She knows 5 languages and has been the “muse” of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for more than a quarter of a century. She has been married twice and has 2 daughters. She loves swimming and yoga and loves pasta and pizza.
She is 52 and has never gone under a plastic surgeon’s knife – but she still looks amazing!
She is Monica Bellucci. A famous fashion model, a talented actress, a real Italian, a sex symbol of modern cinema, a crazy mommy and simply a charming woman.
Monica Bellucci: touches of biography and career
On the last day of September 1964, in the small Italian town of Città di Castello, a daughter was born into the family of an employee of one of the transport companies, Pasquale Bellucci, and the artist Brunella Briganti. They named her Monica Anna Maria.
There were no more children in the family, so little Monica Bellucci felt quite lonely as a child and doesn’t particularly like to remember those years.
After graduating from school, the girl set her sights on becoming a lawyer, and in order to earn money for university studies, she began working as a model. However, the show schedule turned out to be so tight that there was no time left for studying. And Monica decides to devote herself entirely to the modeling business.
By the age of 24, she moved to Milan, where her career as a fashion model quickly gained momentum: covers of Vogue and Elle, contracts with Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Prada, Victoria's Secret, Hermes, Escada, Revlon, Cartier and other big names. brands, filming in Paris and New York, London and Tokyo...
Life swirled her in a whirlwind of endless travel, advertising campaigns and photo shoots.
Monica Bellucci posed nude more than once or twice; she also appeared on the cover of the famous men's magazine Maxim. And Monica celebrated her 40th birthday at the first step in the top of the most beautiful women in the world - such a wonderful and well-deserved “gift” was given to her by the international men's Internet portal Ask Men's.
However, a long and fruitful collaboration with the most famous fashion houses and the most venerable photographers of our time, recognition and fame in the world of advertising - all this was not enough for Monica Bellucci. Having conquered one peak, she decided to take another one by storm - cinema.
In 1990, Monica starred in the television film “Life with Children”, and after that - in two more Italian films, where she played the main roles. Success came to her after the release of the film “Dracula” by Francis Ford Coppola in 1992. After a relatively small role as one of Count Dracula’s brides, offers poured in from both Europe and America.
For 3 years (from 1992 to 1995) Monica starred in 5 films. And that was just the beginning. Today, to list films with Monica Bellucci, you will need to compile an impressive list - the actress’s filmography consists of 63 films in which she played both leading and episodic roles.
Among them were Mary Magdalene in Mel Gibson's drama "The Passion of the Christ" and the vampire in "Shaitan", Cleopatra in the comedy "Asterix and Obelix: The Cleopatra Mission" and the mirror queen in the fantasy thriller "The Brothers Grimm", the courtesan Sylvia in the historical action film "Brotherhood" wolf" and Persephone in two parts of "The Matrix".
But perhaps Monica’s most scandalous and most difficult role is Alex in the dramatic thriller Irreversible, which was released in 2001. The brutal rape scene, lasting 9 minutes, shocked even the well-worn audience at the Cannes Film Festival. As a sign of protest, 250 people left the screening, some of them requiring medical attention, and 20 people lost consciousness right in the hall.
Critics received the film ambiguously, and after the scandalous premiere, Monica was predicted to end her career as an actress. Fortunately, the predictions did not come true, although she openly admits that she is scared to watch this film again, and she will never touch the dress that was sewn for filming and remained “as a keepsake.”
Such a kaleidoscope of roles and genres is proof that Monica Bellucci can play any role. And play it with all your might!
This is confirmed by numerous awards and nominations: 12 times the actress was nominated as “Best Actress”, “Best Supporting Actress” and in a number of other categories, and 15 times she was awarded the awards “For Contribution to Cinema”, “Actress of the Year”, “ “Best Actress,” she received the Golden Globe twice.
Career
In 1988, Monica moved to Milan, where she signed a contract with Elite Model Management
.
In 1989, Monica was already a famous model in Paris and New York. She posed for famous designer magazines in the modeling business Dolce & Gabbana
and
Elle
(France).
