Dame Helen Mirren, 69, STUMBLES up the stairs at Berlin movie premiere... as she steps out wearing tight green lace dress 

By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline

Published: 14:06 EST, 9 February 2015 | Updated: 17:10 EST, 9 February 2015

Dame Helen Mirren suffered a spot of embarrassment when she tripped up the stairs on the red carpet on Monday evening.

The 69-year-old attended the premiere of new movie, Woman In Gold, presented at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale in Berlin, when the accident occured.

Luckily a kind-hearted man was on standby and helped the legendary actress up to her feet as she made her way into the venue - but at least she appeared to see the funny side.

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There she goes! Dame Helen Mirren, 69, lost her balance and fell up the steps as she attended the Woman In Gold movie premiere in Berlin on Monday evening 

Looking bold and beautiful, the actress had initally turned heads as she looked sartorially stunning in a green lace gown which had a fishtail silhouette.

She drew attention to her decolletage with a diamond necklace worn with complementary drop earrings as she cosied up to her handsome co-star, Ryan Reynolds, 38. 

Contrasting her make-up palette to her outfit, The Queen actress added a slick of scarlet lipstick, making sure her features popped.   

Help! She put her hands out to stop herself as she took a tumble in full view of the photographers 

Help! She put her hands out to stop herself as she took a tumble in full view of the photographers 

Thank goodness: Luckily a handsome chap was on hand to help Helen up - but at least she saw the funny side

Thank goodness: Luckily a handsome chap was on hand to help Helen up - but at least she saw the funny side

Woman In Gold tells the story of Maria Altmann, [Mirren] an octogenarian Jewish refugee, who takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.

Slated for release on April 3, she stars alongside Reynolds, as Randol Schoenberg, as well as Charles Dance, Max Irons and Katie Holmes. 

Earlier on in the day, Helen and Ryan attended a photocall for the movie, wearing the same outfits.

All stars: (L-R) German actors Tom Schilling and Antje Traue, British director Simon Curtis (hidden), Helen, Ryan and German actors Daniel Bruehl and Justus von Dohnanyi

All stars: (L-R) German actors Tom Schilling and Antje Traue, British director Simon Curtis (hidden), Helen, Ryan and German actors Daniel Bruehl and Justus von Dohnanyi

What a gent: She stuck by Ryan's side as the evening went on - and who could blame her? 

What a gent: She stuck by Ryan's side as the evening went on - and who could blame her? 

Metallic marvel: Helen later wrapped up in a silver shawl as she headed outside for the movie premiere 

Metallic marvel: Helen later wrapped up in a silver shawl as she headed outside for the movie premiere 

Ryan acted like quite the gent when he helped Helen to rearrange her outfit, with the pair proving they have become firm friends.

The bearded actor looked quite the heart throb in his smart blue suit complete with tie.  

Helen is currently taking part in the new Perfect Age campaign for L’Oreal Paris, which first aired on television on February 6.  

Green goddess: Dame Helen Mirren cosies up to her co-star Ryan Reynolds as they attend the photocall for Woman In Gold at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale in Berlin on Monday 

Green goddess: Dame Helen Mirren cosies up to her co-star Ryan Reynolds as they attend the photocall for Woman In Gold at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale in Berlin on Monday 

Check her out: Helen caught the eye as she made her grand entrance wearing her knock-out number 
New role: Woman In Gold tells the story of Maria Altmann, [Mirren] an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family

Check her out: Helen caught the eye as she made her grand entrance wearing her knock-out number 

Stunning: The 69-year-old showed off her hand tattoo, which she had done years ago, as she displayed her incredible curves in her form-fitting gown 

Stunning: The 69-year-old showed off her hand tattoo, which she had done years ago, as she displayed her incredible curves in her form-fitting gown 

Time to shine: Slated for release on April 3, she stars alongside Reynolds, as Randol Schoenberg, as well as Charles Dance, Max Irons and Katie Holmes
Time to shine: Slated for release on April 3, she stars alongside Reynolds, as Randol Schoenberg, as well as Charles Dance, Max Irons and Katie Holmes

Time to shine: Slated for release on April 3, she stars alongside Reynolds, as Randol Schoenberg, as well as Charles Dance, Max Irons and Katie Holmes

Her natural made-up features and lightly coloured locks will be the focus of the brand’s Perfect Skincare and Excellence Hair Colour range. 

She says: 'I used to worry a lot more about my looks than I do now. I think the great advantage of getting older is that you let go of certain things. 

'Having said that, I think all women worry to some degree — and I don’t think men are exempt.'

Lucky lady: Helen got a big cuddle from her dashing co-star as they lapped up their moment in the limelight 

Lucky lady: Helen got a big cuddle from her dashing co-star as they lapped up their moment in the limelight 

Wait a minute: At one point, he even helped her to rearrange her gown as she posed for photographs 

Wait a minute: At one point, he even helped her to rearrange her gown as she posed for photographs 

Firm friends: She playfully covered up director Simon Curtis's glasses as she joked around 

Firm friends: She playfully covered up director Simon Curtis's glasses as she joked around 

Wow! It seems even actor Max Irons was taking aback by the day's events 

Wow! It seems even actor Max Irons was taking aback by the day's events 

Boy talk: (L-R) Director Simon Curtis, Max Irons, Helen, Ryan and actor Daniel Bruehl pose for photographers

Boy talk: (L-R) Director Simon Curtis, Max Irons, Helen, Ryan and actor Daniel Bruehl pose for photographers

 

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