THIS is the shocking moment Dame Helen Mirren was branded an “evil Zionist b****” after being accosted in the street.
Footage of the incident, which was first published by an anonymous account named Anti-Fascist Action UK, shows the 80-year-old actress being approached as she walked through London alongside her husband, Taylor Hackford.
Dame Helen Mirren was approached as she walked along the street in London with her husband, Taylor Hackford Credit: Instagram/ @antifascistactionuk
She was then called an ‘evil Zionist b****’ by the stranger Credit: Instagram/ @antifascistactionuk
At the beginning of the encounter, the Oscar-winning actress star appeared calm, smiling at the man and asking if he was okay.
But the situation rapidly escalated as the pro-Palestine stranger suddenly launched into a hostile tirade and hurled abuse at her.
He shouted: “And there is the avowed Zionist. You said Israel should last forever because of the .
“You are an evil Zionist b****.
“And you [Mr Hackford] as well, f*** you as well.”
As the rant continued, Mr Hackford was seen repeatedly telling the man to “f*** off” and leave them alone.
Dame Helen has a long-standing connection to Israel, having first visited Israel in 1967 shortly after the Six-Day War.
During her visit, she volunteered on Kibbutz HaOn near the Sea of Galilee and hitchhiked around the region.
Dame Helen has previously spoken out strongly against cultural boycotts of Israel, arguing that abandoning the nation’s artists would be counterproductive.
Despite her support for Israel’s right to exist, Dame Helen has also indicated she does not support every action of the Israeli government.
She has also previously voiced concern over the country’s political direction.
Dame Helen’s representatives have been approached for comment.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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