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No matter how many modern parts I do, people still refer to me as Mrs. Costume Drama.

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Helena Bonham Carter
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: May 26
Actress
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Voice Actor
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People
Costumes
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Drama
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