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Tim Burton & Helena Bonham Carter: Photos Of The Former Couple

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December 23, 2014 2:28PM EST

Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter dated between 2001 and 2014. They produced two offspring, son Billy and daughter Nell, during their partnership. See pictures of the former lovers and their kids here.

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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton
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Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter are both incredibly talented figures in the movie industry. Tim Burton has created a name for himself as an iconic director, whose style is instantly recognizable throughout his many movies, which often take on a dark subject matter, like ‘Corpse Bride’, ‘Beetlejuice’, ‘Ed Wood’ and many others! Helena has also been an incredibly prolific actress, starring in many memorable roles, like when she played Marla Singer in ‘Fight Club’ or Bellatrix Lestrange in the ‘Harry Potter’ films. Both the stars have earned two Oscar nominations. Tim was nominated for ‘Best Animated Feature’ in 2006 for ‘Corpse Bride’ and again in 2013 for ‘Frankenweenie.’ Helena received actress nominations for ‘The Wings of the Dove’ in 1998 and then for ‘The King’s Speech’ in 2011. The pair dated from 2011 to 2014 and had two beautiful children: Billy Ray and Nell. They also collaborated on a number of movies like ‘Sweeney Todd.’

Scroll through our gallery to see photos of Tim and Helena from their relationship.

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Tim Burton And His Kids At The Rome Film Fest

Tim Burton And His Kids At The Rome Film Fest
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Tim Burton had his arms around his son Billy Ray and daughter Nell on the red carpet for his ‘Close Encounter’ tribute at the Rome Film Festival. The kids also brought their family dog Levi for the occasion. 

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France Tim Burton, Paris, France

France Tim Burton, Paris, France
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Tim Burton, Helena Bonham-Carter Filmmaker Tim Burton, left, and his wife Helena Bonham-Carter, pose as they arrive for the opening of his exhibition, a retrospective of his work, in Paris
France Tim Burton, Paris, France

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‘Dark Shadows’ film premiere

‘Dark Shadows’ film premiere
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Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter arrive at the ‘Dark Shadows’ film premiere in London on May 9th, 2012. ‘Dark Shadows’ was one of the pair’s many movies together. 

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TIm Burton & Helena Bonham Carter At The ‘Dark Shadows’ Premiere

TIm Burton & Helena Bonham Carter At The ‘Dark Shadows’ Premiere
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Tim Burton arrived with his girlfriend and star Helena Bonham Carter for the premiere of ‘Dark Shadows.’ The vampire comedy was just one of many movies that Tim casted his then-partner in.

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Tim Burton And Hid Children At The 2021 Rome Film Festival

Tim Burton And Hid Children At The 2021 Rome Film Festival
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Nell Burton and Billy-Ray Burton supported Tim Burton along with their dog, Levi, as he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rome Film Festival in 2021.

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Tim Burton Smiled Wide With His Kids

Tim Burton Smiled Wide With His Kids
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The family appearance was a rare one at the Rome Film Festival.

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Tim Burton & Helena Bonham Carter At The London Film Festival

Tim Burton & Helena Bonham Carter At The London Film Festival
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Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter arrive at the premiere of ‘Frankenweenie’ in 2012. ‘Frankenweenie’ was a remake of one of Tim’s earliest projects and earned him an Academy Award nomination. 

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Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The LA Film Critics Association Awards

Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The LA Film Critics Association Awards
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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton attend the LA Film Critics Association Awards together. The pair both wore all-black outfits, while Tim had his arm in a cast for the award ceremony. 

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Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The BAFTA Film Awards

Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The BAFTA Film Awards
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Helena Bonham Carter arrived with Tim Burton for the 2013 BAFTA awards together. Helena looked gorgeous in a black dress for the British awards show. 

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Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The 2013 Oscars

Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton At The 2013 Oscars
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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton arrived in style for the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Tim was nominated for his animated feature ‘Frankenweenie.’

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Tim Burton And Helena Bonham Carter Attend ‘The Book of Mormon’ Performance

Tim Burton And Helena Bonham Carter Attend ‘The Book of Mormon’ Performance
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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton dressed in all black for a performance of ‘The Book of Mormon’ in 2013. Hellena sported a flowing gown, while Tim rocked a black suit and a checkered sweater.

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Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, And Their Kids At ‘Ocean of Stars’

Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, And Their Kids At ‘Ocean of Stars’
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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton brought their kids Billy Ray and Nell to the ‘Ocean of Stars’ launch. The pair’s son and daughter are their only children. 

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Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, & Their Kids At ‘Winter Wonterland’

Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, & Their Kids At ‘Winter Wonterland’
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Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, and their children attended the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland launch in 2014. Tim, Helena, Billy Ray, and Nell all got into the holiday spirit at the family outing. 

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Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, & Tim Burton At ‘Winter Wonderland’

Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, & Tim Burton At ‘Winter Wonderland’
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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton  walked with their son Billy Ray and daughter Nell while at the 2014 ‘Winter Wonderland’ in Hyde Park. The family were all bundled up for the holiday celebration. 

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