50 Cent and Helen Mirren Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock
50 Cent admits to having a deep attraction for Helen Mirren, regardless of her age. In an interview with Men's Health, the 48-year-old rapper boldly expresses his admiration for the iconic actress, stating, "She possesses an undeniable allure that can make anyone exclaim 'Oh s–t.' Age holds no significance to me; I couldn't care less about the opinions of others. Helen Mirren is undeniably sexy."
50, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, reminisced about encountering Mirren, 78, for the first time at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2017. The iconic English actress was accompanied by her esteemed husband, renowned director Taylor Hackford.
"Her husband was right there by her side, casually acknowledging, 'Ah yes, that's just who she is.' But he acknowledged what catches your attention. Her allure," 50 expressed during the interview. "It's her self-assurance — it encompasses everything she has been throughout the years. She will continue to exude allure indefinitely."
This is not the first instance in which 50 expressed his affection for Mirren following their encounter. In 2018, during an interview with Conan O'Brien on the comedian's TBS talk show, he shared details about their brief interaction.
"I recently encountered her in the south of France, and there was a distinct intrigue in her eyes as she looked at me," 50 reminisced. "Her confidence exudes from having faced challenges and triumphed. The way she gazes at you conveys a self-assured knowledge of her own attractiveness."
Helen Mirren and 50 Cent at the 57th Festival of Television Alberto Terenghi/IPA/Shutterstock
O'Brien, who is 60 years old, playfully inquired if 50 Cent would pursue a romantic relationship with Mirren if Hackford, aged 78, was no longer in the picture.
"I wouldn't agree to it while he's still alive... it wouldn't be appropriate," replied the rapper. "I don't want anyone expecting me to take his place if something were to happen to him."
Mirren and Hackford's first encounter in 1985 was not a pleasant one, as the director kept her waiting for a long time before her audition for the movie White Nights. However, the following year, their relationship took a positive turn and after more than ten years of dating, they got married in 1997.
50 Cent has been romantically linked to several women including Meagan Good, Joy Bryant, Ciara, Chelsea Handler, and others. Additionally, the renowned artist has two sons named Maquis and Sire Jackson from his previous relationships with Shaniqua Tompkins and Daphne Joy, respectively. Since 2019, 50 Cent has been in a relationship with model Jamira Haines, also known as Cuban Link.