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Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter’s children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London’s Design Museum

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Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum

As a lifelong admirer of Tim Burton’s whimsical and enchanting world, witnessing him grace the red carpet with his offspring Billy Ray and Nell was nothing short of magical. The trio, each embodying their own unique sense of style, reminded me of characters straight out of one of his films.

On a relatively uncommon occasion, Tim Burton graced the red carpet alongside his two offspring on a Wednesday evening. This special event was his attendance at the inauguration of “The World of Tim Burton” exhibit held at The Design Museum in London.

As a die-hard admirer, I couldn’t help but marvel at the impeccable style of the esteemed director, 66, who graced the evening event in a sleek black suit paired with a stylishly patterned button-down shirt beneath his tie.

Additionally present were his children Billy Ray (age 21) and Nell (age 16), offspring from his previous relationship with Helena Bonham Carter.

Billy Ray exuded intelligence in a striking red collar shirt, whereas Nell demonstrated a hint of her parents’ unique, darkly artistic flair, donning a leather jacket and adorning herself with an ornate skull ring.

In 2001, Tim and Helena, both aged 58 at the time, started a romantic relationship when they crossed paths during filming for “Planet of the Apes.

Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum

Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum
Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum

In six different movies, the actress was featured, including Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland, and Dark Shadows, directed by him.

Instead of marrying, this couple chose an unorthodox living arrangement, residing in two connected homes in London, while they raised their two children together.

Earlier on, Helena openly shared about the hardships she encountered during her pregnancies. She disclosed that she and Tim had endeavored to have a child for two years, even contemplating In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) before achieving pregnancy naturally.

In 2014, the pair made public their peaceful separation, while Tim has been dating the beautiful Italian actress, Monica Bellucci, for the past year.

On Friday, the World of Tim Burton will be open to the public, exhibiting approximately 600 pieces spanning over five decades of Tim’s extraordinary career.

Among the exhibited items are Jenna Ortega’s well-known dress from Wednesday, Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman suit from the 1992 movie Batman Returns, and the Edward Scissorhands costume that Johnny Depp wore in the 1990 film.

Guests will additionally have the opportunity to delve into a replica of Tim’s creative workspace, where many of his innovative concepts were born. A variety of his sketches and artwork will be showcased throughout this area.

On Wednesday evening, Tim commended the museum curators, expressing his admiration for their work, even though he felt the exhibit resembled ‘airing one’s personal secrets’, he believed they had executed it ‘exceptionally well.’

Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum
Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum
Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum

He told the PA news agency: ‘I remember the first time [I saw it], I didn’t really know what they were doing and it was just very shocking because it’s seeing this stuff up that you never meant to be up on a wall or anything like that.

However, they truly excelled; the place felt like strolling through an amusing funhouse, quite delightful indeed. Consequently, I believe they have done a splendid job on it.

It turned out they were sifting through items I didn’t realize I possessed, revealing my tendency to accumulate things without regularly decluttering them.

I hadn’t been aware of these topics before the initial presentation, and it feels uncomfortable for me since it’s similar to airing private matters publicly.

‘But they did it in a way that shows a journey and a process that, although I can’t look at things really specifically, it has a good vibe and a good feeling to me. The whole layout is beautifully done, the lighting and the sound and the vibe of it.’

Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum
Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum
Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance with his and Helena Bonham Carter's children Billy Ray and Nell at the opening of exhibition of his creations at London's Design Museum

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2024-10-23 23:53

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