Billy-Ray Burton traumatized by Harry Potter

cbbauthor — Sun, 13 May 2007 12:42:34 +0000

Billy-Ray Burton, 3 1/2, son of Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter, won’t be among the millions of kids seeing Helena as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix this summer after a slightly nerve-wracking experience with the third film. As part of research for her role, Helena let Billy-Ray, whose godfather is Johnny Depp, join her for a viewing of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and he barely got through the opening minutes.

It was the one where his aunt blows up into a huge balloon and floats out of the window. That was really traumatic! It was a mistake.

The actress is enjoying motherhood and says it has made her more relaxed, which she attributes to living in her native London.

There are a lot of good things about [motherhood]. Only good, really. Definitely [helps not living in LA]. No, don’t like that place. Neither of us do. He hates it – even though he was born there, he couldn’t wait to get out, I think. LA is so boring. There is a monotony to it.

Tim has also made a habit out of filming in London and hiring British actors and crew members – something for which Helena hopes he’ll get on the British honours list so she and Billy-Ray can reap some title perks.

Then I could be a Lady and Billy could be the half-honourable Billy Burton.

Source: Sunday Herald

Helena Bonham-Carter, Tim Burton, and son Billy-Ray

Sarah — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:50:44 +0000

Actress Helena Bonham-Carter, 40, and her longtime boyfriend, director Tim Burton, 48, were spotted out for a walk with their son Billy-Ray, 3 1/2.

Billy-Ray wears Converse Kid’s All Star Hi Toddler Shoe in Charcoal ($20), and rides in Maclaren Quest special edition by Lulu McGuiness in I Love You print ($300).

Photo by Splash News, splashnews.com, splashnewsonline.com

Thanks to CBB reader Jessie.

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Billy-Ray Burton traumatized by Harry Potter

Helena Bonham-Carter, Tim Burton, and son Billy-Ray