<p>The 64-year-old actress has slammed film-makers for frequently portraying baddies on the big screen with a UK accent, insisting not all Brits are “stuck-up, malevolent” characters.<br /> And Mirren, who has played a British monarch in three films, including Oscar-winning movie The Queen, also wants Americans to realise that British people aren’t “just the Royal Family”.<br /><br />“It’s unfortunate that the villain in every movie is always British. It’s just nice to say we’re not snooty, stuck-up, malevolent, malignant creatures as we’re so often portrayed. We’re actually kind of cool and hip,” Mirren said. “It’s very important to let Americans know that we’re not just the Royal Family. I love the idiosyncrasy of the British, their eccentric nature and their boldness in fashion. They have a very good eye for what’s cool and hip and nuts,” she added.</p>
<p>The 64-year-old actress has slammed film-makers for frequently portraying baddies on the big screen with a UK accent, insisting not all Brits are “stuck-up, malevolent” characters.<br /> And Mirren, who has played a British monarch in three films, including Oscar-winning movie The Queen, also wants Americans to realise that British people aren’t “just the Royal Family”.<br /><br />“It’s unfortunate that the villain in every movie is always British. It’s just nice to say we’re not snooty, stuck-up, malevolent, malignant creatures as we’re so often portrayed. We’re actually kind of cool and hip,” Mirren said. “It’s very important to let Americans know that we’re not just the Royal Family. I love the idiosyncrasy of the British, their eccentric nature and their boldness in fashion. They have a very good eye for what’s cool and hip and nuts,” she added.</p>
