Monica Bellucci is an Italian legend who is most famed for her modeling and acting work. Hailing from Umbria, she was raised by businessman father Pasquale Bellucci and artist mother Brunella Briganti.
Initially, Monica aspired to be a lawyer and started modeling just to pay for her studies. But later, she decided to enter the world of fashion as a professional and moved to Milan. Bellucci is most known for collaborating with Dior and Dolce & Gabbana brands. Being considered among the most attractive and hottest women in the world, she was featured on dozens of magazine covers.
In 1990, Bellucci got her first role in the TV film Vita coi figli and in a year, she starred in the feature film The Raffle. In 1992, she appeared in her debut Hollywood project, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The performer gained worldwide recognition in 2000 thanks to playing the lead character in Malena film and proceeded with playing in both European and American projects.
Among Monica Bellucci’s movie credits are Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, Irréversible, The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, Don’t Look Back, A Burning Hot Summer, Spectre plus On the Milky Road. Additionally, she appeared on such television shows as The Miracle, Twin Peaks, Mozart in the Jungle and Platane.
In 1990-1994, Monica was married to Claudio Carlos Basso, an Italian photographer. On August 3, 1999, she tied knots with Vincent Cassel. In 2004, they welcomed daughter Deva. And in 2010, another baby girl named Leonie joined the family. However, in 2013, the marriage of two celebrities was dissolved. In 2017-2019, Bellucci was romantically linked to sculptor Nicolas Lefebvre, who was 18 years younger than she.
A curious fact: by playing in Spectre, Monica became the oldest Bond Girl as she was 51 at that time.
