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.
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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.
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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.
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Helena Bonham Carter models a hairstyle similar to that of her macabre character in Burton’s “Sweeney Todd.”
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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.
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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen blend with the background on the Tim Burton MoMA red carpet.
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Tim Burton gets a visit from an on-screen vampire as “Twilight’s” Ashley Greene arrives in black.
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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.
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Danny DeVito comes out to honor legendary artist and filmmaker Tim Burton.
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Brooke Shields keeps it neutral as she arrives at MoMA to honor Tim Burton.
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Vogue editrix Anna Wintour makes an appearance for the producer of cult classic films such as “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands.”
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“Precious” breakout star Gabourey Sidibe wears a purple gown to the Tim Burton gala at MoMA in Manhattan.
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Veronica Webb attends the MoMA benefit honoring filmmaker Tim Burton.
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Designer Rachel Roy brings color to the Tim Burton red carpet.
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Socialite Lydia Hearst attends the Tim Burton event at MoMA.
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Michelle Harper dresses for the occasion.
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Helena Bonham Carter.
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Director Tim Burton waves with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter from the red carpet.
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Johnny Depp.
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Johnny Depp and Danny DeVito catch up at the Tim Burton film benefit.
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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.
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