The Women of Harry Potter (Bellatrix/Helena Bonham Carter)

[@louisemacallister6561]

No one could have portrayed Bellatrix other than Helena Bonham Carter. She's perfect for the role. She's unconventionally beautiful, she's intense and she's played several crazy roles in the past (Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd, the Red Queen etc). She's definitely my favourite villain of the whole series probably because she scares me more than Voldemort.

[@krishnayashas8360]

yep

[@aceofknaves6296]

Did you know that Helen McCrory was supposed to play Bella originally? But she got pregnant and that's when they got Helena to play the part.

[@vincaalkaloids6732]

Louise MacAllister I just wish she had more scenes in the movie

[@meryljoysarmiento9408]

Helena Bonham Carter is amazing

[@linseyem92]

Louise MacAllister believe it or not before Helena was cast as bellatrix it was long rumoured that Elizabeth Hurley was going to play her in the film. A few months later it was confirmed that Helen mccrory was going to play bellatrix but because she fell pregnant, she had to drop out and was later cast as narcissa Malfoy.

[@hannahmitcheson3426]

No one could of played bellatrix aswell as Helena she's beautiful inspiring passionate and has her own ways she is different that's why she's my favourite actor really want to meet her

[@Dezcosplays]

Hannah M Oh, same girl!

[@allisonsmith4110]

bellatrix is literally one of my favorites in the series. she such an interesting character and i love her

[@oliversoares4010]

Helena B. Carter is The best actress ever ❤❤❤❤😍

[@meryljoysarmiento9408]

trueeee

[@anneneville6255]

Helena portrait of bellatrix was incredible.

[@gracelowndes.official]

I don't like that Bellatrix died in the Deathly Hallows but, with the things that she's done, I understand why people would want her dead. Helena was a perfect choice for the role and her portrayal is part of the reason why I love Bellatrix so much.

[@wolfiecookie_fluffym1816]

I dont

[@coffe_3110]

I think I could understand all Joan is saying better, if I’ve never watched movies and never seen Helena Bonhamn Carter in the role of Bella, ‘cause when I saw her for the first time couple of years ago I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It’s not only her look, but just the way she acts… Even though my favourite character is Sirius, I still love Bellatrix go freakin’ much

[@mickyblessy]

*Helena totally nailed the role of Bella✨ I fell in love with her coz of the quirky twist she brought in. Undoubtedly the hottest girl 🔥 apart from the child-like madness✨ She's a delight onscreen*

[@naomiotten1605]

HELENA IS GREATTTT !!!! I think she is the only one who can play this roll soooo funny and powerfull....she is absolutely wonderfulllll ❤️ as always.

[@meryljoysarmiento9408]

Queen 💓

[@Relugus]

Bellatrix is evil but also fascinating and intriguing. Her wild energy also makes her somewhat unpredictable meaning she creates dramatic tension in the story. Antagonists, anti-heroes, and anti-villains put the reader/viewer on the roller-coaster that's why they are often popular.

[@evitaevitakii8851]

I know most people hate Bella but I really love her. And Helena did such a great job.

[@Dusyasha]

Same

[@callmewitcher5069]

when the first movie came out in 2001, i had already read the first four books, order came out in 2003, and i had finished all the books by 2007 - long story short, when i envisioned Bellatrix, i had a near identical image of Helena's portrayal, so rarely is the image in the book, and the minds eye - become congruent with the real life movie depiction, marvelous!

[@airaisane]

Aww, Emma. I do that too. I think it's really important to have something to remind you of the great things you've been told. And Helena's such an awesome actress. Just being around her would be an honor, even if I just happen to pass by for a second.

[@bellablack6937]

Nooooo! How can Jo say that! I mean, I love Bellatrix and her obsession for Voldemort! She's...amazing. I think there will never be someone such as her and Helena plays her just perfectly...

[@bellatrixlestrange6759]

I know Im amazing.... BUT HOW DARE YOU SPEAK HIS NAME!

[@bellablack6937]

Bellatrix Lestrange I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my bad. It won't happen again, as I am usually wery respectfull towards our Lord.

[@Елена-ъ4н9в]

I agree.. *Bellatrix* *is* *amazing* 🖤

[@richardreinertson1335]

Helena is one of the greatest human beings who ever lived. Also one of the most beautiful. And brilliant. And talented. And quirkily cute. Also I LOVE her take on fashion. I feel lucky to have lived in the era of HBC. Long may you continue to reign, Queen Helena. I will love you forever.

