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.
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.
On 30 September 1964, Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy.
On September 1964, Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Italy.
In 1966, Jean-Pierre Melville's gangster film of the same title was released. "The Second Wind" starring Monica Bellucci is a remake of this critically acclaimed film.
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.
In 1983, Monica Bellucci was dressed by Pina Alberti and modeled at a fashion show at the Teatro degli Illuminati in Città di Castello as part of an event called Momento Donna, hosted by Maria Giovanna Elmi.
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.
In 1987, Piero Piazzi initially assessed Monica Bellucci at Elite Model Management, deeming her "not ready".
In 1989, Monica Bellucci lived in New York and was already a millionaire due to her modeling career.
On 3 January 1990, Monica Bellucci married Italian photographer Claudio Carlos Basso in Monte-Carlo.
In 1990, Carlo Vanzina recommended Monica Bellucci to Dino Risi for the television miniseries Vita coi figli after noticing her photo in a magazine.
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.
In 1990, the French luxury house Dior used Monica Bellucci's image and name for its Haute Couture line.
In May 1991, Monica Bellucci made her acting debut in Vita coi figli, a two-part television film, playing the role of Elda.
In 1991, Monica Bellucci made her acting debut in the Italian television miniseries Vita coi figli.
In 1991, Monica Bellucci was the brand ambassador for the cosmetics company L'Oréal and appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
According to Stefano Gabbana, 1992 was the first time Monica Bellucci returned to the catwalk for the house since 1992.
In 1992, Monica Bellucci combined her work as a model with her acting debut.
In 1992, Monica Bellucci played one of Dracula's brides in the horror film Bram Stoker's Dracula.
In 1993, Monica Bellucci first met Giuseppe Tornatore when he directed her in a television advertisement for Dolce & Gabbana perfume.
In 1995, Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel met on the set of their film, The Apartment.
In 1995, Monica Bellucci and Nicola Farron separated due to increasing attention from other men and instability in their relationship.
In 1995, Monica Bellucci moved to France and settled in Paris to improve her career prospects in the film industry.
In 1996, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel began acting together in films, with a total of nine collaborations between 1996 and 2006.
In 1996, Monica Bellucci had her breakthrough role in The Apartment, receiving a César Award nomination.
In 1996, Monica Bellucci's performance as Lisa in the French film noir, The Apartment, earned her a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress. This nomination significantly boosted her career in France and solidified her position as a respected actress.
In 1997, Monica Bellucci became the brand ambassador and muse of Cartier jewellery, also posing for the Pirelli Calendar.
In 1997, Monica Bellucci starred in Jan Kounen's Dobermann, where she played a mute Romani woman, necessitating her to learn sign language. Also in 1997, she auditioned with Pierce Brosnan for the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies at his request, but was not cast due to studio preferences for an American actress.
In 1998, Monica Bellucci received a Globo d'oro Award for Best Actress for her leading role as Giulia Giovannini in the Italian comedy-drama L'ultimo capodanno.
In August 1999, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel married in Monaco.
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.
In 2000, Monica Bellucci gained the attention of American audiences in Under Suspicion and achieved greater international recognition for her role as Malèna Scordia in Malèna.
In 2000, Monica Bellucci portrayed Malèna Scordia in the film Malèna, set in Sicily. This role brought her worldwide attention and international success. Miramax secured the film for US distribution.
In 2000, Monica Bellucci posed for the GQ calendar, photographed by Gian Paolo Barbieri.
In 2000, Monica Bellucci starred in her first English-language lead role in Under Suspicion, alongside Morgan Freeman and Gene Hackman, which marked her introduction to American audiences. The film's selection as a closing film at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival also marked her red-carpet debut at the event.
In 2000, with the release of Malèna, Thomas of the Los Angeles Times stated Monica Bellucci "has the impact of the great Italian stars". Paul Tatara of CNN International called her a "world-class bombshell".
Since 2000, Monica Bellucci has appeared on national and international covers of numerous magazines, including Elle, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue.
