Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursdayending the longest tenure of any monarch in UK history.
During her 70-year reign, the Queen was a staple in popular culture, appearing in television and film spanning decades. Her broad appeal has led to portraits not only by Oscar-winning actor, but also Saturday Night Live performersand she was described in anime.
Here are eight prominent depictions of the late Queen in popular culture.
‘Queen’, 2006
Helen Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears’ 2006 film, which was also nominated for Best Picture.
‘Minions’, 2015
The Queen played a surprisingly large role in “Minions,” with Kevin, Stuart, and Bob tasked with kidnapping the Prince to steal her crown. The drama will continue total more than 1 billion dollars at box offices worldwide.
‘The King’s Speech’, 2011
Young Elizabeth appeared in the Best Picture winner at the 2010 Academy Awards.
‘Paddington’, Short Film in 2022
In one of her last filmed appearances, the Queen shot a short with beloved Paddington Bear to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.
‘Spencer’, year 2021
The 2021 film follows Princess Diana on a Christmas break with the Royal Family as she agonizes over whether to divorce Prince Charles, who is now King of England.
Teaming up with James Bond to open the 2012 London Olympics
The Queen appeared on camera with Daniel Craig’s James Bond in a promotional video for the London Olympics. Bond accompanied the Queen to the opening ceremony on a helicopter ride through the adoring crowd in London before the pair parachuted into the Olympic Stadium.
‘The Naked Gun’, 1988
Leslie Nielsen was tasked with protecting Queen Elizabeth II during her trip to Los Angeles in the 1988 hit comedy.
‘The Crown’, 2016-present
