Helena Bonham Carter

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Helena Bonham Carter
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(59 y.o.)
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London
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99 lb (45 kg)
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Helena Bonham Carter – biography

Helena Bonham Carter is a British actress who also appears in Hollywood films. She's known for her eccentric roles and distinctive fashion sense. For over a decade she was the muse and partner of Tim Burton, starring in most of his films. Net worth: $60 million.
In the photo: Helena Bonham Carter
In the photo: Helena Bonham Carter

Childhood

Helena Bonham Carter was born in London on May 26, 1966. Her father Raymond is an influential capital banker, while her mother Elena is a psychotherapist. Helena has two more siblings - Edward and Thomas. Their family boasts an impressive lineage of prominent political figures and elite members. Helena could have easily followed her family's path in politics or finance, but she chose the arts instead.
Helena Bonham Carter as a child
Helena Bonham Carter as a child
At the age of 11, Helena won a contest where she read a poem of her own. The prize money came in handy – she used it to create her first professional acting portfolio.
The arts were Helena's cup of tea since a very young age
The arts were Helena's cup of tea since a very young age
The first role of the thirteen-year-old Helena was that of Juliet in a school Shakespeare radio show.

After high school graduation, the future actress went to the University of Cambridge to study drama.
Helena Bonham Carter in her youth
Helena Bonham Carter in her youth
After an unsuccessful tumor surgery left Helena's father wheelchair-bound, his children actively helped care for him. Helena lived with her parents until age 30 – even during serious relationships, she couldn't abandon her family responsibilities to move in with a boyfriend.

Acting career

After a series of small roles in secondary storylines, Helena became part of the main cast of A Room with a View (1985). Working with Judi Dench and Daniel Day-Lewis convinced her she'd made the right career choice.
A photo from A Room with a View
A photo from A Room with a View
Lady Jane (1985) proved to be equally successful in the domestic film market. Helena didn't turn down TV roles either; she starred in A Hazard of Hearts (1987) and appeared in foreign films like La Maschera (1988).
Helena Bonham Carter in A Hazard of Hearts
Helena Bonham Carter in A Hazard of Hearts
Her early appearances in films like Francesco (1989), Hamlet (1990), and Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) helped Helena establish herself as a versatile actress with her own unique style.
Hamlet was one of Helena Bonham Carter's early appearances
Hamlet was one of Helena Bonham Carter's early appearances
Her role in Howards End (1991) earned Bonham Carter her first major award nomination—a BAFTA. Though she lost to Miranda Richardson, it was still a major career milestone.

Her Golden Globe nomination for Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (1993) proved the point.
In 1993 the actress won a Golden Globe
In 1993 the actress won a Golden Globe
The Wings of the Dove (1997) and the Merlin (1998) mini-series became her biggest late-'90s successes. This period marked a career peak for Bonham Carter. Additional nominations, including an Oscar nod, confirmed her rising status. This caught David Fincher's attention—he cast her as Marla Singer in Fight Club (1999) alongside Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.
A photo from Fight Club
A photo from Fight Club
Planet of the Apes (2001) became a turning point for Helena—meeting Tim Burton would shape both her personal life and career trajectory. Burton was known for being influenced by whoever he was dating during filming. Their similar gothic sensibilities made them a perfect match both personally and professionally.

Bonham Carter starred in many of her husband's projects: Big Fish (2003), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) with Johnny Depp playing the leading role, Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Dark Shadows (2012). She consistently played charismatic women who managed to shine even among Burton's typically colorful casts.

Bonham Carter and Burton's final collaboration came with playful banter about working together again. She joked that she could sense the director getting tired of her on set, while he quipped about wanting to bring fresh faces to his films. Those words would prove more prophetic than their fans could have imagined.
Helena Bonham Carter in Dark Shadows
Helena Bonham Carter in Dark Shadows
Helena auditioned and landed a spot on the massive team bringing J.K. Rowling's books to life. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) was the first film where she appeared as Bellatrix. She went on to appear in three more installments with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in the lead roles. The actress loves the role – it lets her unleash her emotions completely.
In 2007 Helena became part of Harry Potter cast
In 2007 Helena became part of Harry Potter cast
She returned to aristocratic territory with The King's Speech (2010). After all those whimsical characters she'd played before, her calm and reserved Queen Elizabeth – wife to Colin Firth's protagonist – felt like a breath of fresh air and showcased just how versatile Helena really is.
Trailer of The King's Speech
Bonham Carter has long wanted to work with Jean-Pierre Jeunet. When the director reached out to gauge her interest in working together, Helena told him she'd play anything – even a phone book – if that's what he wanted. Thankfully, no such sacrifice was required – Bonham Carter landed the role of Dr. Clair in The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013).

2015 brought two wildly different projects for Helena - a darker take on Cinderella (2015), with Cate Blanchett and Lily James, and Suffragette (2015), where Bonham Carter was thrilled to tackle something crucial – women's rights. Though her role was expanded then scaled back, Helena's commitment to being part of such a powerful story never wavered.
Helena Bonham Carter starring in Suffragette
Helena Bonham Carter starring in Suffragette
Her return as the Red Queen in Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) didn't go as planned. Despite keeping the main cast – Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, and others – the film bombed at the box office and got savaged by critics.
Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen
Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen
The miniseries Love, Nina (2016) proved far more intriguing, though. Critics and audiences were split right down the middle on its quality. She also joined The Crown (2015), which had already captured audiences' hearts. In its new season, Helena played Princess Margaret.

Helena's next major project was Ocean's Eight (2018). Helena slips into her signature role as a delightfully eccentric character. Alongside her co-stars Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett, she brings a fresh twist to the familiar heist formula.
Helena Bonham Carter shooting Ocean's Eight
Helena Bonham Carter shooting Ocean's Eight

Helena Bonham Carter: personal life

Helena met Kenneth Branagh while filming Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). The couple dated for about five years before Bonham Carter ended the relationship. Rumors suggested Helena caused the split between Branagh and Emma Thompson, but all parties involved denied the claims.
Kenneth Branagh and Helena
Kenneth Branagh and Helena
In 2001, Helena starred in Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton. Their romance blossomed into both a personal partnership and creative collaboration. In 2003, they welcomed their first child, son Billy Raymond. In 2007, their daughter Nell was born. After 13 years together, the director and actress split but continue co-parenting their children.
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton
Despite frequent travel, constant public attention, and irregular schedules, the actress always puts her children first. She even schedules interviews near her home whenever possible to save time and be available for any emergencies.

Helena Bonham Carter now

In 2019, Helena starred in the movie "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" as Al Madra. That same year, she joined the cast of "The Crown," playing Princess Margaret.

Helena Bonham Carter: latest news and articles

  • She is a very shocking actress, a separate strong personality is clearly visible and her roles are also always special. Now I found out that she is from a poor family. I respect that I coped with such a difficult situation
    2021-05-06 15:59:34
  • It seems like an ordinary appearance, nothing special, but there is something fascinating and even mystical in Helen, which is probably why she has such roles :)
    2021-04-02 19:21:40
  • For some reason, Carter always reminds me of Johnny Depp only in the form of a woman. Somehow they look very similar, probably because of the cheekbones
    2021-03-07 22:26:54
  • In Harry Potter she played well her role, it was a lot of parodies about her
    2021-03-07 16:21:06
  • I`ve always thought well of Carter as an actress. Neither warm nor cold so to speak
    2021-01-27 21:10:34
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