Helena Bonham Carter is an acclaimed British actress known for her versatility and ability to portray sophisticated period characters and darkly eccentric characters.
She is doing things like fight club and harry potter She played Bellatrix Lestrange in the series, and her long-running collaboration with director Tim Burton resulted in iconic roles in: Sweeney Todd and Alice in Wonderland.
Her unique talent and fearless approach to unconventional roles have made her stand out in the film industry.
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- Full name: Helena Bonham Carter CBE
- Date of birth: May 26, 1966
- Age: 58 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Islington, London, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m)
- Parents: Raymond Bonham Carter (father), Elena Proper DeCallejon (mother)
- Siblings: Edward Bonham Carter, Thomas Bonham Carter
- Spouse: N/A (past relationship with Kenneth Branagh [1994-1999] and Tim Burton [2001-2014])
- Children: Billy Raymond Burton, Nell Burton
- Relationship status: Dating Rye Dag Holmboe (since 2018)
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Mixed (British, Jewish, Spanish, Austrian)
- Net worth: $60 million
early life and education
Helena Bonham Carter was born into a prominent family in Islington, London. Her father, Raymond Bonham Carter, was a commercial banker, and her mother, Elena, was a psychotherapist. Her grandfather was a Liberal Party political leader and her maternal grandfather was a Spanish diplomat. She grew up in Golders Green, London, with her two brothers, Edward and Thomas.
Bonham Carter attended South Hampstead High School and later westminster school. She left formal education early to pursue acting, providing her entry into the talent catalog spotlight Won a prize in a national essay contest.
personal life
Bonham Carter’s personal life was marked by high-profile relationships. She was in a relationship with actor Kenneth Branagh from 1994 to 1999, a relationship that sparked controversy due to Branagh’s then-marriage to Emma Thompson. In 2001, she began a relationship with director Tim Burton, with whom she has two children: Billy Raymond Burton (born 2003) and Nell Burton ( Nell Burton, born 2007). The couple separated in 2014 after 13 years together.
Since 2018, Bonham Carter has been in a relationship with writer Rye Dag Holmboe, who is 21 years her junior. She spoke candidly about the social double standards surrounding age-gap relationships.
Profession
Bonham Carter’s acting career began at the age of 16, with her first major role in Room with view (1985), making her a leading figure in British period dramas. She earned the nickname “British Rose” for her outstanding role in the film Ms. Jane (1986) and Howards End (1992).
Her career took a dramatic turn fight club (1999), in which she played the eccentric Marla Singer, demonstrating her tolerance and willingness to take on unconventional roles. Her collaboration with Tim Burton began planet of the apes (2001) and includes outstanding roles Sweeney Todd, charlie and the chocolate factoryand Alice in Wonderland.
Bonham Carter gained worldwide fame for her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in the film Bellatrix Lestrange. harry potter series. She continues to present roles such as king’s speech and Les Misérables On television she plays Princess Margaret crown.
Awards
- British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards: Best Supporting Actress (king’s speech2011)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding performance (king’s speech2011)
- Emmy Awards Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress (burton and taylor2014)
- European Business Education Association: Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to drama (2012)
- Various golden globe award Nominate
net worth
Helena Bonham Carter has a net worth estimated at $60 million, which she has accumulated through her decades-long acting career, roles in blockbuster franchises, and successful independent films. She also earns through endorsements and television appearances.
dispute
Helena Bonham Carter has also faced some controversy:
- Relationship with Kenneth Branagh: Criticized for beginning while Branagh was married to Emma Thompson.
- Support for Johnny Depp: Public defense of Depp in his legal proceedings, sparking both praise and criticism.
- Comment crown: Advocates that the series end before it catches up to the present day, sparking debate over the depiction of living characters.
- Age gap with current partner: Her relationship with Rye Dag Holmboe has faced scrutiny but she has denied the criticism.
- Playing Princess Margaret: Initially questioned due to her age, her performance silenced her critics.
social media
- Instagram: @bonham.carter
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Room with view (1985)
- Ms. Jane (1986)
- Howards End (1992)
- Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
- fight club (1999)
- planet of the apes (2001)
- big fish (2003)
- charlie and the chocolate factory (2005)
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
- harry potter Series (2007-2011)
- Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- king’s speech (2010)
- Les Misérables (2012)
- cinderella (2015)
- ocean 8 (2018)
- Enola Holmes (2020)
