Helena Bonham-Carter

Helena Bonham Carter is an English actress known for her eccentric character portrayals in both blockbuster and independent films, particularly in period dramas. She gained prominence for her roles as Lucy Honeychurch in *A Room with a View* (1985) and the title character in *Lady Jane* (1986). Early in her career, she was often typecast as a "virginal English rose," a label she found restrictive. Bonham Carter is also noted for her distinctive fashion sense and dark aesthetic. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role as Kate Croy in *The Wings of the Dove* (1997), and won a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in *The King's Speech* (2010), for which she was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.