Helena Bonham Carter

Date of Birth: May 26, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Helena Bonham Carter is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. Born into a prominent British political family, she made her acting debut in a television adaptation of K. M. Peyton’s “A Pattern of Roses” in 1983. She quickly gained recognition for her role in “A Room with a View” (1985). Helena’s career spans over three decades, during which she has played a wide array of characters, from the eccentric Bellatrix Lestrange in the “Harry Potter” series to the Queen Mother in “The King’s Speech” (2010). Her collaboration with director Tim Burton, who was also her partner for 13 years, resulted in memorable performances in films such as “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” (2007) and “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). She has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for her roles in “The Wings of the Dove” (1997) and “The King’s Speech” (2010). In addition to her film career, Helena has also worked in television, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the Netflix series “The Crown.”

5 Interesting Facts about Helena Bonham Carter

1. Helena Bonham Carter comes from a distinguished family; her paternal great-grandfather was H. H. Asquith, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916.

2. She was initially rejected from King’s College, Cambridge, not for academic reasons, but due to concerns that she would leave to pursue her acting career.

3. Helena has been a muse and frequent collaborator of director Tim Burton, appearing in seven of his films.

4. She is known for her distinctive fashion sense and has been a regular on best-dressed lists, often noted for her eclectic and sometimes unconventional style.

5. Bonham Carter was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for her services to drama.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Helena Bonham Carter

1. “I think everything in life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel.”

2. “I’m a big believer in random capitalization. The rules of capitalization are so unfair to words in the middle.”

3. “Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, but in fact, life inherently has ebbs and flows.”

4. “I hate this image of me as a prim Edwardian. I want to shock everyone.”

5. “I have to be careful not to get a paunch – like Marlon Brando!”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Helena Bonham Carter’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be $60 million.

Children

Helena Bonham Carter has two children with director Tim Burton: a son named Billy Raymond Burton, born in 2003, and a daughter named Nell Burton, born in 2007.