In February 2001, Esquire Magazine's
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he published photos of Monica on the cover and contained information about her on five pages.
In 2003, her photographs also appeared on the cover of the magazine, but in Maxim
.
In 2004, the actress topped the list of the hundred most beautiful women in the world according to Ask Men’s
.
Monica's modeling career is managed by the New York agency Elle+
.
Having achieved success in the modeling field, Monica did not stop there and decided to act in films. In 1990 she made her debut in Italian cinema. Her first works were “Life with Children”, “Bandits”, “Abuse”. Episodic roles in these films did not bring the actress much success. In 1992, Bellucci was invited to play a role in his film by director Francis Ford Coppola. The role of Dracula's bride in the film "Dracula" was the first serious role of Monica Bellucci, after which offers to star in films began to come from many film studios in Europe and America. “Stubborn Fate”, “Heroes”, “Snowball”, “Joseph” - Monica starred in these films in Italy from 1992 to 1995.
In 1996, Monica Bellucci achieved success as an actress. For her role as Lisa in the film “The Apartment,” Monica was nominated for a Cesar Award in the “Promising Actress” category. During the filming of this film, Bellucci met the French actor Vincent Cassel, with whom she later started a family. The next film in which Monica starred was the French action film Doberman.
In 1997, Monica Bellucci worked in three films: “Stress”, “Bad Form”, “The Way You Want Me”, and in 1998 - in four: “Desire”, “There will be no holiday”, “About those who love ", "Compromise". Film offers continued to come from all over the world, but Monica was very demanding about them, trying to choose only those roles where her talent as an actress could be fully revealed.
Continuing to act in films, the already world-famous model became a first-class actress. Her photographs appeared on the covers of glossy magazines. In the film "Malena" the acting talent of Monica Bellucci was revealed in all its splendor. The beauty and charm of the actress, coupled with her acting skills, won the hearts of all viewers and critics.
In 2001, Monica and her husband starred in the film “Brotherhood of the Wolf,” where she brilliantly played the role of Sylvia. The next role is the Egyptian queen in the most expensive European film of 2002, “Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra.” Irreversible was a controversial film, with a realistic nine-minute brutal rape scene shocking audiences at the film's Cannes screening. Monica herself admitted that she was very scared to watch this film.
The next films were “Remember Me”, “Tears of the Sun”, as well as filming in the cult films of the Wachowski brothers “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix: Revolution”. Monica never stopped at films of the same genre and, following the action, starred in the very difficult film “The Passion of the Christ.”
In 2004, the films “Secret Agents”, “She Hates Me” and “The Brothers Grimm” were released, where Monica plays the role of the Mirror Queen
.
On January 27, 2006, the premiere of the film “Shaitan” took place, then “Brotherhood of the Stone” and “N (Me and Napoleon)”. In 2007, the films “Shoot 'Em Up” and “Second Wind” were released.
The actress often admitted that she dreams of starring in the same film with Robert De Niro. In 2011, the actors appeared together in the film “Love: Instructions for Use.”
In October 2011, Monica became the face of the updated Royal Velvet series
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In 2015, Monica starred in the 24th film “007: Specter” from the “Bond” series, where she played the role of Lucia Sciarra, James Bond’s girlfriend.
Monica Bellucci: personal life, husbands and children
Monica married twice. And she got divorced twice. Her first marriage to photographer Claudio Carlos Basso, whom she married at age 20, lasted 4 years.
The next groom of the Italian beauty was actor Nicolas Ferron. That, however, he never became Bellucci’s husband.
After 6 years of engagement, they broke up - while filming the film "The Apartment", Monica met her new love - French actor Vincent Cassel. She lived with him for 19 years (5 years in a civil marriage and 14 in an official marriage). She gave birth to two daughters.
But this marriage also did not withstand the “career test”: he is an actor, she is an actress, constant filming and traveling - all this does not strengthen the relationship.
