Helen Mirren has praised our very own Saoirse Ronan once again, revealing that she’s “a little bit in love” with the Irish actress.
Earlier this week, the 70-year-old backed the Carlow native to take home the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Brooklyn, and now she’s entirely declared her love for her.
“She’s wonderful!,” Helen told Anton Savage on TodayFM.
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“Because she’s nominated for Oscars and SAG awards and Golden Globes I had the advantage of spending time with her over the last two or three months and oh my God she’s so cool.”
“I’m a little bit in love there,” she gushed.
When asked if she had any advice for the rising star, Helen revealed she didn’t think Saoirse needed any advice as she has a “good grounding” and is clearly “very, very smart”.
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“You know some people you think you need a bit of advice but I don’t think she needs any advice at all really. I think she has a good grounding.
“I’ve been so amazed watching her come out and make speeches in front of lots and lots of people. She’s just so at ease with herself. I think she’s probably very, very smart. You know, she’s made great choices.
I think she’s in a position where she’ll be asked to do wonderful work and she’ll do it brilliantly. I honestly think of many people I meet she’s one who does not need any advice,” she added.
