MoMA’s Mad Tim Burton Tribute

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MoMA’s Mad Tim Burton Tribute

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Nov 18, 2009

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Johnny Depp, who was just named People magazine’s 2009 Sexiest Man Alive, comes out to honor friend and legendary filmmaker Tim Burton at the New York Modern Museum of Art’s tribute gala. The tribute launches Burton’s MoMA exhibit, which runs from Nov. 22 to April 26 and features artwork from his films, his early days as a student and includes never-before published pieces. AP

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The man of the hour Tim Burton, whose credits include classics such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Batman,” arrives to his MoMA tribute. Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com

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Matching in black, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, who starred opposite each other in Tim Burton’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” pose with the filmmaker at the launch event for his MoMA exhibit. Amanda Schwab/Starpix

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Helena Bonham Carter models a hairstyle similar to that of her macabre character in Burton’s “Sweeney Todd.” Amanda Schwab/Starpix

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In perhaps an homage to Tim Burton’s delectably dark works, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen arrive wearing heavy eyeliner and blood red lips, respectively. Amanda Schwab/Starpix

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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen blend with the background on the Tim Burton MoMA red carpet. REUTERS

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Tim Burton gets a visit from an on-screen vampire as “Twilight’s” Ashley Greene arrives in black. Amanda Schwab/Starpix

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Rose Byrne wears the chosen color of the night as she arrives to Tim Burton’s MoMA event in a black sequined minidress. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Danny DeVito comes out to honor legendary artist and filmmaker Tim Burton. Amanda Schwab/Starpix

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Brooke Shields keeps it neutral as she arrives at MoMA to honor Tim Burton. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Vogue editrix Anna Wintour makes an appearance for the producer of cult classic films such as “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands.” Demis Maryannakis / Splash News

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“Precious” breakout star Gabourey Sidibe wears a purple gown to the Tim Burton gala at MoMA in Manhattan. UPI

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Veronica Webb attends the MoMA benefit honoring filmmaker Tim Burton. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Designer Rachel Roy brings color to the Tim Burton red carpet. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Socialite Lydia Hearst attends the Tim Burton event at MoMA. Getty Images for MOMA

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Michelle Harper dresses for the occasion. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Helena Bonham Carter. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

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Director Tim Burton waves with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter from the red carpet. AP

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Johnny Depp. Getty Images

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Johnny Depp and Danny DeVito catch up at the Tim Burton film benefit. CHANCE YEH/PatrickMcMullan.com

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Filmmaker Tim Burton stands next to two pieces from his exhibit, which is on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art from Nov. 22 to April 26 in Manhattan. Getty Images

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