Such a “gypsy” marriage (the couple never lived together) was, apparently, doomed from the beginning. But “as a keepsake” of him, Monica has two daughters – it is thanks to them, according to the actress, that she wakes up happy.
She gave birth to her first daughter, Virgo, 18 days before her 40th birthday. The second – Leonie – 6 years later. Such late children, according to Monica Bellucci, are her conscious choice.
It’s just that, keeping an eye on the ticking biological clock, she planned to give birth to her second child as soon as possible, but... she suddenly became interested in the role of a mother. She breastfed baby Virgo for a long time, happily spent time only with her alone, getting to know her and taking her time with her second pregnancy.
By the way, the “interesting situation” became another “plot” for Monica: both times she appeared on the covers of Vanity Fair magazine with an already very impressive belly.
For the first time, she posed completely naked, thus expressing her protest against the “idiotic law” that limited the rights of Italian women to conceive using IVF.
The second “pregnant” photo shoot was less revealing - the body of the 45-year-old film star was partially covered with underwear or clothes.
Monica Bellucci
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Monica Bellucci - Films - Monica Bellucci - "Malena" - Monica Bellucci - "Irreversible" - Monica Bellucci - "The Passion of the Christ" Monica Bellucci - Personal life
Monica Bellucci was born on September 30, 1964 in Città di Castello in the Italian province of Umbria in the family of artist Brinella Briganti and transport worker Pasquale Bellucci. She was the only child in the family, after graduating from school she studied at the Faculty of Law at the University of Perugia. Bellucci was very keen on independence, and began to work as a model to pay for her studies. By 1988, she had achieved great success in the modeling business and moved to Milan.
Monica Bellucci - Films In 1990, Bellucci starred in her debut television film, Dino Rosi's Life with Children, and was almost immediately followed by the films Abuse and Stubborn Fate. The actress's first English-language film was Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula in 1992. Despite the fact that the actress played a small role as Count Dracula's concubine, she was noticed by film studios in Europe and America. From 1992 to 1995, she starred in the films “Band of Losers,” “Briganti,” “Snowball,” “Joseph the Beautiful,” and “The Sky is Just Bluer.” In 1996, Bellucci began collaborating with French cinema, and soon she was nominated for a Cesar as most promising actress for her role as Lisa in the film The Apartment. In 2000, Giuseppe Tornatore’s film “Malena” was released with Bellucci in the title role, and international recognition finally came to her. The following year, the films “Brotherhood of the Wolf” and “Asterix and Obelix - Mission Cleopatra” were released. Bellucci received the role of Persephone in the sequel films of the cult “Matrix” by the Wachowski brothers. One of Bellucci’s most famous films was the film “On the Milky Way” by Emir Kusturica, which tells the story of the love between the rural eccentric Costa and a beautiful emigrant with Italian roots during the Bosnian War. In 2021, the actress appeared in several episodes of the indie series Mozart in the Jungle as an opera singer.
Monica Bellucci - "Malena"
2000 drama directed and written by Giuseppe Tornatore. The action takes place in Sicily during World War II. Teenager Renato (Giuseppe Sulfaro) receives a bicycle as a gift from his parents and joins the campaign of local boys, with whom he goes to see the local beauty Malena (Monica Bellucci). The girl's exceptional appearance haunts the whole city, but she ignores the attitude of those around her. Malena takes care of her deaf father and lives on his salary because her husband has gone to the front and no one in the city will give her a job. Men are afraid of their wives' jealousy, but they themselves cannot take their eyes off the girl, and women constantly gossip about her. One day news comes that Malena's husband died in the war, and fans begin to attack her, but for a long time she rejects everyone. At this time, damaging rumors about the girl spread like wildfire, and Renato's classmates throw a note to Malena's father that she is engaged in prostitution. The father disowns the girl, and then real hell begins in her life.
