Monica Bellucci

Overview

Monica Anna Maria Bellucci, born on 30 September 1964, is a renowned Italian actress and fashion model. Her career has spanned multiple decades, transitioning from a successful modeling career to notable roles in Italian, American, and French films. Known for her striking Mediterranean beauty and versatile acting skills, Bellucci has become an iconic figure in both the fashion and film industries.

Main Milestones

Birth

30 September 1964

Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy. Her father, Pasquale Bellucci, owned a trucking company.

Beginnings in Modeling

Age 13 (circa 1977)

Bellucci began her modeling career by posing for a local photo enthusiast, marking the start of her journey in the fashion world.

Move to Milan and Modeling Career

1988

Bellucci left the Faculty of Law at the University of Perugia to pursue a career in modeling. She moved to Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, and signed with Elite Model Management with the help of model agent Piero Piazzi.

Rise to Prominence as a Fashion Model

Late 1980s

By the end of the 1980s, Bellucci had become a prominent fashion model, working with top fashion houses such as Fendi, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. She modeled in major cities including Paris and New York.

Transition to Acting

Early 1990s

Bellucci began taking acting classes and made her transition to acting. Her first significant roles included films like 'La riffa' and later more notable roles in films such as 'Malena' and 'Irreversible'.

Feature in Esquire

2001

Bellucci was featured on the cover and in an article of Esquire’s February issue, highlighting her as a symbol of desire and beauty.

Pregnancy and Advocacy

2004

While pregnant with her daughter Deva, Bellucci posed nude for the Italian Vanity Fair Magazine in protest against Italian laws preventing the use of donor sperm.

Ranked Among the Most Beautiful Women

2011

Bellucci was ranked fourth in the Los Angeles Times Magazine’s list of the 50 most beautiful women in film, further solidifying her status as an icon of beauty.

Oldest Bond Girl

2015

At the age of 50, Bellucci became the oldest Bond girl in the James Bond film franchise, playing the role of Lucia Sciarra in the film 'Spectre'.

Recognition by Forbes Italy

2018

Forbes Italy named Bellucci one of the 100 most successful Italian women, acknowledging her contributions to both the fashion and film industries.