[@Mari741s]

It's kind of weird to see Helena and Emma all good friends, when you know that Helena ('s character - Bellatrix) tortured Emma ('s character - Hermione)

[@DaughterofPersephone0630]

I know it’s 3 years later but I just can’t see anything weird here. Emma was the one who had a big crush on Tom, right?

[@Mari741s]

@@DaughterofPersephone0630 What does Tom have anything to do with what I wrote in my comment? :)

[@scouser2010ify]

Bellatrix was crazy as hell and no one could of played this role like Helena

[@chaoticXmisfit]

I wanna have dinner with Helena =(

[@maybememorgan3417]

XD

[@adrianada6588]

I wanna have a dinner with Emma...

[@shinhatiwolf_]

Same

[@DaughterofPersephone0630]

@@adrianada6588 me too

[@LadyPisces96]

I agree with that comment below that Hermione should have been the one to kill Bellatrix, but I do understand why J.K. chose Molly. Also, I adore it that they got Helen McCrory to say a few words about Bellatrix because she was the original choice to play her (but couldn't, as we know). Anyway, I absolutely love Helena's performance and honestly I think they did no wrong in giving the part to her.

[@naomiotten1605]

There is no one else who could play her the way Helena did, she was Magical !!

[@christinemg8855]

0:45 “Bellatrix is not a great advertisement for prison.” ROFL 😂

[@jesica.e.f9106]

Helena made an amazing work as Bellatrix!

[@jessicacristina9052]

I love helena so much 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lezperv3]

awww that was sooo sweet between Helena and Emma X3

[@Kaysxedits]

yes

[@aimeepotter459]

Bellatrix is my fave charter in hp

[@BenitoMaffei1]

I loved bellatrix, she was my favourite character, it was how Jo wrote her mentality and Helena portrayed her amazingly in the film! I was really disappointed with how they killed her off, it was so much better in the book!

[@JessicaMarieMusic100]

helena is my idol. my favorite actress and harry potter character

[@sophielou1711]

Awwh,''Helena invited me for tea.'' Im sooo jealous

[@kristen6904]

idk why but this just made me tear up, and feel really emotional

[@lilsobrien8703]

It was so funny when I went to see this at the cinema with my friends when Molly went 'not my daughter you BITCH!' and killed her they cheered, i was nearly in tears haha but i really was :'( fell in love with bellatrix!!! I think I might have a hidden dark side xD

[@riyankachakraborty7377]

Bellatrix was a hell of a character equally fearsome as Voldemort

[@MrsFlamenco]

I want a dinner with Helena Bonham Carter , THE QUEEEN! ♥

[@kamillaiqbal6156]

I liked some of her personality traits....my fav character probably since age 12 even though she was cruel

[@charlinepinck]

Bellatrix is forever my favorite. 🖤

[@JJuliaSmile]

Bellatrix would have never lost against Molly in my opinion🤔😊

[@SkiddyGaming]

According to Rowling she only lost due to (and I quote) "the power of Maternal love"... in other words the same OP power that allowed an infant Harry Potter to knock Voldemort out of commission. Bellatrix is radically more powerful than Molly in a standard and proper duel (and more powerful than just about everyone else... I'd actually rank her #4 after the big 3, Dumbledore, Voldemort and Grindelwald, owing to her insane dueling feats like 3 v 1 dueling, blocking an attack from Dumbledore, and taking down Kingsley in mere seconds) but because "love" was involved and there is no way to counter that... she "lost"... ugh. Is it wrong that I wish she won🤣

[@lydiamae9405]

I totally agree. Bella learnt from no other than Voldermort himself.. Molly would never have been able to overpower her

[@Supershy822]

I agree that I was the power of a mother but I also believe that is was because Bellatrix underestimated molly. Normally if it is a repeating target like maybe Harry, they would be used to the spells the person used. But molly and Bella had never fought before and molly, with the power of a mother, killed Bella by making Bella underestimate molly.

[@auroravibes5211]

@@SkiddyGaming honestly I hate the fact that Rowling said that she only lost bc of motherly love bc then she wrote the last book where we find out Bellatrix actually gave birth before the battle, which would have given her (in my opinion) something more to fight for other than Voldemort himself and his cause and she probably wouldn't have lost. that's my opinion and I think she would have been a bit more careful even with Molly who she underestimated so much

[@soehokgie]

@@auroravibes5211 well, i really don't count "cursed child" as canon.

