Add "knighthood" to Idris Elba's list of accolades from a decorated career in entertainment.
The Golden Globe winner, 53, is becoming Sir Idris in recognition of his charity work with young people, BBC reports, having launched an anti-knife crime campaign and founded the Elba Hope Foundation alongside his wife Sabrina, providing grants to organizations across the U.K., U.S. and Africa.
"I receive this honour on behalf of the many young people whose talent, ambition and resilience has driven the work of the Elba Hope Foundation," Elba said in statement, per the BBC.
Ironically, the celebrated performer and DJ has played both the U.S. president and British prime minister — in the films House of Dynamite and Heads of State, respectively,
Other big names are recognized as part of King Charles' New Year Honors List for 2026, such as Cynthia Erivo. The Wicked: For Good star says it was "an honour I could never have thought would happen," the BBC noted on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Then there's Ellie Goulding, who is also appointed a Member of the British Empire for her work as an environmental ambassador. Plus, actor Warwick Davis becomes an Office of a the British Empire.
"This is the best thing that's ever happened to me — and I've been in Star Wars," Davis, 55, said of his OBE, per the BBC.
Elba made headlines earlier this month when he revealed in a shocking confession that he is preparing to retire from acting.
“I’m hoping that my fan base as an actor isn’t mad at me,” Elba said during a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival, according to the U.S. Sun. “But, eventually, I want to transfer to be a director fully.”
Elba continued, “I’ve been acting for a long time. I love it still, but I think directing allows me to flex slightly different muscles and just be a part of the set in a different way. I really enjoy it.”
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