Helen Sharp is a fictional character from the 1992 film Death Becomes Her, directed by Robert Zemeckis. She is portrayed by actress Goldie Hawn and is known for her rivalry with another character, Madeline Ashton, played by Meryl Streep. The film explores themes of beauty, immortality, and the consequences of vanity. In the story, Helen Sharp is a once-promising actress who becomes obsessed with her appearance and seeks a magical potion that grants eternal youth. Her character's journey highlights the absurdity of societal pressures regarding beauty and the lengths to which individuals will go to maintain their youth.