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Hayley Mills Shines at 80 for Classic Film Premiere
5 Sep
Summary
- Actress Hayley Mills attended a special screening of 'Whistle Down the Wind' in London.
- The event celebrated a new 35mm print of the 1961 film and included a Q&A.
- Mills, famed for 'The Parent Trap,' has had a career spanning over six decades.
Actress Hayley Mills, celebrated for her early roles in "The Parent Trap" and "Pollyanna," recently attended a special screening in London. The event on Friday, September 4, 2026, featured a brand-new 35mm print of her 1961 film, "Whistle Down the Wind," presented by the BFI National Archive.
Now 80, Mills appeared radiant and in high spirits at BFI Southbank. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Mills and her former co-stars Diane Poole and Alan Barnes. This event was part of a season honoring director Bryan Forbes' centenary.
Mills, daughter of Sir John Mills, began her career with an acclaimed screen debut in 1959's "Tiger Bay." Her international stardom was cemented by Walt Disney's "Pollyanna" in 1960, earning her an Academy Juvenile Award.
Her role as twins in Disney's 1961 "The Parent Trap" remains one of her most iconic performances. Mills continued a successful career with films like "Summer Magic" and "That Darn Cat!" and was honored as a Disney Legend in 1998. She also starred in "Good Morning, Miss Bliss," the precursor to "Saved by the Bell," and the British drama "Wild at Heart."
