Helena Bonham Carter is an English actress. She gained recognition for her roles as Lucy Honeychurch in ‘A Room with a View’ and the title character in ‘Lady Jane‘. She is known for playing eccentric women in both blockbuster and independent films, particularly period dramas.
Helena Bonham Carter Biography
| Full Name | Helena Bonham Carter |
| Nickname | Helena |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 26 May 1966 |
| Age | 60 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Islington, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| School | South Hampstead High School Westminster School |
| College | King’s College, Cambridge |
| Education Qualification | High school diploma |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, reading, shopping, etc. |
Helena Bonham Carter Age
Helena Bonham Carter was born on 25 May 1966 in Islington, London, England. She is 60 years old as of 2026, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Kenneth Branagh (1994-1999) Rufus Sewell (1999) Steve Martin (2000-2001) Tim Burton (2001-2014) Ray Dag Holmboe (since 2018) |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | Two: Billy Raymond and Nell Burton Note – both with Tim Burton |
Helena Bonham Carter Family
| Father’s Name | Raymond Bonham Carter |
| Mother’s Name | Elena Propper de Callejon |
| Brother’s Name | Edward, and Thomas |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1985: A Rook With a View TV – 1983 – A Pattern of Roses |
| Awards | 2010 – International Emmy Award for Best Actress 2 – Primetime Emmy Award |
Helena Bonham Carter Movies And TV Shows
Helena Bonham Carter Movies
- 1985 – A Room with a View
- 1986 – Lady Jane
- 1989 – Getting it Right
- 1990 – Hamlet
- 1992 – Howards End
- 1995– Mighty Aphrodite
- 1998 – Sweet Revenge
- 2001 – Novocaine
- 2003 – Big Fish
- 2005 – corpse Bride
- 2010 – The King’s Speech
- 2012 – Dark Shadows
- 2013 – The Lone Ranger
- 2015 – Suffragette
- 2017 – 55 Steps
- 2018 – Ocean’s 8
- 2022 – Enola Holmes 2
- 2023 – Merchant Ivory
- 2026 – Enola Holmes 3
Helena Bonham Carter Television
- 1983 – A Pattern of Roses
- 1988 – Theatre Night
- 1991 – Jackanory
- 1993 – Dancing Queen
- 1996 – The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
- 1998 – Merlin
- 2002 – Live from Baghdad
- 2003 – Henry VIII
- 2009 – Enid
- 2011 – Life’s Too Short
- 2014 – Turks & Caicos
- 2016 – Love, Nina
- 2019-20 – The Crown
- 2021 – The Cleaner
- 2022 – Ten Percent
- 2023 – Nolly
- 2026 – Agatha Christie’s seven Dials
Helena Bonham Carter Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 157 In meters – 1.57 In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 55 kg In pounds – 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Body Measurements | 35-26-34 |
Helena Bonham Carter Net Worth
Actress Helena Bonham Carter has an estimated net worth of $62 million, as of early 2026.
| Net Worth (approx) | $62 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $5 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not a fixed salary |
| Income Source | Acting, voice-over work, endorsement, and investment |
Some Interesting Facts About Helena Bonham Carter
- Helena Bonham Carter was born and raised in Islington, London, to Raymond Bonham and Elena Carter.
- Her father was a merchant banker and worked as the alternative British director during the 1960s.
- Her paternal grandmother was the politician and feminist Violet Bonham Carter.
- She was educated at South Hampstead High School and completed her A-levels at Westminster School.
- She studied her father’s movements and mannerisms for her role in The Theory of Fight.
- Helena is a first cousin of the Economist Adam Ridley and of politician Jane Bonham Carter.
- She is the great-niece of Asquith’s son, Anthony Asquith, a legendary English director.
- When she was five, he mother had faced a serious nervous breakdown, from which it took her three years to recuperate.
- In 2009, TIME magazine listed Helena among the “Top 10 British Actresses of All-Time”.
- Helena Bonham Carter is famous for her unconventional and eccentric sense of fashion.
- Since 2018, Helena Bonham Carter has been in a relationship with author Rye Dag Holmboe.
- Helena became a patron of Action Duchenne charity in October 2008.
- At age 13, she was runner-up in a national writing contest and used her winnings to have her photo in the “Spotlight” casting directory.
- In 2001, she began a relationship with director Tim Burton, and had two children before their break-up in 2014.
- She has spoken candidly about the societal double standards surrounding age-gap relationships.
FAQ:
How old is Helena Bonham Carter?
Helena Bonham Carter is 60 years old, as of 2026.
Who is Helena Bonham Carter’s partner?
Writer Rye Dag Holmboe, since 2018.
What is Helena Bonham Carter’s net worth?
$62 million, as of early 2026.