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Who is Monica Bellucci?
The industry is full of Italian model-turned-actresses like Monica Bellucci. While Bellucci was initially interested in law as a career, destiny ultimately led her to discover her true calling as a model. As a lover of fashion, she began modeling as a part-time job to fulfill the financial requirement for her legal degree.
Her life took on new meaning when she decided to make her part-time profession her full-time vocation! She relocated to Milan, the fashion capital of Europe, to take her modeling career seriously. Immediately, she acquired contracts with several prominent fashion brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, and French Elle. Acting was Bellucci’s next major step in making her mark in show business. She started off with minor roles and was seen playing significant supporting roles in heavy budget, big banner and super successful films like, ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, ‘The Matrix Revolutions’, ‘The Passion of Christ’, ‘Tears of the Sun’, ‘The Brothers Grimm, ‘The Sorcerer Apprentice,’ and so on.
| Real Name/Full Name | Monica Anna Maria Bellucci |
| Date Of Birth | 30 September 1964 |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Birthplace | Città di Castello, Italy. |
| Nationality | Italian. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Libra. |
| Father Name | Pasquale Bellucci. |
| Mother Name | Brunella Briganti. |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Spouse Name | Vincent Cassel (M. 1999 TO Div. 2013), Claudio Carlos Basso (M. 1990 TO Div. 1994). |
| Children Name | Deva Cassel, and Léonie Cassel. |
| Siblings Name | N/A |
| Profession | Actress, and Model. |
| Net Worth | $60 Million. |
Early Life & Education
The birth date of Monica Bellucci, who is also known as Monica Bellucci, is September 30, 1964 in Città di Castello, Italy. Their only child, Brunella Briganti and Pasquale Bellucci, were responsible for her upbringing. Bellucci was raised in a loving and supportive household, despite her parents’ decision to refrain from having more children.
Her initial focus was on pursuing a career in law by studying at the University of Perugia to become a lawyer. In order to pay for her education, she found work as a model through her father’s connection. During this time, she was encouraged by a friend to apply for modeling agencies, which led her to move to Milan, which is a center for the fashion industry in Europe.
Career
Bellucci enrolled in acting classes in 1989 and made several television appearances in the early 1990s. Her first major international film role came in 1992 when she portrayed one of Dracula’s brides in Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring alongside Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves. She had appeared in nearly twenty films by 2000, playing roles of varying importance.
In addition to modeling, she also attempted acting and enrolled in acting classes to enhance her artistic abilities. She started her film career in the early 1990s. At first, she appeared in a few minor parts in films like ‘La Riffa’ and ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’. This model-turned-actor’s career took off in 1996 when she achieved her first major success with the film ‘The Apartment’. A Cesar Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress was given to her for her portrayal of Lisa in the film.
Her popularity grew worldwide due to her performances in movies including ‘Malena’, ‘Brotherhood of the Wolf’, ‘Under Suspicion’ and ‘Irreversible’. Furthermore, she was part of the big banner super successful films like, ‘Tears of the Sun’, ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, ‘The Passion of the Christ’, ‘The Brothers Grimm’, ‘Le Deuxième souffle’, ‘Don’t Look Back’ and ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’. Her vocal talents have been utilized in the film ‘Shoot ‘Em Up’, the video game ‘Prince of Persia: Warrior Within’, and the 2005 animated film ‘Robots’ in French and Italian.
She was the face of a variety of Dior products from 2006 to 2010. Elite+ manages her modeling career in New York City, while D’Management Group handles her career in Milan. Her modeling assignments in London are taken care of by Storm Model Management. Dolce & Gabbana chose her as their new face in 2012.
Her portrayal of Lucia Sciarra in James Bond movie Spectre in 2015, at the age of 50, made her the oldest Bond girl ever. Nevesta was her character in the Emir Kusturica-directed film ‘On the Milky Road’, which she starred in in 2017. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 50% approval rating, with critics giving it mixed reviews. The comedy-drama television series ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ had her playing the role of Alessandra in that year.
She played ‘Finnegan’ in the Australian comedy science-fiction horror film ‘Nekrotronic’ in 2018. The reaction of critics to the film was lukewarm and it has a 39% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. She was next seen in films such as ‘The Best Years of a Life’ (2019), ‘Spider in the Web’ (2019), ‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’ (2020), ‘Les Fantasmes’ (2021), ‘La Befana vien di notte II – Le origini’ (2021), ‘The Girl in the Fountain’ (2021), ‘Memory’ (2022), and ‘Dry’ (2022).
In 2010, Bellucci starred in a television advertisement for Martini Gold, which was created by Martini and Dolce & Gabbana. During her pregnancy, she posed semi-nude on the cover of Vanity Fair Italy’s April 2010 issue. Bellucci will be the brand ambassador for the cashmere goods manufacturer Éric Bompard’s winter 2011/2012 advertising campaign.