In 2001, Monica Bellucci posed nude with caviar on her breasts for the cover of Esquire's Desire issue.
In 2001, Monica Bellucci starred in Brotherhood of the Wolf, a French period drama based on historical events. She played an underused role as a courtesan-papist spy.
In 2002, AskMen named Monica Bellucci number one on their list of the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women".
In 2002, Monica Bellucci co-starred in Gaspar Noé's Irréversible. The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, and generated controversy due to its graphic content.
In 2002, Monica Bellucci starred in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, a light-hearted comedy where she portrayed Cleopatra. Also in 2002, she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Saturn Awards for Brotherhood of the Wolf.
In 2002, Monica Bellucci starred in the comedy Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra and portrayed a rape victim in the controversial thriller Irréversible.
In 2002, The Times' Pearce described Monica Bellucci as "arguably the world's most beautiful actress", noting her specialization in playing "ugly scenes", as exemplified by the rape scene in Irréversible.
In May 2003, Monica Bellucci was mistress of ceremonies at the 56th Cannes Film Festival, presiding over the opening and closing ceremonies.
In 2003, Chris Campion of The Daily Telegraph stated: "'La Bellucci' is Italy's national sweetheart and an icon of European cinema".
In 2003, Monica Bellucci played Alessia in the Italian film Remember Me, My Love, earning her the Nastro d'Argento award for Best Supporting Actress. Also in 2003, she co-starred with Bruce Willis in Tears of the Sun.
In 2003, Monica Bellucci portrayed Persephone in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The Matrix Reloaded was a commercial success, while The Matrix Revolutions received mixed reviews.
On 12 September 2004, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel's first daughter, Deva, was born in Rome.
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.
In 2004, Monica Bellucci played Mary Magdalene in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Despite initial concerns about the film's success, it became a major commercial hit. Bellucci had to quickly learn Aramaic and Latin for the role.
In 2004, while pregnant, Monica Bellucci posed nude for the Italian cover of Vanity Fair in protest against Italian laws on in vitro fertilization. Also, her status as the only actress contractually bound to Cartier was made public.
Monica Bellucci was named the "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" in 2004 in an Ipsos survey of 1,002 people in France that was commissioned by TF1.
In April 2005, the Grévin Museum in Paris unveiled a wax statue of Monica Bellucci.
On July 2, 2005, Monica Bellucci was awarded the European Golden Globe for cinema at Rome's 45th Globo d'oro ceremony. Also in 2005, she played the Mirror Queen in Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm.
In 2005, Monica Bellucci played a prostitute in How Much Do You Love Me?
In 2005, Salisbury wrote in The Guardian that Monica Bellucci represents an "international object of desire" and said: "[i]n person, as on screen, Bellucci radiates a rare, otherworldly beauty".
From 17 to 28 May 2006, Monica Bellucci was a jury member at the 59th Cannes Film Festival.
In 2006, French Minister of the Interior Nicolas Sarkozy conferred Monica Bellucci with the knight insignia of the Order of Arts and Letters.
In 2006, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel acted together in nine films between 1996 and 2006.
In 2006, Monica Bellucci received the knight insignias of the French Order of Arts and Letters.
In 2006, Monica Bellucci starred in Napoleon and Me as Baroness Emilia. Also in 2006, she appeared in the film d'auteur (auteur film) The Stone Council, an adaptation from the novel of the same name.
In 2006, Monica Bellucci was named brand ambassador for Dior and the face of a range of products.
In a 2006 interview, Monica Bellucci discussed meeting her first husband, Claudio Carlos Basso, in 1987.
In September 2007, the action thriller Shoot 'Em Up, starring Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti, and Clive Owen, was released in the US. Bellucci portrayed Donna Quintano in the movie.
In November 2007, Le Monde reported on the commercial failures of "The Second Wind" and "The Stone Council".
In 2007, Cartier designed a collection of luxury diamond jewellery inspired by Monica Bellucci, first presented at a Cartier event in Dubai.
