Mirren been married?

Helen Mirren has been married a total of one time. She is currently married to her first—and only—husband, director Taylor Hackford. Hackford has been married three times, including his relationship with Mirren.

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How did Helen Mirren meet her husband?

Helen Mirren first met her husband Taylor Hackford in 1985 when she auditioned for and was cast in his film White Nights. Mirren has revealed that she didn’t think she would ever get married—that is, until she met Hackford!

However, it was not love at first sight for the pair. Mirren was feeling cold toward her future beau as he had kept her waiting for her audition. Hackford later recalled, “It was a strange way to meet Helen, because she is a lovely person. But she didn’t hold back her fury.”

Obviously, things got better between the two when they began working together on the film. When speaking about her husband, Mirren has said, “I have to say that the thing I loved most about Taylor was his absolute, total commitment to his children.”

The pair actually dated for around 11 years before they got married, from 1986 until 1997. Sounds like an evenly-matched couple!

How old was Helen Mirren when she married?

Helen Mirren was 52 when she married her husband Taylor Hackford in 1997. Mirren had vowed when she was younger that she would never wed, but clearly meeting Hackford changed her mind.

She discussed her views in a profile with AARP. “I still sort of don’t believe in marriage. But that’s not to say I’m not incredibly happy to be married. And the one thing I thought I’d hate, which was ‘my husband,’ I say all the time. I can’t wait for an opportunity to say it…you know: ‘My husband is over there at the moment.’ I absolutely love it.”

Hackford was also 52 when the two tied the knot after around 11 years together.

Does Helen Mirren have biological children?

Helen Mirren has no biological children, having stated she has “no maternal instinct.” However, she does have two stepchildren through her marriage to her husband Taylor Hackford. Sadly, Hackford’s son Rio Hackford recently passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 51.

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Does Helen Mirren have a child?

Helen Mirren has no biological children of her own, by choice. She does have two stepchildren through her marriage to director Taylor Hackford, Rio Hackford and Alexander Hackford. Sadly, Rio passed away at the age of 51 on April 14, 2022.

Does Helen Mirren regret not having children?

Helen Mirren herself states that she “has no maternal instinct.” In fact, she has always been proud to put her career first.

She has not regretted this decision, as she told The Sunday Times. “I have never had a moment of regret about not having children.” At least for the most part, as the Oscar winner corrected herself with, “Well, I lie. When I watched the movie, Parenthood, I sobbed for about 20 minutes.”

So, except for those 20 minutes, Helen Mirren has never regretted this decision.

Who was Taylor Hackford’s first wife?

Taylor Hackford’s first wife was Georgie Lowres, who he married in 1967 and had one child, Rio Hackford. The pair divorced in 1972.

His second wife was film and television director and producer Lynne Littman, who he married in 1977. The couple had one child, Alexander Hackford. The couple divorced in 1987.

How old is Taylor Hackford?

Taylor Hackford was born on Dec. 31, 1944, meaning he turns 78 on the very last day of 2022. He is only around six months older than his wife Helen Mirren, whose birthday is July 26, 1945.

How tall is Taylor Hackford?

Director Taylor Hackford is reportedly 6’2” tall. That makes him almost a foot taller than his wife Helen Mirren, who reportedly stands at 5’4”.

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