Helena Bonham Carter, CBE (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. She made her acting debut in a television adaptation of K. M. Peyton's A Pattern of Roses before winning her first film role as the titular character in Lady Jane. She is known for her roles in films such as A Room with a View, Fight Club, and playing the villainess Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter series, as well as for frequently collaborating with director and domestic partner Tim Burton in films such as Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland, and Dark Shadows. She is set to play Madame Thenardier in the 2012 film production of Les Misérables. A two-time Academy Award nominee for her performances in The Wings of the Dove and The King's Speech, Bonham Carter's acting has been further recognised with six Golden Globe nominations, an International Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to drama, and received the award from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 22 February
Helena Bonham Carter has never looked better.Here's the 20-year-old "Harry Potter" star back in 1987 (left) -- and 26 years later, the eclectic 46-year-old in London this week (right).She's… READ MORE >
Here's Vogue magazine Creative Director and "The September Issue" star Grace Coddington in NYC last month (left) -- and Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen in "Alice in Wonderland" (right).One… READ MORE >
Despite appearing like she fell down a rabbit hole, Helena Bonham Carter glammed it up as best as she could at the premiere of "Alice in Wonderland" in London on Thursday.Looking like this takes… READ MORE >
Helena Bonham Carter and her mother prove the multi-layered, overly accessorized apple doesn't fall far from the kooky eccentric tree.Wearing everything in their closet and the kitchen sink, the… READ MORE >
They say there's someone for everyone.Unmarried lovers Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter trick-or-treated a few weeks late in Malibu over the weekend.Not even successful Hollywood directors are… READ MORE >
Dressed in character, Helena Bonham Carter picked up her adroable kids from Hogwarts on Tuesday.Voldemort was no where in sight. See Also It's Time for an Intervention READ MORE >
Everyone is entitled to a bad hair day and outfit every once in a while, but Helena Bonham Carter has completely used up all of her get out of styling cards!After being spotted dressed like this,… READ MORE >
Certifiable mother of two Helena Bonham Carter took her baby girl out for a leisurely Sunday troll.Both mother and daughter wore their pjs. See Also Helena Bonham Carter Looks Like Sheet Spare… READ MORE >
Even in her down time, unwed A-list bag lady Helena Bonham Carter dresses like she's in one of her boyfriend Tim Burton's films. Corpse Bride!With her static cling pullover, belted duvet cover and… READ MORE >
"Sweeney Todd" star Helena Bonham Carter tried to glam it up for the film's London premiere on Thursday in this weirdly shaped red gown. An A for effort! But guess what she looked like just a few… READ MORE >
