Helena Bonham Carter, born on May 26, 1966, in Islington, London, is a renowned English actress known for her distinctive style and versatile roles in both blockbusters and independent films. She grew up in a prominent family, with her father, Raymond Bonham Carter, being a merchant banker and her mother, Elena, a psychotherapist.

Her early life was marked by her father's health struggles, which influenced her compassionate nature. Her acting career began in the early 1980s, and she quickly gained recognition for her role as Lucy Honeychurch in "A Room with a View" (1985). This was followed by her portrayal of the title character in "Lady Jane" (1986).

Her early roles often typecast her as a virginal "English rose," a label she found limiting. However, she broke away from this stereotype with diverse roles in films like "Fight Club" (1999) and "The Wings of the Dove" (1997), the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Her collaboration with director Tim Burton, her partner from 2001 to 2014, resulted in several notable films, including "Big Fish" (2003), "Corpse Bride" (2005), and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007), where she played Mrs. Lovett. Bonham Carter's portrayal of Bellatrix Lestrange in the "Harry Potter" series (2007–2011) further cemented her status as a versatile actress capable of playing dark, eccentric characters.

In her personal life, Helena Bonham Carter has been in relationships with Kenneth Branagh and Tim Burton, with whom she has two children. Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with Rye Dag Holmboe. Known for her unique fashion sense, often characterized by a gothic and whimsical style, she has become a fashion icon in her own right.

Her career is decorated with numerous awards and nominations. She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in "The King's Speech" (2010) and received another Academy Award nomination for the same role.

Her television work includes a critically acclaimed performance as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series "The Crown" (2019–2020), earning her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.