Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy, on 30 September 1964. Her father Pasquale Bellucci owned a trucking company, and her mother Brunella … See more

1990–1999: Early roles and breakthrough
In 1990, Italian director Carlo Vanzina noticed a photo of Monica Bellucci in a magazine and … See more

In 2001, Bellucci was pictured nude with caviar on her breasts on the cover of Esquire's Desire issue. In their reviews of Malèna (2000), … See more

Monica Bellucci has developed her acting career by alternating low-budget arthouse and auteur films with big-budget films in the European and American industries.
Bellucci has received honours from the French and Italian governments. In 2006, French See more

1980s and 1990s
At age 16, Monica Bellucci was asked to pose for photography sessions by her father's friend, the director of a fashion agency. Having begun her modelling career, Bellucci periodically travelled to Milan See more

Film industries
Bellucci was mistress of ceremonies at the 56th Cannes Film Festival, presiding over the opening and closing ceremonies that were held on the Promenade de la Croisette from 14 to 25 May 2003. From 17 to 28 May 2006, … See more

Monica Bellucci's first marriage was with Italian photographer Claudio Carlos Basso. In a 2006 interview, Bellucci said she met Basso in 1987, when he recruited her for a … See more