Helena Carter wants to work with other directors too

LONDON - “The King’s Speech” actress Helena Bonham Carter admits she wants to work with directors other than her boyfriend Tim Burton.

The 44-year-old actress has collaborated with her long-term partner Burton on six movies but believes she would have a more peaceful working experience if she was hired by someone else.

“I am available for work other than with the boyfriend. And I will certainly make it a calmer, easier, happier set to work on,” contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.

Carter, who has been nominated for best supporting actress at the Oscars for “The King’s Speech”, thinks she is undeserving of the accolade but is grateful that people have been able to see her in a conventional role.

“I feel like I’m flying on their coattails. But it is good for me to be seen as vaguely normal in a film instead of being dressed as a witch or some strange character,” she added.