An Ode To Helena Bonham Carter's Eccentric Red Carpet Style
Since the beginning of her career in A Room With a View, Helena Bonham Carter has always brought a layer of eccentricity to everything she does. Whether a dramatic period piece, an offbeat collaboration with former partner Tim Burton, or family fare like the Harry Potter films or Cinderella, you know you’re in for a dash of whimsy with Carter. When it comes to the performer’s fashion sense, you can similarly always count on the actress to serve up a trademark witchy goth moment, whether she’s photographed on a red carpet for a film premiere or just out and about in London. In honor of Bonham Carter’s 55th birthday, take a look at her most daring red carpet style moments, here.
2020: SAG Awards
Bonham Carter gave an over-the-top sequined moment when she turned up to the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in a sparkling blue gown and silver sunnies.
2019: The Crown Premiere
The Crown star arrived at the season three premiere wearing a feathered black and white gown.
2018: Ocean’s 8 Premiere
At the Ocean’s 8 London premiere in 2018, Bonham Carter turned up in a silver Vivienne Westwood Couture gown.
2017: TIFF
Florals may not always be groundbreaking, but on Bonham Carter at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, her full floral look—from matching headband to handbag—was certainly adventurous.
2015: Cinderella Premiere
This green and black floral number worn by Bonham Carter at the 2015 premiere of Cinderella was nothing short of a fairytale.
2011: Critics’ Choice Awards
Bonham Carter wore a simple black gown with a bodice, paired with a handbag shaped like red lips and glasses to the 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards.
2010: Harry Potter Premiere
Bonham Carter gave Bellatrix Lestrange a run for her money with this witchy glam look at the London Premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in 2010.
2010: The King’s Speech Premiere
A chic glasses and plaid moment from Bonham Carter was served at the 2010 premiere of The King’s Speech.
2005: Venice Film Festival
The 2005 Venice Film Festival saw Bonham Carter in an all white ensemble paired with pearls.
2003: Big Fish Premiere
Bonham Carter wore a black dress with white fur stole to the 2003 premiere of Big Fish.
2001: Planet of the Apes premiere
Bonham Carter went for a see-through moment at the 2001 premiere of The Planet of the Apes in New York City.
1998: The Academy Awards
Bonham Carter wore an icy purple-pink gown with tulle accents to the 1998 Oscars.
1998: Oscar Nominees’ Luncheon
This very ‘90s look worn by Bonham Carter included a semi-sheer green cardigan and pink midi skirt.
1997: The Wings Of The Dove Premiere
In a blush pink custom Vivienne Westwood gown, Bonham Carter TK at the 1997 premiere of The Wings of the Dove at the Odeon.
1994: Mary Shelly's Frankenstein Premiere
Bonham Carter went for a sophisticated goth look at the 1994 premiere of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
1989: Getting It Right Premiere
A young Bonham Carter wore a velvet ensemble to the Getting It Right premiere in 1989.
1987: The Academy Awards
Bonham Carter attended the 1987 Oscars (though not pictured, with Matthew Broderick by her side).
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