About Me:
I have been a fan of Ms. Hunt’s work since 1996 when I was 10 years old.
Since seeing Twister that summer, I have seen 24 of her film performances and dozens of her telefilm performances, from her first work in Pioneer Woman to Empire Falls. Favorite performances that have connected with me include her work as Carol Connelly in As Good as It Gets, Arlene McKinney in Pay It Forward, Samantha Stevens in Bobby, Mrs. Erlynne in A Good Woman, and April Epner in Then She Found Me. One of the many joys in running the site have been in the networks I have made. I have made lasting friendships with diverse people from the United States, U.K., Norway, Colombia, Australia, and Mexico. I love them all!
Outside of this web site, I am a student at the University of Idaho. In 2009 I will receive a B.S. in Child, Family & Consumer Studies - Family Life option with a minor in Aging Studies. You can visit my personal web site at http://jacobtheo.org.
History:
Mad About Helen (helenhunt.org) started in April of 2000 as a very small fan page and quickly grew into a comprehensive multi-page fan collection. I registered the first domain name madabouthelen.com (no longer active) in late 2001 and helenhunt.org in late 2002. The site is the oldest Helen Hunt fan project on the web, and receives thousands of unique visitors per month.
Due to a change of philosophy in 2005, the site reduced its content to focus on quality, not quantity and focused strictly on Hunt’s career. In 2008, the site sported a new identity and easier-to-read layout with a magazine style to capture the changing news as Hunt’s directorial debut hits theaters. This represents the biggest change in site design yet.
Mission Statement:
Mad About Helen provides accurate, up-to-date information on the career of Helen Hunt, which includes, but is not limited to, her work in film, television, and theater, news, and organizations she supports. It is here to preserve this information. Specifically, the site archives news articles dating from 1996 onward in an online database.
Terms of Use:
The team here has worked for over eight years to provide you with its content. You may use this site for personal use but not for copyright infringement. That means you can save images onto your computer but you may not sell them online, for example. Also, written material and graphics specifically made for the site may not be copied, reproduced, or taken.
Privacy:
The server that hosts this site will collect your name, user name, and e-mail address if you sign up for specific services (e.g. registration) We do not collect, sell, or distribute your personal information.
Copyright:
Mad About Helen is not a typical fan site and is not endorsed by Helen Hunt nor her agents. To avoid copyright issues, we work with–not against–movie studios and only upload promotional materials that have been released by the movie industry. This includes production stills, notes, teasers, and trailers. Anything contained herein belongs to the authors who hold the legal copyright, unless otherwise stated, and the content that this non-profit site contains is thought to be in the public domain.
Remember, copyright infringement is not intended in any way, shape, or form because these files are for personal and educational use only. If you believe that we have taken something without prior consent, please consider granting us permission. If not, we will remove it to abide by United States and International copyright law.
Use of the Helen Hunt Name:
Helen Hunt’s name may be used in conjunction with related services and web sites, e.g. helenhunt.org. The name will not be used for services which would be damaging to Hunt’s career or reputation, and the domain name (under my registration) will not be used for pornographic services. Should Hunt wish to transfer this domain in her name, an agent or representative should contact me.
If Ms. Hunt is reading this, please consider making helenhunt.org your official web presence. The site has always had (and will continue) a high level of professionalism.
