She plays a psychiatric patient hellbent on defending her legal rights in the upcoming drama 55 Steps.
But Helena Bonham Carter looked world away from her onscreen role on Friday, as she attended the premiere for the film at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival.
The acclaimed actress, 51, showcased her trademark quirky style in a romantic rose-print dress as she stormed the red carpet.
Taking centre-stage: Helena Bonham Carter looked world away from her onscreen role on Friday, as she attended the premiere for her film 55 Steps at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival
The Harry Potter star accessorised her statement dress with a ultra-luxe studded mini tote, which featured the tongue-in-cheek motif ‘all I need is love and WIFI.’
The mother-of-two added height with a vertiginous pair of black platform pumps and complemented the floral accents of her dress with a rose hairpin.
Sweeping her dark hair into a tousled topknot, the acting legend shielded her eyes behind a pair of red shades.
She injected a dose of glamour with some chandelier diamond earrings, which she complemented with a scarlet slick of lipstick.
Flower power: The acclaimed actress, 51, showcased her trademark quirky style in a romantic rose-print dress as she stormed the red carpet
Ready for her close-up: Sweeping her dark hair into a tousled topknot, the acting legend shielded her eyes behind a pair of red shades
Helena plays a psychiatric patient in 55 Steps – which is set in the 1980s – who is intent on improving treatment for mental patients in hospitals.
She stars alongside acting heavyweights Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Tambor in the Bille August-directed film.
The actress looked utterly relaxed at the 55 Steps premiere, following her time with her children in the picturesque Polzeath, Cornwall.
Arm candy: The Harry Potter star accessorised her statement dress with a ultra-luxe studded mini tote, which featured the tongue-in-cheek motif ‘all I need is love and WIFI’
Killer footwear: The mother-of-two added height with a vertiginous pair of black platform pumps and complemented the floral accents of her dress with a rose hairpin
The lauded actress was involved in a 13-year relationship with film director Tim Burton before they separated in 2014.
The former couple – who share two children Billy, 13, and Nell – first met in 2001, when Burton cast her in a remake of ’60s classic Planet of the Apes.
They went on to make six further films together, including Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, Alice In Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
The pair famously didn’t marry during their relationship and unconventionally lived in two adjoining houses in London with their two children.
Chic: She injected a dose of glamour with some chandelier diamond earrings, which she complemented with a scarlet slick of lipstick
Helena previously admitted that she believes that herself and Tim still share something ‘very precious’ between them.
She insisted that she and Tim have maintained a strong friendship and have been able to avoid many of the usual problems associated with break-ups.
Speaking to Red magazine, she said: ‘I could write a thesis on what’s happened and it is all-absorbing when a relationship breaks down.
‘But I think we’re coming through it. I think we’ll have something very precious still.’
Former flames: The lauded actress was involved in a 13-year relationship with film director Tim Burton before they separated in 2014
Past loves: The former couple – who share two children Billy, 13, and Nell – first met in 2001, when Burton cast her in a remake of ’60s classic Planet of the Apes