If you cast your mind back to Disney’s 2015 remake of Cinderella, you might recall that legendary British actress Helena Bonham Carter played the whimsical Fairy Godmother to Lily James’ kind-hearted Cinders.
Now, it’s transpired Bonham Carter is seemingly as much of a Fairy Godmother to James in real life as she was in that movie.
Speaking to Stylist magazine, Lily James, who became a household name after starring as Lady Rose in Downton Abbey, has revealed it was Helena who helped her overcome issues of anxiety.
When asked about the best piece of advice she’s ever been given, the former Downton star recounted a time when she was “really overwhelmed and anxious about something” but was soothed by Bonham Carter.
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“I felt guilty about freaking out and Helena said to me, ‘Oh no, you can have one breakdown a week. It lets people know you’re not a robot.’”
From that, Lily learned it’s important to ‘forgive yourself’ and that it’s ok to be upset.
“Everyone’s human,” she concluded.
We quite agree. Now, where can we find a Fairy Godmother like Helena Bonham Carter, please?
[H/t Stylist]
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