Monica Bellucci - "Irreversible"
Gaspar Noe's shocking 2002 drama, consisting of 13 episodes and edited in reverse chronological order. Each episode was shot in one shot, without splicing. The main character of the film, Alex (Monica Bellucci), along with her boyfriend Marcus (Vincent Cassel) and ex-husband Pierre (Albert Dupontel) go to a party. There, Alex quarrels with Marcus and leaves alone. In an empty underground passage with red walls, she is attacked by a cruel sadist and brutally raped. Marcus and Pierre decide to kill the rapist with their own hands and go looking for him at a local gay club. Some episodes are accompanied by a low-frequency hum, similar to the sound of a distant earthquake, which causes anxiety for many. The sound and horrifyingly graphic scenes caused 250 spectators to leave the theater at the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, with many requiring medical attention.
Monica Bellucci - “The Passion of the Christ” Mel Gibson's drama about the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ. The picture begins with the scene of the prayer for the cup, when Jesus (James Caviezel) in the Garden of Gethsemane asks God to deliver him from his suffering, and Judas sells his teacher and moves toward him with the soldiers of the Temple Guard. The disciples try to intercede for Jesus, but the teacher himself stops them, and the guards take him to the Sanhedrin for trial. Meanwhile, John (Hristo Zhivkov), Christ's favorite disciple, tells his mother Mary (Maia Morgenstern) and Mary Magdalene (Monica Bellucci) what happened. The film tells about all subsequent events and ends with the scene of the resurrection of Christ. Mel Gibson created the script based on the four canonical Gospels.
Monica Bellucci - Personal life
Bellucci first married at age 23 to photographer Claudio Carlos Basso, but the marriage lasted only six months. After the breakup, the actress met Italian actor Nicolas Ferron and was engaged to him for the next six years. In 1996, Bellucci starred in the film “The Apartment” and met actor Vincent Cassel on the set. They married three years later in Monte Carlo, and the marriage produced two daughters: Deva and Leonie. In 2013, the actors announced that they were divorcing by mutual consent.
Monica Bellucci: height, weight and other parameters
Looking at Monica Bellucci, many involuntarily wonder: what are the parameters of the figure of one of the most beautiful and sexy women of our time? Well, there is no secret in this.
- Height – 171 cm.
- Weight – 63-64 kg.
- Bust/waist/hip volume – 94-64-91 (+/- 2 cm).
- Clothing size – 36 (European).
- Shoe size – 41.
- Breast size – 4.
As you can see, Monica is not one of the fragile skinny types. However, she doesn’t see any problem in this, and goes on a diet only when it’s needed “for the role.”
In ordinary life, the actress does not deny herself her favorite dishes, although she admits that after the birth of her second daughter she became a little more “cautious” in food.
And I started going to the gym. Occasionally. Monica honestly admits that she hasn’t trained at all before, and even now she’s too lazy to get up early in the morning to get to the gym. In addition, she does not like monotonous exercises. It's a matter of yoga! But even here, due to the busy work schedule, one cannot dream of regular classes.
So Monica Bellucci admits with a laugh that instead of exhausting workouts, she simply puts on a black dress - it’s much more practical and fun.
And kilograms and centimeters... And God bless them! After all, as the film star once said:
“...beauty for a woman becomes a problem only in two cases: when it is not there and when there is nothing but beauty.”
And another eloquent statement of hers: “I’m not skinny, but I’m not fat either! I love to eat and enjoy life! Who cares?". And really – who? Certainly not hers!
That is why she still calmly films without clothes. By the way, the vast majority of Bellucci’s erotic photos “do not know” computer processing - so the beauty of the sultry Italian is all natural, “without deception.”
Monica Bellucci. Biography
In 1998, Monica took part in the creation of a calendar for Max magazine, and two years later she posed for GQ.
Since 2001, Monica Bellucci has been the face of the Cartier jewelry company.
Bellucci is one of the few models who has posed twice for the famous Pirelli calendar, for which 12 of the world's most beautiful women are selected once a year.
In 1990, she made her debut on the silver screen in the film “Life with Sons” (Vita coi figli).
