British actress Helena Bonham Carter has made a career out of playing quirky characters on the big screen. However, her role in The King’s Speech caught her fans by surprise, one in particular—her Queen. So much so, in fact, that it is winning Helena one of Britain’s highest honors.
Bonham Carter was every inch a queen herself in the movie that took Oscar gold last year. Although Helena didn’t capture an Academy Award for her portrayal, clearly Queen Elizabeth was still impressed. Helena’s name was one of only a handful posted on a very important list for the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE for short.
Other recipients for the first half of 2012 include Australian performer Ronnie Corbett, Oasis’s Liam Gallagher, writer Clive James, successful record producer Steve Lillywhite, and creator of the popular game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Paul Smith.
David Harewood, who played in the film Blood Diamond, received the Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE. TV executive Peter Bazalgette reached knighthood for brining Big Brother to the United Kingdom.
The coveted honors list is only posted twice a year by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth of England. It’s purpose is to recognize excellence and service to Britain and its people. Clearly, Helena Bonham Carter qualifies!
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