Helen Mirren Is 'A Little Bit in Love' With Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan catches a flight at LAX airport on Tuesday (February 9) in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old Brooklyn star has found a fan in actress Helen Mirren, who appeared alongside Saoirse in Vanity Fair’s 2016 Hollywood Issue.

“I’m a little bit in love with her.” Helen said on TodayFM. “I’ve been so amazed watching her come out and make speeches in front of lots and lots of people. She’s so at ease with herself…. You know, she’s made great choices. I think she’s in a position where she’ll be asked to do wonderful work and she’ll do it brilliantly.”