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Bonham Carter inspired by 'tyrannical toddler'

'Alice In Wonderland' star Helena Bonham Carter revealed today the inspiration for her tyrannical character The Red Queen came from her two-year-old daughter, Nell.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2010 - 15:47

'Alice In Wonderland' star Helena Bonham Carter revealed today the inspiration for her tyrannical character The Red Queen came from her two-year-old daughter, Nell.

The 43-year-old actress told how she based her role in the new 3D movie, directed by her husband Tim Burton, on her bossy toddler.

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