In the 1990s, she starred in the leading roles of the Italian films “Stubborn Fate” (Ostinato destino, 1992), “The Snowball” (Mitici, 1994), “Joseph the Beautiful: Deputy of the Pharaoh” (Joseph, 1995) and others.
In 1996, the French detective film Apartment was released, starring Monica Bellucci. The film received a BAFTA Award (1997) in the category “Best Non-English Language Film.”
On the set of the film, Bellucci met the famous French actor Vincent Cassel, whom she later married.
Together they played in several more films, including Dobermann (1997), Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001), and Irreversible (2002).
In the 2000s, she starred in the films Malena (2000), Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), and Agents secrets (2004). , as well as in Bertrand Blier’s “How Much Are You Worth?” (How Much Do You Love Me?, 2005).
In 2003, Bellucci played Persephone in two Matrix films directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski - Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions.
In recent years, she has starred in the films “Don’t Look Back” (Ne te retourne pas, 2009), “Snitch” (Whistleblower, 2010), “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010), “Love: Instructions for Use” (Manuale d 'amore 3, 2011), “That Summer of Passion” (That Summer International, 2011), “People who hug” (Des gens qui s'embrassent, 2013).
In 2014, Bellucci played one of the main roles in the film “Miracle” by Italian director Aliche Rohrwacher, which received the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
One of the actress’s latest works is the main role in a duet with Emir Kusturica in his film under the working title “War and Love, or the Love Trilogy.”
Monica Bellucci was twice awarded the Italian Golden Globe (1998, 2005), and the Silver Ribbon of the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists (2003).
Fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Married to Vincent Cassel, the actress had two daughters - Virgo (2004) and Leonie (2010). In August 2013, it became known that the couple had separated.
The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources
Beauty secrets of Monica Bellucci
Comparing Monica Bellucci in photos in her youth and in recent photographs, you always wonder how she retained her beauty?
After all, the actress has not undergone any plastic surgery – that’s why even now she looks not only attractive, but also natural.
What is the secret of her flawless appearance? She is asked this question in almost every interview. Well, Monica willingly shares her “secrets” with the whole world.
How does Monica Bellucci take care of herself?
The most important thing is lip care. The actress's lips are full, so they dry out quickly and need regular moisturizing. In addition, Monica Bellucci is sure that lips are one of the most attractive parts of a woman’s body.
Bath. This is the favorite “procedure” of the Italian. Three quarters of an hour (or better yet, an hour) that you can devote to yourself and only yourself - priceless time!
Moisturizers. Light moisturizing creams are perhaps the only item in Monica Bellucci’s daily facial care routine.
Makeup by Monica Bellucci
Brown eyes, dark hair – Monica’s bright “southern” beauty, in principle, “allows” her to do without makeup at all. But she considers make-up a kind of “armor” - without makeup, the actress feels more vulnerable.
Monica's cosmetic bag contains natural shades and products that do not interfere with the skin's breathing. The actress emphasizes the natural beauty of her eyes with light shadows in light shades of gray or brown and black mascara.
But Monica’s favorite cosmetic product is lipstick. By her own admission, she has a lot of lipsticks - from neutrals to bright “classic” reds.
Monica Bellucci: clothing style
Monica's favorite color to wear is black.
And next to him are white and red.
By combining them, she either “reduces the degree” of her “blatant” sexuality, or, on the contrary, increases it.
The actress skillfully “wears” such a rather complex print as polka dots - but uses only its black and white version. And she competently complements the look with stiletto pumps and a black handbag.
Dolce and Gabbana, Sicily and...of course, lace! Like a real Italian, and also the muse of the D&G duo, Monica often wears lace and looks stunning in it!
As if nostalgic for the time when she dreamed of becoming a lawyer, the actress often appears at official events in strict trouser suits, under which she wears either a shirt, a bustier, or just a white T-shirt.
Well, Monica Bellucci’s “calling card” is a long, tight-fitting evening dress with open shoulders and a seductive neckline. And, of course, high heels. Classics are always in fashion.