In 2007, Monica Bellucci acted in Shoot 'Em Up.
In 2007, Monica Bellucci was named the "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" in an Ipsos survey of 1,002 people in France that was commissioned by TF1.
On 9 May 2008, it was reported that Monica Bellucci was the second-most-popular European personality (excluding France) among the French, according to a survey of 1,003 people conducted by the Superior Audiovisual Council as part of Europe Day.
In 2008, Monica Bellucci co-starred in Marco Tullio Giordana's "Wild Blood" with Luca Zingaretti. The movie explores the lives of Luisa Ferida and Osvaldo Valenti during the Italian Fascism period.
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).
On 5 March 2009, Monica Bellucci received a World Actress Award at the Women's World Award in Vienna.
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.
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.
In April 2010, Monica Bellucci posed semi-nude while pregnant for the cover of Vanity Fair Italy.
On 21 May 2010, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel's second daughter, Léonie, was born in Rome.
In 2010, Monica Bellucci acted in The Whistleblower.
In 2010, Monica Bellucci's role as brand ambassador for Dior concluded.
In 2011, Cashmere goods manufacturer Éric Bompard appointed Monica Bellucci as its brand ambassador for its winter advertising campaign.
In 2011, French authorities tried to recover unpaid French taxes for the tax years 2011 to 2013 from Monica Bellucci, suspecting tax evasion.
In 2011, Monica Bellucci acted in The Ages of Love.
In 2011, Monica Bellucci was ranked fourth in Los Angeles Times Magazine's list of the "50 most beautiful women in film". She was voted number one on NRJ 12's list of "100 sexiest stars of 2011", which was based on a nationwide survey conducted in France that included American and French actresses, models, singers, female athletes and television presenters.
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.
In 2012, Monica Bellucci starred in "Rhino Season" and learned to speak Persian for the role. Her performance was noted for its poise, grace, and stoic minimalism.
In 2012, Monica Bellucci stated that she had never undergone cosmetic procedures, expressing her preference for natural aging over having her face retouched.
In 2012, Monica Bellucci was the face of an eponymous range of Dolce & Gabbana lipstick.
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.
On 26 August 2013, the separation of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel by "mutual agreement" was announced, later leading to their divorce.
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.
In 2013, French authorities tried to recover unpaid French taxes for the tax years 2011 to 2013 from Monica Bellucci, suspecting tax evasion.
In 2014, Monica Bellucci acted in The Wonders.
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.
In 2015, Monica Bellucci starred as Sophie Bernard in the Canadian drama film "Ville-Marie". Her performance was praised, and she received the Best Actress Award from the Dublin Film Critics' Circle.
In 2015, Monica Bellucci's role in Ville-Marie earned her the Dublin Film Critics' Circle Award for Best Actress, and she appeared in the James Bond film Spectre, becoming the oldest Bond girl at age 50.
In 2015, at 50 years old, Monica Bellucci became the oldest Bond girl at that time, playing Lucia Sciarra in Sam Mendes' "Spectre".
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.
In 2016, French President François Hollande presented Monica Bellucci with the knight insignia in the National Order of the Legion of Honour at the Elysée Palace.
In 2016, Monica Bellucci appeared in films such as On the Milky Road and in the television series Mozart in the Jungle.
In 2016, Monica Bellucci had a guest role in the third season of the American comedy-drama streaming television series "Mozart in the Jungle", portraying Alessandra, an opera singer.
In 2016, Monica Bellucci portrayed Nevesta in the film "On the Milky Road", a romance set during the 1990s Bosnian War. She had to learn her dialogue in Serbian for the role.
In 2016, Monica Bellucci received the knight insignias of the French Legion of Honour.
On 1 July 2017, Monica Bellucci received the Nastro d'Argento europeo (European Silver Ribbon Award) for her performance in "On the Milky Road" at the ancient theatre of Taormina in Sicily.
