The Controversy Surrounding Helen Mirren’s Portrayal of Golda Meir Mirren’s Response to Backlash Helen Mirren, the acclaimed British actress, has defended her decision to play the former prime minister of Israel, Golda Meir, in the upcoming biopic Golda. Mirren, who is not Jewish, faced criticism for taking on the role, but she remained steadfast in […]
Helen Mirren Defends Playing Golda Meir After Receiving Backlash: I Told the Director ‘I’m Not Jewish’ Casting Controversy British actress Helen Mirren has addressed the controversy surrounding her casting as former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, despite not being Jewish like Meir herself. In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Mirren defended herself against the […]