[us] I sent the great Dame Helen Mirren a LOR, SAE & 2 photos whilst she was in the long running Theater Production
"The Audience" in London earlier this year. I recall it was May. I received both photos in less than 2 weeks.
She was kind enough to personalize a photo to myself and my dad. She typically signs one photo.
I explained my dad admired her work as well, esp. in the long running British series "Prime Suspect". Actually he recommended I watch the show. Because it's a great series. It's quite possibly my favorite autograph.

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