Helena Bonham Carter won a national writing contest in 1979. She used the prize money to pay for her entry into the actors' Spotlight directory. She made her debut at the age of 16, appearing in a television commercial. She played the title role in the movie ‘Lady Jane’ in 1986. More @Wikipedia
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