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Helena Bellatrix. Oh yes please.

[@02ttraven]

Helena played Bellatrix so perfect. She really brought the character to life. The only minus I had with her is I wanted to see her in more scenes with Daniel privately because her killing Sirius was a huge obstacle for Harry to get over. Also, how did she feel about killing her cousin, as in did she have any ounce of remorse? I guess I will never know.

[@sassylassy365]

Bellatrix would have no remorse over killing Sirius or anyone else, that's what made her a psychopath. It must be hard to get into that mindset to play her and then go home at night switching back to being yourself. I know people will say, "that's acting" but playing a psychopath well can't be easy.

[@ScorpiousMagnus]

Can't stop smiling :-) Brilliant.

[@OliverNotTwist]

Love how emma is so friendly with helena; while shooting the scene where bella tortures hermione :)

[@AlwaysHBC]

I love Helena AND Bellatrix. But her death was simply important for the whole story. The only thing I don't like is the fact, that Molly killed her. In my eyes, this was Nevilles job, simply for his parents. But anyway, I love Bellatrix and Helena is the greatest and most beautiful woman alive.

[@zelda6612]

Omg I wish I could have dinner with Helena!

[@cierraeras]

I love helena so much

[@speedy11131]

0:43 that look in her eyes :D

[@lyrablack7780]

speedy11131 XD

[@sebastiencimpaye5871]

Love bella

[@DaddysTaz]

i am SO. FUCKING. JEALOUS. I would have killed to be at that dinner with Emma and Helena, omg.

[@jeffreycoco]

Helena is a pretty good actress..I don't know any other actresses who could play bellatrix..

[@dianasantin1181]

Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy) should Play Bellatrix, but she was getting pregnant, so Helena acted.

[@Sarahvukman]

Ugh, Jo.. ,_, You broke my heart.. And you enjoyed it

[@lucyxo547]

I can just imagine how amazing Emma and Helenas dinner was like

[@GryffindorGirl21]

Thanks for sharing!!! It was really cool what Emma said!!!!

[@LenaaRandom123]

THANK YOU

[@karenlee1993]

that explains why they have....*cough* in the cursed child

[@brandonsmith1198]

I really like the scene where she was yelling at the chandelier

[@MriluvJordanJansen]

I did too,btw I'm a girl and Bella & Hermione are my fav female characters

[@CarolinayAna93]

i can't be the only one who liked Bellatrix more than Molly. I actually didn't like when she was killed because it meant no more Bella and Helena did the best job no one else could have done and i didnt want it to end. That's the death alone with Sirius´s that i disliked the most

[@kisgergo2529]

The films made her look attractive, Helena did a great job!

[@Mo9Ja]

Great, thank you! Omg, Emma Watson is a lucky girl:P

[@queenkizkurt]

i'd love to see that book

[@PureAngel008]

bellatrix is amazing! she should never had died! so uncalled for that jo enjoyed killing her

[@LoonyLovesLondon]

Yes! Where was Voldemort screaming and attempting to avenge her? I'll never get over that... Also, why on earth did she burst into confetti? :D

[@TheLuluTrue]

Me, too. Somehow :D Maybe it's because Helena and Johnny Depp are quite close and they star in so many movies together. Maybe she picked up some of his 'moves' :D

[@MriluvJordanJansen]

AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW This is so cute I think I cried,awwww Emma!!!!!!!!!

[@majssmajjss2982]

I would have done the exact same thing as Emma, that is too adorable!

[@carogirlyaya]

@TraffordReds9 I think it's because she's a sexy badass independent woman who can do whatever she wants and not have any consequences for her actions...plus she's got a ton of energy (running, screaming etc) which its very entertaining AND she's got some very witty lines. She is also strong, loyal, brave...and she doesn't give a crap about what others think about her. Shes just overal cathartic to watch and read about...Does that help? or do you just think i'm mad in the head now? haha

[@leojunior-g7b]

dolores umbrige+bellatrix lestrange=jk rownling

[@oriousblack]

Not just the female death eater par excellence, but death eater across the gender lines par excellence.

[@mkaplan1383]

R.I.P McCrory

[@janascamanderda4213]

Bella is my faforite charakter !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 And now she is dead! 😭😭😭😭

[@theicewhiteking6290]

is it worn that every time i see Bellatrix i hear Killer Queen by Queen

[@gordijntje]

Hahahaha I laughed so hard at 0:44. Quite an understatement Helen.

