Actor Ioan Gruffudd Admits He's Smitten By Helen Mirren

May 10, 2007 - Helen Mirren, Ioan Gruffudd, David Beckham, Robbie Williams and Alice Evans

Ioan Gruffudd has a crush on Dame Helen Mirren.

The 33-year-old star confessed to his actress fiancee Alice Evans that he lusts after the Oscar winner, even though at 61 she is almost twice his age.

Alice is quoted by the Daily Express newspaper as saying: "Who is your secret celebrity crush? You know I know. We bumped into her at the Golden Globes and you went all nervous and quiet and a little bit red."

Ioan replied: "Helen Mirren - you've got me, yes, she is my secret crush. She's extremely hot and looks like she wouldn't take any nonsense. I love that quality."

Ioan recently challenged David Beckham to a soccer match.

The "Fantastic Four" actor - who is a soccer player and friend of British singer Robbie Williams - is looking forward to David joining the Los Angeles Galaxy and participating in the games Robbie hosts at his house.

Ioan said: "I play soccer with Robbie. He's built a pitch in his Los Angeles mansion. I'm no match for him - he's a brilliant player. I'm looking forward to a few games with David Beckham when he moves out here."

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