Helen Mirren: 'Growing old is not for pussies'

Helen Mirren has voiced her opinions on aging, saying it's 'not for pussies'.

The 70-year-old actress, who is the spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect skincare and Excellence hair colour ranges, said she is confident in her body but admitted that getting older is a scary adventure.

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"I'm a woman that loves make-up and getting dressed up," Mirren told the Daily Mail.

"As I get older, I don’t look as good, but I don’t give a damn."

The British film star, who has four Emmys, five Baftas and two Golden Globes up her sleeve, went on to explain that she feels for today's youth, as there is immense pressure on them to have the perfect body image.

"There’s a huge pressure on young girls to look a certain way these days but, as I age, I’ve lost that incredible insecurity of youth," she said.

"All I’d say to them is that ageing is an adventure. It’s a frightening adventure because health becomes an issue.

"Growing old is not for pussies – you’ve got to have courage. But then, you’ve got to have courage in life anyway."