[@xXShrinkWrapXx]

omg Emma you're so adorable! I wanna go on a lunch date with Helena and Emma ^_^

[@MercurialRed9]

Joanne Kathleen Rowling is my heroine, and I LOVE that she can be a feminist while writing an epic about a boy-wizard, because it shows that her feminism is not about male-hatred (misandry), but about promoting the virtues of feminity, of being female in a male-doniated world. Jo understand the balance, and the difficulties women face, trying to be accepted for more than just the way they look. I LOVE this woman and I don't care who knows it!!!

[@Gilraenxd]

very interesting would also be if JK writes a book on Bellatrix's life before Voldemort and what made her follow him...u know, in the books we just read her as the "most loyal follower of..." "the craziest of the death eaters" etc...i would read a book based on Lestrange's past before voldemort and her years at hogwarts with him as Tom Riddle! definetely! :D

[@xXShrinkWrapXx]

oh yes! :)

[@MegaAnirudhsharma]

Molly killed Bellatrix because a mother's love overcoming and hardships and protecting their children is a repeated theme in Harry Potter, be it Lilly, Narcissa , or Molly. Aunt Petunia being related with blood played a part in protecting Harry by strengthening the magic. And I think the reason Bellatrix shattered like a glass was because no one knows what curse Molly used. Maybe she just wanted her dead so fast that Bellatrix's death appeared supernatural. Or maybe this has something to do with her being a death eater. Yes! Of course I would have wanted her and Voldemort to die more like a muggle.

[@jazreelangulo3796]

Cảm ơn cô Mây, rất tuyệt vời

[@ronweasley3279]

Tonks was awesome so I agree aswell :)

[@Vxnya579]

Emma : I went for dinner with HELENA BONHAM CARTER!!! I'M SO FUCKINGGG JEALOUS NOWWW!! 🙄

[@kysfallen1795]

Now that you mention it XD

[@LoonyLovesLondon]

So by what we know of pureblood customs and from other characters in the book, it is safe to assume that, as first born, she would have her mother's name as her middle name :)

[@TheOliveChan]

Bellatrix is the best character though. :(

[@egirl998]

LOL it froze at 0:06 best face EVAR

[@2100s94er]

are you gonna upload more of the behind the scenes?

[@TrippyTrippin]

Ok so the three black sisters oldest Bellatrix played by Helena Carter was almost played by Helena McCrory but ended up playing the youngest black sister which is Draco mother. Whoa 😮 both Helena too 😮

[@Quirky_Ventriloquist]

No Bellatrix is Helena and Narcissa is Helen. But Helen Mcroy is dead Rip 😭

[@Gilraenxd]

not my daughter you bitch!! I just loveeeddd that phrase!!!!!

[@snapeseverus3482]

No, We Love Bellatrix ☠️👗!!!!!!

[@abcdlovexoxo]

wait, wait, wait... Emma Watson had dinner with Helena Bonham Carter? Why wasn't I there?

[@MadameBLestrange]

@chaoticXmisfit me 2, she's amazing xoxo

[@TonksGr]

I agree

[@ASRAIN07]

@SpiritOfChaos117 completely agree, although i loved Molly killing Bellatrix i allways thought it was Neville the one who would

[@nicolasgambit1690]

mê ốc quế sầu riêng quá

[@Stellinagiocosa90]

@tesla840...can you submit in english, please? i am italian and i'm inable to understand what Jo says...only what Joanne says.....thank you!!

[@carogirlyaya]

@TraffordReds9 Personally, I don't think it's because of the reasons you listed...people appreciate her because she is a well-written character- they wouldn't want to be friends with her in real life

[@acostaacosta37]

Chúc anh luôn sức khỏe và hát cho chúng em nghe nhé

[@lucam1163]

me too

[@lostteen08]

Yeah very good point! XD

[@cgames9817]

Tôi yêu phố mai

[@cassidy1311]

@abcdlovexoxo lol ikr? I wanna meet helena!!! -3

[@yanemarlene]

Hahaha Rowling's Derp Face !

[@charturnus]

whem i saw that face i was like o_0

[@SpiritOfChaos117]

I was hoping throughout the series that Neville would kill Bellatrix as revenge for torturing his parents,if not Neville then Tonks since she is Bellatrix's niece but it was the other way around. R.I.P.Nymphadora Tonks

[@bforthigh1617]

It should’ve been Neville