Childhood and Education Journey of Monica Bellucci in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Monica Bellucci. A timeline of key moments.

Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress and model recognized for her work in Italian, American, and French films. Beginning her career as a fashion model, she transitioned to acting, showcasing versatility across genres and languages. Her contributions to film have been acknowledged with awards like the David di Donatello and nominations at the Saturn and César Awards. In 2018, she was recognized by Forbes Italy as one of the 100 most successful Italian women.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1963: Reference to Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The 2011 film "The Ages of Love" includes a scene echoing a sequence in the 1963 film "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow", where Sophia Loren stripteased for Marcello Mastroianni.

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September 1964: Monica Bellucci Born in Città di Castello, Italy

On 30 September 1964, Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy.

September 1964: Monica Bellucci Born

On September 1964, Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Italy.

1977: Sexual abuse charges against Roman Polanski

In 1977, Roman Polanski faced sexual abuse charges, leading to his arrest in 2009. Monica Bellucci and others signed a petition in 2009 to support him.

1987: Meeting Claudio Carlos Basso

In 1987, Monica Bellucci met Italian photographer Claudio Carlos Basso, who recruited her for a photography session. At the time, Bellucci was 23 years old.

January 1990: Marriage to Claudio Carlos Basso

On 3 January 1990, Monica Bellucci married Italian photographer Claudio Carlos Basso in Monte-Carlo.

1990: Met Nicola Farron on set of Vita coi figli

In 1990, Monica Bellucci met Italian actor Nicola Farron on the set of Vita coi figli, beginning a relationship that would last for several years.

1995: Met Vincent Cassel on set of The Apartment

In 1995, Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel met on the set of their film, The Apartment.

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1995: Separated from Nicola Farron

In 1995, Monica Bellucci and Nicola Farron separated due to increasing attention from other men and instability in their relationship.

August 1999: Married Vincent Cassel

In August 1999, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel married in Monaco.

1999: Discovery of Human Trafficking Network

In 1999, a vast human trafficking network was discovered in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. This event is depicted in the 2010 film "The Whistleblower", where Monica Bellucci played Laura Leviani.

September 2004: Birth of daughter Deva

On 12 September 2004, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel's first daughter, Deva, was born in Rome.

November 2004: Triggering Christmas Illuminations on the Champs-Élysées

On 23 November 2004, Monica Bellucci inaugurated the Christmas illuminations on the Champs-Élysées avenue by pressing the button that triggered the lights. She was the first foreign public figure invited by the City of Paris and the Champs-Élysées Committee to inaugurate this annual celebration.

April 2005: Unveiling of Wax Statue at the Grévin Museum

In April 2005, the Grévin Museum in Paris unveiled a wax statue of Monica Bellucci.

2006: Interview about meeting her first husband

In a 2006 interview, Monica Bellucci discussed meeting her first husband, Claudio Carlos Basso, in 1987.

2008: Supporting a fundraising campaign for children with cancer

In 2008, Monica Bellucci supported a fundraising campaign for a center dedicated to children battling cancer, located in Prima Porta, Italy. The initiative was led by the Associazione Genitori Oncologia Pediatrica (AGOP).

2009: Support for Roman Polanski

In 2009, Monica Bellucci signed a petition along with other filmmakers to support film director Roman Polanski, who had been arrested in connection with his 1977 sexual abuse charges.

March 2010: Organizing Nuit des Femmes

In March 2010, Monica Bellucci organized the Nuit des Femmes (Women's Night), bringing together female politicians, researchers, doctors, lawyers, writers, painters, and business leaders to discuss the progress of women's rights in France. The funds raised during the event supported the creation of accommodation, reintegration, and support centers for single mothers in precarious situations.

May 2010: Birth of daughter Léonie

On 21 May 2010, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel's second daughter, Léonie, was born in Rome.

November 2012: Attending state dinner at the Elysée Palace

On 21 November 2012, Monica Bellucci attended a state dinner hosted by French President François Hollande at the Elysée Palace in Paris. The dinner was part of the visit of Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and his ministers.

2012: Bellucci speaks about cosmetic procedures

In 2012, Monica Bellucci stated that she had never undergone cosmetic procedures, expressing her preference for natural aging over having her face retouched.

March 2013: Reflecting on their marriage

In March 2013, Monica Bellucci reflected on the evolution of her marriage with Vincent Cassel, noting their frequent separations due to living in different countries.

August 2013: Announced separation from Vincent Cassel

On 26 August 2013, the separation of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel by "mutual agreement" was announced, later leading to their divorce.

October 2013: Comments on relationships

In October 2013, Monica Bellucci said she had almost always been in a relationship since the one with her first boyfriend at the age of fourteen.

October 2015: Donation to Cannes flood recovery

In October 2015, Monica Bellucci donated €10,000 to the City of Cannes to fund a solidarity campaign aimed at supporting recovery efforts following the devastating floods in the Alpes-Maritimes region.

2015: Decided to live in France

By 2015, Monica Bellucci had decided to live in France.

April 2016: Opening of Official Instagram Account and Censorship of Photograph

In April 2016, the agency Karin Models, representing Bellucci, launched her official Instagram account. That same year, Instagram censored a photograph taken by Fred Meylan of Bellucci swimming, pixelating parts of her body.

2017: Started dating Nicolas Lefebvre

In 2017, Monica Bellucci started dating French sculptor and former model Nicolas Lefebvre.

March 2019: Made relationship with Nicolas Lefebvre official

In early March 2019, Monica Bellucci and Nicolas Lefebvre made their relationship "official" during a Chanel show at the Grand Palais in Paris.

July 2019: Bellucci told Italian magazine F about the end of their relationship with Nicolas Lefebvre.

In early July 2019, Monica Bellucci told Italian magazine F about the end of her relationship with Nicolas Lefebvre.

March 2020: Cancellation of Crystal Globe Awards

In March 2020, Monica Bellucci was due to be chairwoman of the 15th Crystal Globe Awards in Paris, but the ceremony was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 2021: Attending state dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron

On 5 July 2021, Monica Bellucci was invited to a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in honor of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura.

October 2022: Start of relationship with Tim Burton

In October 2022, Monica Bellucci and American filmmaker Tim Burton began their relationship.

February 2023: Relationship with Tim Burton reported

In February 2023, Paris Match reported that Monica Bellucci and American filmmaker Tim Burton were in a relationship that began in October 2022.

June 2023: Bellucci confirms relationship with Burton

In June 2023, Monica Bellucci confirmed she was in a relationship with Tim Burton.

October 2023: First public appearance with Tim Burton

In October 2023, Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton made their first public appearance together at the Rome Film Festival.

2023: Purchased a villa on the Greek island of Paros

In 2023, Monica Bellucci purchased a villa on the Greek island of Paros.

2023: Bellucci discusses being objectified

In 2023, Monica Bellucci said having been "objectified" during her film career did not bother her and that she was aware she had made the most of her body for specific roles. Elisabeth Vincentelli wrote for The New York Times in 2023 that Bellucci has achieved a "reputation as a symbol of European glamour and sophistication" that is "firmly established".