How Helena Became a Freak

In the new movie Alice in Wonderland, Helena Bonham Carter plays the big-headed Red Queen—her latest over-the-top role. How the British goddess began playing freaks.

Published Mar. 2 2010 5:45PM EST

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In the new movie Alice in Wonderland, Helena Bonham Carter plays the big-headed Red Queen—her latest over-the-top role. How the British goddess began playing weirdos.

Helena Bonham Carter is talking about her inner child, nestled as she is in yet another romantic and whimsical getup, this one reminiscent of Madonna circa...

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How Helena Became a Freak

In the new movie Alice in Wonderland, Helena Bonham Carter plays the big-headed Red Queen—her latest over-the-top role. How the British goddess began playing freaks.

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Gina Piccalo