Helena Bonham Carter has admitted that appearing in her ex Tim Burton's 2010 film Alice In Wonderland was 'better than a marriage proposal'. The actress, 54, and director, 62, announced they were separating in 2014 after famously living in two adjoining houses in London throughout their romance. Reflecting on their relationship in an open letter for the May issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, Helena spoke about her love for Alice In Wonderland and author Lewis Carroll. Role of a lifetime: Helena Bonham Carter has admitted that appearing in her ex Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland films was 'better than a marriage proposal' (pictured as Red Queen)