And it is the classic style, like no other, that perfectly emphasizes the femininity and sensuality of the “second Sophia Loren” - as Monica Bellucci is often called.
Star mom: Monica Bellucci
Many women stop taking care of themselves after the birth of a child, because all their attention is focused on the newborn. Has your attitude towards your appearance changed after giving birth?
My youngest, Leona, is one and a half years old.
And at first, like a normal mother, I was absorbed only in her. What to hide, I often forgot about myself, about how I look. And this is normal, because this is how nature intended. But it’s also natural at some point to want to return to your previous form. It sometimes saddens me to watch women who completely stop caring for themselves. What changes have occurred to your figure after the birth of your second child?
I have a strong maternal instinct, and I thoroughly enjoyed breastfeeding. During this period, you sleep little and become very tired, and for this reason you begin to eat a lot. This is why it takes time after feeding to get your body in order. Some women manage to lose weight in two months. But I’m not one of those: it took me a whole year. But I was in no hurry and am not in a hurry - I want to give my child as much time as he needs.
You gave birth to your first daughter at forty, and your second at 45. What stopped you from having children before - career or self-doubt?
If you are healthy and ready to take on responsibility, age is not a barrier. But everything has its time. I am sure that both times in my life motherhood happened at the right moment.
How do you feel about plastic surgery? Can you imagine that one day you will take this opportunity to preserve your beauty?
Human beauty, alas, is not durable; it fades over the years. And at some point you have to make your choice: to go under the surgeon’s knife or not. I do not undertake to judge people who undergo plastic surgery, this is their personal choice. You should only go for it if you are confident that these changes will bring you pleasure. Now I don’t want to have plastic surgery because I like myself the way I am. But who knows what will happen in ten years and what decision I will come to then.
What would you like to change in yourself, in your character?
No one is perfect, we all have our flaws. But by and large, I would not want to change anything in my character, nor, indeed, to correct my appearance.
What do you look like at work?
I act in films, in advertising, for magazine covers. But I realized a long time ago that you shouldn’t confuse your real self and the image that is created on the screen or during a photo shoot. Therefore, in everyday life I am not at all the same as you are used to seeing me in the movies or on the cover of a magazine.
What do you prefer to do in your free time?
I don’t have a lot of it, but when I do, I try to spend as much time as possible with my wonderful children.
How is your day?
Sometimes I can be very chaotic, literally torn between children and career. But overall, I manage to find and maintain a balance between family, household chores and work.
What cosmetic products do you use daily? Which ones - in special cases? What is the most important thing in makeup for you?
Every day I use mascara, blush and lipstick. But I don’t like deliberate, too noticeable makeup. I prefer the light version - for me, this is a good style. For example, I have a whole collection of lipsticks in natural shades. For presentations or important events, you can wear a little brighter makeup.
What is a must-have and always have in your makeup bag?
I carry minimal makeup with me - blush, mascara and lipstick.
Apartments in London and Rome
Model and actress Monica Bellucci has repeatedly admitted to journalists that she values freedom more than anything else. And she was not joking or exaggerating: the sultry southern brunette married twice, she had two children from her second husband, but Monica did not live together with any of her husbands, did not lead a common household.
In 1999, when the actress married her colleague on the set, Frenchman Vincent Cassel, the young couple shocked journalists from all over the world with the fact that immediately after the wedding they went home: Monica went to her home in Rome, and Vincent remained in Paris.
It was then that the public learned that with her first husband, Italian photographer Claudio Carlos Basso, Monica had only a guest marriage (from 1990 to 1994), and her relationship with her second husband was the same. There was no talk about changing the surname or having children.
“There is nothing worse than everyday life when everyone returns from work and has dinner in front of the TV,” the actress has repeatedly admitted.
When asked where she lives, the answer was short: she has apartments in London and Rome, where she visits between filming. The model has always considered Italy her home and calls Rome her favorite city.
There are a huge number of photos and videos of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel on the Internet, but almost all the shots were taken on the set.