The eponymous Dolce & Gabbana lipstick range featured Bellucci as the face in 2012. In addition to seasonal fashion campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, she has appeared in other instances. Her contract included Storm Management in London and D’Management Group in Milan.
The German cosmetics manufacturer Nivea chose Bellucci as their face for their 2018 and 2019 campaigns. The second day of Milan Fashion Week opened with Bellucci appearing in a fashion parade for Dolce & Gabbana in June 2018.
She also appeared on the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana at the early 2019 Milan fashion week, along with Helena Christensen, Eva Herzigová, and Isabella Rossellini, who joined the influx of 1990s supermodels returning to the fashion spotlight.
The Cartier brand remained dedicated to Bellucci as its muse and ambassador throughout the 2020s. Since 2000, Bellucci has appeared on national and international covers of Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Maxim, Paris Match, Schön!, The Sunday Times Style, Vanity Fair, and Vogue, among others.
Filmography
Movies
- 2026 Histoires de la nuit
- 2026 7 Dogs
- 2024 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- 2024 Dear Paris
- 2023 Diabolik: Who Are You?
- 2023 Mafia Mamma
- 2022 Diabolik: Ginko Attacks
- 2022 Dry
- 2022 Memory · as Davana Sealman
- 2021 The Legend of the Christmas Witch 2: The Origins
- 2021 Fantasies
- 2020 The Man Who Sold His Skin
- 2019 The Best Years of a Life
- 2019 Spider in the Web
- 2018 Nekrotronic
- 2016 On the Milky Road
- 2016 Les Enfoirés
- 2015 Spectre
- 2015 Ville-Marie
- 2014 Na Quebrada
- 2014 The Wonders
- 2013 It Happened in Saint-Tropez
- 2012 Rhino Season
- 2011 A Burning Hot Summer
- 2011 The Ages of Love
- 2010 The Whistleblower
- 2010 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
- 2010 Rose, c’est Paris
- 2009 Baaria
- 2009 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
- 2009 Don’t Look Back
- 2008 The Man Who Loves
- 2008 Wild Blood
- 2007 The Second Wind
- 2007 Shoot ‘Em Up
- 2007 Manual of Love 2
- 2006 The Stone Council
- 2006 N (Io e Napoleone)
- 2006 Satan
- 2005 How Much Do You Love Me?
- 2005 The Brothers Grimm
- 2004 She Hate Me
- 2004 Secret Agents
- 2004 The Passion of the Christ
- 2003 The Matrix Revolutions
- 2003 The Matrix Reloaded
- 2003 Tears of the Sun
- 2003 Remember Me, My Love
- 2002 Irreversible
- 2002 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
- 2001 Brotherhood of the Wolf
- 2000 Malena
- 2000 Under Suspicion
- 1999 Franck Spadone
- 1999 Unruly
- 1999 Comme un poisson hors de l’eau
- 1998 Those Who Love
- 1998 Pleasure
- 1998 The Last New Year’s Eve
- 1998 Compromis
- 1997 Stressati
- 1997 Mauvais genre
- 1997 Dobermann
- 1996 As You Want Me
- 1996 The Apartment
- 1996 Il cielo è sempre più blu
- 1995 Palla di neve
- 1995 Joseph
- 1994 Briganti: Amore e libertà
- 1994 The Heroes
- 1992 Bram Stoker’s Dracula
- 1992 Ostinato destino
- 1991 The Raffle
- 1991 Vita coi figli
TV Series
- 2021 Blurred Love (TV Series)
- 2018 The Miracle (TV Series)
- 2018 Meraviglie (TV Series)
- 2014 Mozart in the Jungle (TV Series)
- 1996 Alisea and the Dream Prince (TV Series)
- 1995 Joseph (TV Series)
Personal Life
Two marriages have been a part of Monica Anna Maria Bellucci’s life. From 1990 until 1994, she was married to Claudio Carlos Basso, who was her first husband.
She later married French actor Vincent Cassel, and together they have two daughters, Deva Cassel (born 2004) and Léonie Cassel (born 2010). Bellucci has been reported to be in a relationship with businessman Telman Ismailov after her divorce from Cassel.
It’s interesting to note that Bellucci came across Cassel during the filming of L’Appartement in 1996. They were praised for their unconventional approach to marriage, which involved living in separate apartments. Despite their apparent success as a couple, they ended their marriage in 2013.
Net Worth
Monica Anna Maria Bellucci has established a successful career in acting and modeling, which has earned her a significant net worth of $60 million. Through her notable film roles and partnerships with renowned brands, she has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. The success she has achieved is a reflection of her talent and hard work.
