Helen Mirren, 77, Glows in Swimsuit Yet Never Saw Herself as Beautiful - She Chose to Be Child-Free & Once Regretted It

• Helen Mirren is enjoying her vacation in Mexico.
• She was seen wearing a swimsuit and showing off her body.
• The 77-year-old still looks beautiful, but some fans believe it is because she never had children.

Actress Helen Mirren has had a couple of busy months filming and promoting her latest film, "Shazam Gods of the Fury!."

So the actress treated herself to a vacation in Mexico and was photographed busking in the sun in her swimsuit.

Mirren was not seen with anyone else, so it seems like the actress is enjoying some time alone away from her husband, Taylor Hackford.

Helen Mirren Glows on a Beach in Swimsuit: Users Claim It's Because She Has No Kids

Mirren was spotted rocking a black swimsuit and lying on a lounge chair by the beach. She moved the straps down her shoulders to avoid tan lines.

Since ditching her iconic short haircut and letting it grow, she kept her hair out of her face and put it in a long braid. The actress kept her reading glasses on as she was on and off her phone throughout her time at the beach.

At 77 years old, the actress still looks beautiful and gorgeous; many fans love to see how well she's kept her body in shape. However, some commenters argued that Mirren's body looked good because she did not have kids. "Yes, she's beautiful, but she never had kids," said a netizen.

Why Did the Actress Never Have Them and She Never Once Regrets It Later?

The decision to not have kids was one that Mirren made early on in her life. She knew she would be more invested in her career than motherhood.

Even marriage was off the table until she met Hackford, who she married in 1997 at 52 years old. "I have never felt the need for a child or the loss of it. I'd always put my work before everything." explained the actress.

During one of her interviews in 2013, Mirren even went on to say that motherhood was not her destiny. She kept waiting for the feeling of wanting to have children, but it never came.

For the most part, the actress never cared what people thought about her not having children; she was just annoyed at the "old boring men" that would ask her.

As soon as the questions came up, which usually went, "What? No Children? Well, you are better to get on with it, old girl." Mirren is not known for mincing her words, so she told them back off.

However, her choice not to have children does not mean she does not like being around them. In fact, the actress said she loved kids and found them funny, but she did not see herself having her own.

She had one moment of regret when she watched the film "Parenthood" and confessed that she cried for 20 minutes after watching the movie.

The emotions came from realizing that parenthood is an ongoing job and that she would never get to experience motherhood. But the feeling did not last; after a good cry, the actress got over the feeling and was happy again. "I sobbed for the loss of that and the fact that I never experienced it," she said.

What Does Helen Do to Stay in Such Shape in Her 70s?

At 77 years old, Mirren still looks ageless. The secret behind it is caring for her skin and being conscious of what goes into her body.

The "Red" star confessed that in her 20s, she did not care for skin and would often go to bed without removing her makeup; now, she would never dare.

She advised the younger generation to be careful of what they consume early on because things like smoking have lasting impacts.

Nonetheless, investing in a good skincare regimen that will keep it clean and tight is another integral aspect of her youthfulness.

A secret ingredient she likes to use for healthy hair and skin is castor oil. Mirren said she applies a bit of it on her hair, nails, and skin, which works wonders.

Although she loves leading a healthy lifestyle, it does not mean that she does not indulge in some guilty pleasures. Mirren confessed that she likes to have wine but not the whole bottle and donuts; even then, she will stick to one, not six.

When it comes to exercise, she likes to keep it as simple as possible. Mirren hates the treadmill, so an easy nay workout is ideal. She will do a bit of stretching and a little exercise every day.

Although Mirren is a beauty icon, she prefers not to be glorified for her physical appearance; the actress has a problem with the word "beauty."

She finds it exclusionary to people who do not feel beautiful and says other attributes can make a person attractive outside of their physical appearance. So her word of choice is "Swagger."

To Mirren, "swagger" is more appropriate because it signifies confidence and joyfully presenting yourself to the world. Referring to it as the" beauty industry" seems to be limited to the actress. "We are giving people Swagger," she reiterated.

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