In 2017, Monica Bellucci started dating French sculptor and former model Nicolas Lefebvre.
In 2017, Monica Bellucci was invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to become a permanent member representing Italy, making her a voting juror for the annual Academy Awards (Oscars).
In 2017, the documentary film "Maria by Callas" was released and afterwards writer and director Tom Volf proposed to Monica Bellucci a project based on his book Maria Callas: Lettres & Mémoires.
In June 2018, Monica Bellucci appeared in a fashion parade for Dolce & Gabbana, opening the second day of Milan Fashion Week.
From 26 to 30 September 2018, Monica Bellucci chaired the judging panel of the 29th Dinard British Film Festival.
In 2018, Forbes Italy recognized Monica Bellucci as one of the 100 most successful Italian women.
In 2018, Forbes valued Monica Bellucci's wealth at $45 million, ranking her as the third-richest Italian actor.
In 2018, French tax authorities investigated Monica Bellucci for non-declaration of a safe and bank accounts in Switzerland linked to an offshore company in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
In 2018, Monica Bellucci acted in Call My Agent! on television.
In 2018, Monica Bellucci had a leading role in the Australian comedy science-fiction horror film "Nekrotronic", playing a necromancer and demonic soul-eater.
In 2018, Monica Bellucci was included in Forbes Italy's list of "Successful women: the 100 winning Italian women".
In early March 2019, Monica Bellucci and Nicolas Lefebvre made their relationship "official" during a Chanel show at the Grand Palais in Paris.
In early July 2019, Monica Bellucci told Italian magazine F about the end of her relationship with Nicolas Lefebvre.
From 27 November to 6 December 2019, Monica Bellucci made her theatrical debut at the Marigny Theatre in Paris in "Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs", a one-woman show directed by Tom Volf, in which she recited letters on stage.
In 2019, Monica Bellucci appeared on the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana at the Milan fashion week, joining other supermodels from the 1990s.
In 2019, Monica Bellucci had a cameo role as Elena, the daughter of Jean-Louis Duroc, in Claude Lelouch's film "The Best Years of a Life", set in Normandy.
In 2019, Monica Bellucci made her stage debut as Maria Callas in Letters and Memoirs.
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.
In 2020, Mayor Dario Nardella awarded Monica Bellucci the Key to the City of Florence.
In 2020, Monica Bellucci appeared in the film The Man Who Sold His Skin.
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.
In September 2021, Monica Bellucci stated that she was "up to date with my tax obligations both in France and abroad".
In October 2021, Monica Bellucci was named in the Pandora Papers, a massive data leak from offshore entities of high-profile figures.
In 2021, Vogue France ranked Monica Bellucci fourth in its list of the "most beautiful Italian actresses of all time".
In 2021, at the 66th David di Donatello ceremony, Monica Bellucci received a David Special Award for her career achievements.
In October 2022, Monica Bellucci and American filmmaker Tim Burton began their relationship.
In 2022, Monica Bellucci co-starred in Martin Campbell's action thriller "Memory" and performed "Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, Chatelet Theatre in Paris, and in Istanbul and Los Angeles.
In January 2023, at 58 years old, Monica Bellucci performed the play "Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs" at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
In February 2023, Paris Match reported that Monica Bellucci and American filmmaker Tim Burton were in a relationship that began in October 2022.
In June 2023, Monica Bellucci confirmed she was in a relationship with Tim Burton.
In October 2023, Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton made their first public appearance together at the Rome Film Festival.
In 2023, Monica Bellucci purchased a villa on the Greek island of Paros.
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".
In 2024, Monica Bellucci appeared in the film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
In 2024, Monica Bellucci won the Nastro d'Argento Award for Protagonist of the Year in Documentaries for her interpretation of Callas in "Letters and Memoirs".
In September 2025, Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton ended their relationship.
In 2025, it will be featured on the soundtrack to the Tamil film Coolie (2025 film) a track inspired by Monica Bellucci and titled "Monica", by Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj and music composer Anirudh Ravichander.
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