History of Alessandra Mussolini in Timeline

Alessandra Mussolini is an Italian politician, television personality, model, and former actress and singer. She has served in both houses of the Italian Parliament and the European Parliament. Notably, she is the granddaughter of Benito Mussolini. As of 2022, she represents Forza Italia in the European Parliament.

1922: Benito Mussolini Becomes Fascist Dictator of Italy

Benito Mussolini, Alessandra Mussolini's grandfather, became the fascist dictator of Italy in 1922.

May 1938: Birth of Marianna Pia Villani Scicolone

Alessandra Mussolini's mother, Marianna Pia Villani Scicolone, was born in Rome in May 1938.

1943: End of Benito Mussolini's Rule

Benito Mussolini's rule as fascist dictator of Italy ended in 1943.

1943: Release of "The Assisi Underground"

The film "The Assisi Underground," in which Alessandra Mussolini played a nun, was released in 1943.

December 1962: Birth of Alessandra Mussolini

Alessandra Mussolini was born in Rome in December 1962.

1976: Start of High School at American Overseas School of Rome

Alessandra Mussolini began attending high school at the American Overseas School of Rome in 1976.

1977: Appearance in Award-Winning Film "A Special Day"

Alessandra Mussolini had a minor role in the film "A Special Day" in 1977, which went on to win a Golden Globe Award and receive an Academy Award nomination.

1980: Completion of High School

Alessandra Mussolini graduated from the American Overseas School of Rome in 1980.

1982: Release of Debut Album "Amore"

Alessandra Mussolini released her debut city pop album, "Amore," in 1982.

August 1983: Appearance on the Cover of Italian Playboy

Alessandra Mussolini appeared as a glamour model on the cover of the Italian edition of Playboy in August 1983.

November 1983: Appearance on the Cover of German Playboy

Alessandra Mussolini was featured on the cover of the German edition of Playboy in November 1983.

October 1989: Marriage to Mauro Floriani

Alessandra Mussolini married customs policeman Mauro Floriani on October 1989, breaking tradition by proposing to him.

1990: Retirement from Acting

Alessandra Mussolini left the film industry in 1990 after being asked to change her name by a producer.

1992: Election to Parliament as a Member of the Movimento Sociale Italiano

Alessandra Mussolini was elected to parliament in a Naples constituency as a member of the Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI) in 1992.

1993: Candidacy for Mayor of Naples

Alessandra Mussolini ran for mayor of Naples in 1993 but was defeated by Antonio Bassolino.

1994: Graduation from Sapienza University of Rome

Alessandra Mussolini earned her Master of Science in medicine and surgery from Sapienza University of Rome in 1994.

2001: Altercation with Katia Bellillo

Alessandra Mussolini was involved in a physical and verbal altercation with Katia Bellillo, then Minister for Equal Opportunities, while filming an episode of the talk show "Porta a Porta" in 2001.

January 2002: Challenge for Party Leadership

Alessandra Mussolini unsuccessfully challenged Gianfranco Fini for leadership of the National Alliance party in January 2002 after he withdrew his support for her in a televised interview.

November 2003: Departure from the National Alliance

Alessandra Mussolini abruptly left the National Alliance in November 2003 following party leader Gianfranco Fini's visit to Israel, during which he apologized for Italy's role as an Axis Power in World War II and condemned fascism.

2004: Foundation of Social Action Party

Alessandra Mussolini founded the national conservative political party Social Action in 2004, becoming the first woman in Italy to lead a political party.

2004: Social Alternative Party Participates in European Parliament Election

The Social Alternative party, led by Alessandra Mussolini, participated in the 2004 European Parliament election, garnering 1.2% of the vote.

March 2005: Mussolini Banned from Regional Elections, Goes on Hunger Strike

In March 2005, Alessandra Mussolini was banned from regional elections due to allegations of fraudulent signatures. She protested the decision with a hunger strike, arguing that signature irregularities were widespread. Ultimately, Italy's Council of State overturned the ban, allowing her to participate in the elections.

2006: Mussolini Makes Controversial Remark Regarding Fascism and Homosexuality

In 2006, when confronted with accusations of being a "fascist" by transgender parliamentary candidate Vladimir Luxuria, Alessandra Mussolini responded by stating that she would prefer being a fascist to being gay. This statement ignited controversy and drew criticism.

