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Helena Bonham Carter is a magnificent actress who has proved her acting talent in several films, including theHarry Pottermovies. She has a unique talent to step into any role that she has been given and bring it to life. Bonham Carter is one of the most underrated stars in Hollywood. Over the years, she has been part of many iconic films, includingAlice in Wonderland.
However, there is an intriguing anecdote attached to this project. The actress narrated in her 2008 piece she wrote for Harper’s Bazaar, claiming that her then-partner, Tim Burton, and the director of her movie, once called her to his office for an important matter. This made her guess that he was going to propose marriage to her. However, Burton only wanted to offer her a part in his 2010 film,Alice in Wonderland.
Harry Potter Star Helena Bonham Carter Was Super Anxious when a Director Called her
Harry Potter movie famed actressHelena Bonham Carterhas been in the movie business for decades and has proved her versatility by starring in multi-genre films. The actress gained widespread attention for playing the evil witch Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter film series and earned critical acclaim for her extraordinary performance. Since then, the actress has starred in several blockbusters, fascinating and thrilling films, playing varied roles.
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Bonham Carter has worked with enough A-list celebrities in showbiz, including Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway. The trio shared the silver screen in their Tim Burton-directed 2010 American period adventure fantasy movie,Alice in Wonderland.
In the film, she played the character of Iracebeth of Crims, the Red Queen, and received immense praise from the audience. Nevertheless, she once revealed how she got the part in the flick, recalling that her then-partner, director Tim Burton called her to meet him in his office. In 2008, the London native actress penned a piece for Harper’s Bazaar, sharing her experience working in this flick.
She said she thought that her former flame was about to propose to her to marry him,
“Back in 2008, my ex Tim Burton asked me to have a meeting at his office. This was unusual, for at the time, I shared a home with him and our two young children down the other end of the road. What was so important that he couldn’t ask me over Cheerios? Seated at his desk, he announced quite formally: ‘I have something very important to ask you.’”
TheHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1movie star added,
“At this point, I thought he was going to ask me to marry him. ‘I wonder if you would consider playing the Red Queen in my film of Alice In Wonderland?’ and before I could respond, he shoved a sketch toward me. ‘Look, it’s got to be you, because I’ve drawn you without intending to.’”
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton were once the happiest couple in Hollywood. The former pair initially met on the set of the 2001 American science fiction adventure filmPlanet of the Apes,and since, they went to team on multiple projects, includingAlice in Wonderland, Big Fish,andCorpse Bride.
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Helena Bonham Carter Shares Her Experience Working With Her Former Partner
In an interview, theHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixstar Helena Bonham Carter opened up about her experience working with her former partner Tim Burton in his 2010-directed flickAlice in Wonderland. She claimed she was thrilled to be part of his film and gushed about his directing skills, saying,
“He asked me to be in Alice In Wonderland, and I was really touched that he still wants to work with me. He is such a brilliant filmmaker, and I love his work.”
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter met in 2001 and began dating. The former pair called it quits in 2014, but are co-parenting their two children: Billy Raymond and Nell.
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Alice In Wonderlandis available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Source:Harper’s Bazaar
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