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Apart from her musical prowess, when Rihanna went on to flex her acting muscles in the 2018 all-women heist filmOcean’s 8,the 36-year-old left her co-stars stunned by her capabilities. One of her colleagues who became her major fan was theHarry Potterstar, Helena Bonham Carter.
Appearing on different shows to promoteOcean’s 8movie, Helena Bonham Carter thus expressed her appreciation and praise for Rihanna. However, despite holding the singer in the highest regard, Carter mentioned one particular aspect that left her struggling around the 36-year-old – her dialect.
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Following her appearance inOcean’s 8,alongside the phenomenal singerRihanna and other celebrities from the entertainment industry, Helena Bonham Carter shared her experience while appearing onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Particularly during the “spill the tea” segment, Carter opened up about her experience working with the 36-year-old singer, after the host urged her to speak about theWorksinger.
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Reflecting on their time working together in the 2018 movie,Helena Bonham Carter, famously known for her portrayal of Bellatrix Lestrange in theHarry Potterfranchise, described Rihanna as “amazing” and a “goddess”. Sharing her highest praise for the singer, Carter emphasized the profound impact the Barbadian singer had on her. The actress openly lauded the 36-year-old’s extraordinary appearance and her multifaceted talents.
She’s amazing, she’s a goddess. She looks extraordinary… I love her, and she’s amazing to look at—really good actress too, and then she’s a great designer.
Helena Bonham Carter’s praise did not stop at Rihanna’s physical allure. She also commended the singer’s acting prowess, implying that her performance in Ocean’s 8 was noteworthy. Further, she highlighted the 36-year-old’s successful foray into fashion. Emphasizing how,apart from being a singer and actor, Rihanna is also a phenomenal designer, Carter showered her co-star with respect and admiration.
TheHarry PotterStar Faced a Linguistic Challenge with Rihanna
However, despite her glowing remarks, Helena Bonham Carter later admitted to experiencing a significant challenge while working with Rihanna. Although they both speak English, Carter mentioned struggling to comprehend the singer’s words due to her distinctive accent and dialect. Perhaps due to the 36-year-old’s Barbadian descent, theEnglish actress struggled mightilywith linguistics.
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After praisingRihannaand holding her in the highest regard, Helena Bonham Carter’s confession about struggling with verbal challenges seemed hilarious. However, Carter’s difficulty understanding the singer’s accent did not diminish her appreciation for her co-star’s talent. In fact, it added a layer of authenticity to her praise, acknowledging that despite the communication barriers, the 36-year-old’s presence and performance had an undeniable impact.
I could never understand what she said though. We speak totally different languages.
Meanwhile, proceeding with describing and spilling the tea on other co-stars throughout her career, Helena Bonham Carter kept it short and crisp. Simply using four words to describe the rest of them, Carter highlighted how Rihanna had the most impact on her. And despite being poles apart and having significant challenges, Carter admitted to having a great time working with the singer.
Ocean’s 8is currently available to watch on Prime Video.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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