Violet’s son—Helena’s father—was a banker. Not as flashy, but still totally bonkers. He suffered a stroke when Helena was young, and she became his caretaker. It’s a sad story, but it made her tough.
Her mother, Elena, was a psychotherapist. But here’s the kicker: Helena’s great-grandfather was Prime Minister Asquith. That means Helena is literally descended from British royalty-adjacent power. It’s like she was born to play queens.
Oh, and her cousin? That’s Crispin Bonham Carter. He played Mr. Bingley in the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice. So the whole family is basically a British drama series.
