You learn to rely on a few basic movements and use your voice to the greatest extent possible to convey your emotions. So there was a technical challenge there and a responsibility to create a character from behind the mask. Helena Bonham Carter basicchallengecharacter share on social
I'm always attracted to lower budget, not because it's lower budget, but because they tend to be better scripts. Helena Bonham Carter attractbudgetlow Change image and share on social
Because I sleep with him he asked me to audition, you know? Helena Bonham Carter askauditionsleep Change image and share on social
I think smells, like sounds, can be so much immediately affecting. Helena Bonham Carter affectimmediatelysmell Change image and share on social
My mom being a psychotherapist, I've been brought up with that whole psychoanalytical terrain. Helena Bonham Carter bringhavemom Change image and share on social
I'm the kind of actor who has ventured into escaping from me. Helena Bonham Carter actorescapekind Change image and share on social
Mothers are the heart of any household. I try to spend as much time with my children as I possibly can while also fulfilling my professional duties. It is tricky, but I think I manage it. Helena Bonham Carter childdutyfulfill Change image and share on social
Journalists are always calling my features Edwardian or Victorian, whatever that means. I am small, and people were smaller in those times. I'm pale and sickly-looking. I look fragile-like a doll. But sometimes I just wish I had less of a particular look, one that was more versatile. Helena Bonham Carter calldolledwardian share on social
That's the thing with animated films - I often feel that puppets get the better parts compared to us normal actresses. Helena Bonham Carter actressanimatecompare Change image and share on social
People say, 'You're still breast-feeding, that's so generous.' Generous, no! It gives me boobs and it takes my thighs away! It's sort of like natural liposuction. I'd carry on breast-feeding for the rest of my life if I could. Helena Bonham Carter boobbreastcarry share on social