Sarah Jessica Parker received the Carol Burnett Award while Helen Mirren was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Eve ceremony in Beverly Hills, celebrating two legendary careers in television and film.
Hollywood royalty gathered in Beverly Hills for a night dedicated to legacy, gratitude, and decades of unforgettable performances as Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren were celebrated at the Golden Eve ceremony, a new event held in the days leading up to the Golden Globes.
The ceremony took place Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and aired Thursday on CBS, spotlighting honorary career awards that recognize lifetime achievement in television and film.
Matthew Broderick Honors Sarah Jessica Parker
Parker was presented with the prestigious Carol Burnett Award by her husband of nearly 30 years, Matthew Broderick, in a heartfelt and humorous tribute.
Broderick recalled questioning Parker’s decision in the 1990s when she was first offered the role of Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. His doubts, he joked, clearly didn’t age well. The role would go on to define Parker’s career, earning her six Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards and turning the HBO series into a global cultural phenomenon.
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Accepting the honor, Parker reflected on her lifelong love of acting, calling it both a privilege and a dream to have spent her life in the craft.
A Career That Changed Television
Parker spoke emotionally about the impact of Sex and the City, which ran for six seasons, inspired two feature films, and later returned with the reboot series And Just Like That…. She credited the show’s ensemble cast and New York City itself for shaping an experience that lasted more than two decades.
She also reflected on her early beginnings, including her childhood role in Annie on Broadway, and the moment she realized acting would be her life’s calling while watching a local theater production featuring her mother.
Helen Mirren Receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award
The evening also honored Helen Mirren with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to film and television. The award was presented by Harrison Ford, who praised Mirren’s commanding screen presence and fearless performances.
Mirren, an Academy Award winner for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, described the honor not as a career ending, but as a reflection of a life fully lived — one marked by passion, resilience, and ongoing creativity.
Tributes From Hollywood’s Finest
Throughout the night, Mirren was celebrated by peers and friends, including Viola Davis, who shared her first memory of seeing Mirren on screen and the lasting impact it had on her own career.
Mirren also paid tribute to the women who inspired her, naming icons such as Jane Fonda, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, and Sarah Jessica Parker herself. Her words, delivered with dramatic flair, drew sustained applause from the audience.
Her husband of nearly 30 years, director Taylor Hackford, also spoke in her honor, adding a deeply personal note to the celebration.
A Night of Emotion, Humor, and Legacy
Parker’s tribute included emotional words from longtime co-star Kristin Davis and a playful toast led by Colman Domingo, complete with cosmopolitans — the signature drink made famous by Carrie Bradshaw.
Comedy legend Carol Burnett, for whom Parker’s award is named, welcomed her into the club with warm words, while past recipient Ted Danson helped open the ceremony.
Looking Ahead to the Golden Globes
Both Parker and Mirren will also be acknowledged during the main Golden Globes broadcast, airing live on CBS. Golden Eve marked a powerful prelude — one that celebrated not just awards, but lives shaped by storytelling, risk-taking, and artistic endurance.
As the applause faded, the message of the night remained clear: these were not farewell speeches, but tributes to careers that continue to inspire generations of performers and audiences alike.