In a recent interview with The Times UK, Helena Bonham Carter blasted “cancel culture,” asking, “Do you prohibit a genius for their sexual practices? Millions of people would be disqualified if their personal lives were examined in sufficient detail. No one can be banned. I despise the cancel culture. There is a type of witch hunt going on, and it has gotten rather absurd.”
There is no route to atonement for someone like Kevin Spacey in Hollywood’s “cancel culture,” but there is for Johnny Depp, who famously prevailed in a libel case against Amber Heard earlier this year, according to Bonham Carter. As co-stars in Tim Burton movies including “Corpse Bride,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Dark Shadows,” and “Alice in Wonderland,” Depp and Bonham Carter have worked together for many years. Even the two children of Bonham Carter and Burton have Depp as their godfathers.
Johnny “definitely went through it,” Bonham Carter said, adding that following the trial, he has been “totally vindicated.” “I believe he is now OK. Fine”
When asked if Heard losing the trial meant the #MeToo pendulum was swinging back, she responded, “I believe that [Amber Heard] got on that pendulum.” The issue with these things is that individuals will join the bandwagon just because it’s popular and they want to be the face of it.
In addition, Bonham Carter backed J.K. Rowling, who has faced criticism recently for holding views seen as anti-trans by many. The actress played Bellatrix Lestrange, a villain, in four “Harry Potter” movies.
It’s awful, a bunch of bollocks. Rowling, according to Bonham Carter, has been pursued. “People have the propensity to judge others too harshly. She is free to voice her opinion, particularly if she has suffered abuse. Since everyone has experienced trauma in their personal lives, which has shaped their perspectives, it is important to understand where people are coming from and how they are feeling. She is not making a malicious statement; rather, she is merely sharing something from her own experience.”
Remarked Bonham Carter “Let her think what she wants, but I think they’re concerned about preserving their generation and fan base.” Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, whom both spoke out against Rowling’s ideas, should “let her have her opinions,” according to the “Harry Potter” stars. It’s difficult. Talking about other famous people is not suitable in my opinion since it violates the rules of the celebrity game.
“The reaction wouldn’t be so tremendous if she hadn’t been the most unbelievable success,” stated Bonham Carter.”I regretfully think that a large portion of this cancellation is motivated by envy and the desire to undermine others. Also, schadenfreude.