November 2007: Mussolini's Remarks Cause Collapse of Far-Right European Parliament Grouping

In November 2007, Alessandra Mussolini's comments about Romanian immigrants being criminals led to the dissolution of the Identity, Tradition, Sovereignty group in the European Parliament. Her remarks prompted the departure of Romanian delegates, leaving the group without enough members for official recognition and funding.

April 2008: Member of Parliament within Silvio Berlusconi's Alliance

Following the Italian general elections in April 2008, Alessandra Mussolini became a member of the Italian parliament, aligning with Silvio Berlusconi's coalition of right-wing parties, The People of Freedom.

2008: Member of the Chamber of Deputies

Alessandra Mussolini began her term as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 2008, serving until 2013.

2010: Mussolini Condemns Vatican's Comparison of Homosexuality and Pedophilia

In 2010, Alessandra Mussolini publicly criticized the Vatican for drawing a parallel between homosexuality and pedophilia. She asserted that associating sexual orientation with pedophilia is misleading and potentially harmful to child protection efforts.

February 2013: Election to the Senate of the Republic

Alessandra Mussolini was elected to the Senate of the Republic as a member of The People of Freedom in February 2013.

November 2013: Transformation of The People of Freedom into Forza Italia

The People of Freedom party was transformed into a new Forza Italia in November 2013.

2013: Elected to the Italian Senate

Alessandra Mussolini was elected to the Italian Senate in 2013, serving until 2014.

2013: Child Prostitution Scandal Implicating Prominent Figures

Approximately 50 men, including celebrities, professionals, and politicians, were accused of paying two teenage girls for sexual services in Rome in 2013.

2014: Beginning of Painting Career

Alessandra Mussolini began painting in 2014.

2014: Election to the EP for Forza Italia

Alessandra Mussolini was elected to the European Parliament (EP) as a representative of Forza Italia in the 2014 election.

2014: Elected to the European Parliament

Alessandra Mussolini was elected to the European Parliament in 2014.

2015: First Solo Art Exhibition

Alessandra Mussolini held her first solo art exhibition in Rome in 2015.

2015: Husband's Child Prostitution Trial

Alessandra Mussolini's husband, Mauro Floriani, was scheduled to appear in court for a child prostitution trial in 2015.

2018: Mussolini Leaves Forza Italia, Defends Grandfather's Legacy on Twitter

In 2018, Alessandra Mussolini left the Forza Italia party due to her disagreement with their decision to oppose the Conte government. She remained active on social media, using platforms like Twitter to defend the legacy of her grandfather, Benito Mussolini, from criticism by figures like actor Jim Carrey and fans of Celtic F.C.

2019: Caio Giulio Cesare Mussolini Runs for European Parliament

Alessandra Mussolini's cousin once-removed, Caio Giulio Cesare Mussolini, ran for the Fratelli d’Italia party in the 2019 European Parliament election.

2019: Mussolini Loses Bid for Re-election to European Parliament

In 2019, Alessandra Mussolini's attempt to secure another term in the European Parliament was unsuccessful. She lost her bid for re-election.

December 2020: Temporary Departure from Politics

Alessandra Mussolini temporarily left politics in December 2020 to pursue a career in reality television.

December 2020: Mussolini Embarks on Television Career

In December 2020, Alessandra Mussolini made a career shift, transitioning from politics to television. She participated as a contestant in popular Italian shows like "Ballando con le stelle" (Dancing with the Stars) and "Tale e quale show" (Sound-Alike Show), garnering considerable attention and success.

November 2022: Return to European Parliament

In November 2022, Alessandra Mussolini returned to her role as an MEP, succeeding Antonio Tajani.

November 2022: Mussolini Returns to Politics as Forza Italia MEP

In November 2022, Alessandra Mussolini returned to the political arena as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Forza Italia. She filled the vacancy left by Antonio Tajani, who was elected to the Chamber of Deputies.

2022: Member of European Parliament for Forza Italia

In 2022, Alessandra Mussolini became a Member of the European Parliament for Forza Italia.

2022: Mussolini Supports Anti-Homophobia Bill and Declines Gender Identification

In 2022, Alessandra Mussolini demonstrated a shift in her stance on LGBTQ+ issues by supporting the "Zan bill," an anti-homophobia legislation. Additionally, upon returning to the European Parliament, she opted not to disclose her gender on her MEP identity card.