"Just give her the Oscar already."
Helen Mirren is a big fan of Saoirse Ronan and believes that the young Irish actress should be named Best Actress for her role in Brooklyn at the Academy Awards.
Mirren also said that she hopes their paths cross in the near future.
"Just give her the Oscar already," Mirren said.
"Because oh my word, Saoirse was absolutely astounding in that film.
"She’s outstanding in whatever she does. I'm a big fan. It’s incredible to have that much power and vulnerability and wisdom at her age, so, so young. It’s really remarkable," she added.
The 21-year-old Ronan is not expected to take home the statuette, however, with Brie Larson's performance in Room securing her Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild awards.
