ON A PERSONAL NOTE
ALL HAIL the fabulous, the original, the marvelous, mythical, magical, Helena Bohham-Carter. A top-rated BAD ASS WOMAN, ACTRESS & HUMANITARIAN. Below are some fun facts about this amazing creature.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT HBC
Helena Bonham-Carter is British actress, one of the UK’s most successful actresses.If you’re a fan of her, check out these 26 fun facts about her life, family & career!
Helena Bonham-Carter is 53 years old.
She was born on 26th May 1966 in London, England.
She is 5’3″ tall.
Her father is Raymond Bonham-Carter, a merchant banker. Raymond was left paralyzed after brain surgery that went wrong.
Her mother is Elena Bonham-Carter, a psychotherapist. Elena is paid to read her daughters scripts and analyze the characters involved.
She has two brothers; Edward and Thomas.
She is the first cousin to the Baroness Jane Bonham-Carter, and a distant cousin to actor, Crispin Bonham-Carter.She is a distant cousin to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
She was married (or is married…not sure) to director, Tim Burton. Together they have two children; Billy Ray and Nell.
Her first screen role was as Netty Bellinger in A Pattern of Roses (1983).
Her first stage role was in The Tempest at the Oxford Playhouse.
She auditioned for the role of Sarah in the cult film, Labyrinth. The part went to Jennifer Connelly.
She received an Empire Award for her portrayal of Marla Singer in Fight Club.
She received the BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in The King’s Speech.
Whilst filming Terminator Salvation, four of her relatives died in a safari crash. She left the film shortly after.
She has voice acted on numerous occasions including; Corpse Bride, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, The Gruffalo, and The Gruffalo’s Child.
She speaks fluent French.
She lived with actor Kenneth Branagh from 1994 to 1999.
She was a member of the Cannes Film Festival Jury in 2006.
She is close friends with politician Nick Clegg, from their school days together.
She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).
She is a patron of the charity Action Duchenne, supporting parents and sufferers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
HELENA BONHAM-CARTER QUOTE
I don't think kids have a problem with death. It's us older ones who are nearer to it, that start being frightened.
MY WISH FOR YOU TODAY
Sally (CORPSE BRIDE) says, I've spent so long in the darkness, I'd almost forgotten how beautiful the moonlight is.
Today, I wish you the beauty, grace, and fortitude of Sally. I wish you a moment in the moonlight. I wish you peace.
