Tim Burton makes rare red carpet appearance alongside his kids with ex Helena Bonham Carter as he receives a Lifetime Achievement Award in Rome
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Tim Burton walked the red carpet in a rare public appearance with his two children at the 16th Rome Film Fest 2021.
On Saturday, the 63-year-old director smiled as he posed for photos with son Billy Ray, 18, and daughter Nell, 13, as well as Tim’s dog Levi at his Close Encounter tribute.
Burton shares Billy Ray and Nell with his ex-partner Helena Bonham Carter, 55.
Family: Tim Burton walked the red carpet in a rare public appearance with his two children at the 16th Rome Film Fest 2021
Tim donned a bright blue and black patterned dress shirt with a black suit jacket and black pants.
The California native sported black dress shoes and large black glasses with light pink lenses.
Nell wore a black minidress that had a white lace bodice and collar and sheer beaded puff sleeves.
Honored: On Saturday, the 63-year-old director smiled as he posed for photos with son Billy Ray, 18, and daughter Nell, 13, as well as Tim’s dog Levi at his Close Encounter tribute
She also had on sheer black stockings and black Doc Martens. The teenager accessorized with a silver bracelet and carried a white beaded handbag.
Nell’s shoulder-length brunette hair was curled and pulled half-up in a twist.
Billy Ray donned an all-black ensemble that consisted of a black dress shirt, black slacks, a black suit jacket and black dress shoes.
Famous parents: Burton shares Billy Ray and Nell with his ex-partner Helena Bonham Carter, 55
Puppy love: Tim wrapped his arms around his children’s shoulders as Billy Ray carried Levi in his arms
He wore his short brown hair parted to the side and accessorized with several silver rings.
Tim wrapped his arms around his children’s shoulders as Billy Ray carried Levi in his arms.
Burton and Quentin Tarantino were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the festival. In a statement, Burton said, ‘To receive this honor from the Rome Film Festival is very special for me.
Tribute: Burton and Quentin Tarantino were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the festival
‘Fellini, Mario Bava, Dario Argento have all been major inspirations in my life,’ said Burton, ‘and receiving [the award] in Rome, a place I love, a city where you feel like you’re starring in your own film, is very emotional.’
Burton and Bonham Carter began a romantic relationship in 2001 after meeting on the set of Planet of the Apes.
Helena went on to star in six of Burton’s films including Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
They announced that they had ‘separated amicably’ in 2014.
Exes: Burton and Bonham Carter began a romantic relationship in 2001 after meeting on the set of Planet of the Apes. They announced that they had ‘separated amicably’ in 2014. Seen in 2013
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