Monica Bellucci graces the cover of the October issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain. In the interview, the 61-year-old Italian actress speaks candidly about aging, beauty, motherhood, her career and the changes that come with getting older. Today, Bellucci sees time not as an enemy, but as an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of life.

«There is no real alternative: either you grow older and accept the process with dignity, or you die. If you look at it that way, I would choose to grow old a thousand times over. Growing older means that you have been lucky enough to remain alive and that there is a future ahead of you», the actress says.

According to Bellucci, maturity gives a person a particular kind of freedom — the ability to step back from oneself and look at the world from the outside. «You stop being just an actress and become a spectator of the entire world», she says.

For the magazine’s photoshoot, Bellucci wore looks by Fendi, Gucci, Tom Ford, Matières Fécales, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.

The actress reflected at length on age and the process of accepting oneself. Bellucci believes that the years one has lived give an actress something that cannot be created with makeup alone.

«To give a character with such inner brokenness a body, weight and truth, you have to have lived. You need to accumulate scars and experience», Monica says.

According to Bellucci, it is not only one’s appearance that changes with age. An actress also gains the ability to notice and convey far more nuances of human life on screen.

That is why she would not want to revisit her former roles today. «It would be absurd if I tried to play the same roles now as I did in «Malèna», «Irreversible» or «The Passion of the Christ»», Bellucci says. In her view, maturity opens the door to more complex female characters and new possibilities as an actress.

Her perception of beauty has also changed over the years. For Bellucci, beauty has long been about much more than physical appearance.

«What matters is not how other people see you, but what you feel inside», the actress explains. She associates true beauty with a rich and fulfilling life, love, friends, family and the opportunity to watch one’s children grow up.

Bellucci has two daughters — 21-year-old Deva and 16-year-old Léonie — with actor Vincent Cassel. Monica says she particularly treasures being able to watch her daughters grow into adults, make their own decisions and build lives of their own.

«Seeing them grow and fly away, making their own decisions, brings a deep sense of joy and allows you to take on an enriching role as an observer», she says.

Bellucci adds that even ordinary things take on a new meaning with age. «You wake up in the morning, and your health or the ability to enjoy the aroma of coffee becomes a reason for gratitude. But you can only understand that with time», she says.

Looking back at herself at 20, the actress says she would not give her younger self too much advice. She believes that youth is valuable precisely because of its openness and lack of life experience.

«The value of youth lies in its blessed ignorance», Bellucci says.

Today, she also does not try to define once and for all who she is. «We are constantly in the process of becoming. We begin to understand ourselves through the path we have taken and the decisions we have made, but we never stop learning», the actress says.

At the same time, Bellucci speaks proudly about her femininity: «I am proud of myself and of being a woman, because femininity is the force of humanity».

Yet the greatest personal wealth she values has nothing to do with material possessions.

«The greatest luxury for me is having love around me», Bellucci says in conclusion, adding that she does not feel that anything important is missing from her life: «No, I have everything. Life has already given me enough, and I am grateful to it for that».

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Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled its latest Alta Moda haute couture collection, traditionally inspired by the history, culture, and spirit of Italy. This year, the central theme of the show was the image of the Sicilian woman.

The presentation took place in the Radicepura Botanical Garden in Sicily. Before the show began, guests were presented with a symbolic manifesto describing Sicilian women as guardians of magic and the link between the worlds of mortals and gods. This concept became the foundation of the entire collection.

The runway featured lace-up corset gowns paired with dramatic fur capes, black lace ensembles adorned with golden crosses, sheer fringed capes, and countless floral details. Flowers appeared everywhere – on dresses, shoes, accessories, and even in the models’ hairstyles.

One of the most talked-about moments of the evening was the debut of 16-year-old Léonie Cassel, the younger daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel. The teenager opened the fashion house’s show, wearing a striking floral look that embodied the brand’s signature aesthetic, completed with a bold cross-shaped necklace.

 

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Watching proudly from the front row was her famous mother. Monica Bellucci, long regarded as a muse of Dolce & Gabbana, chose an elegant ensemble consisting of a silk dress, a lace cape, and her signature dark sunglasses.

 

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Another star guest of the evening was Jennifer Lopez. The singer dazzled in a luxurious gold ensemble inspired by Baroque style. For the event, she wore a crystal-embellished bustier gown, a shimmering gold sequined cape, and statement jewelry.

 

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One of the most anticipated fashion events of the season took place during Haute Couture Week in Rome – the presentation of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut couture collection for Fendi.

Rather than surprising audiences with bold experiments, the designer chose to revisit the house’s heritage, delicately reinterpreting Fendi’s iconic codes.

Fur, architectural silhouettes and graphic geometric motifs returned to the runway. Sheer dresses featured vertical lines, prints incorporated circles and diamonds, while blouses and gowns were accented with deep triangular necklines.

A key theme of the collection was the labyrinth, symbolizing the creative process – a complex, multilayered yet captivating journey toward the creation of new ideas.

The color palette was refined and understated. Black and white formed the foundation of the collection, occasionally complemented by touches of gold.

The show’s atmosphere was further enhanced by its musical accompaniment. The soundtrack featured compositions by French composer Pierre Bachelet, best known for creating the score for the cult film «Emmanuelle».

The front row was filled with style icons, including Monica Bellucci, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, actress Valeria Golino and influencer Chiara Ferragni.

Sixty-one-year-old Monica Bellucci opted for an elegant white pantsuit, completing the look with a gold handbag and sunglasses.

 

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Jessica Alba attended the show in a black semi-sheer dress featuring lace details and was accompanied by her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.

 

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Another high-profile guest, 61-year-old Sarah Jessica Parker, chose timeless elegance, wearing a white shirt dress accented with black details.

 

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Sixty-year-old Monica Bellucci attended the Cinéma Paradiso Louvre x mk2 festival, held each summer in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Over the years, the event has become an integral part of the French capital’s cultural calendar, bringing together open-air film screenings, premieres, filmmaker talks and high-profile social gatherings.

For the occasion, the actress opted for an effortlessly stylish denim total look. She wore relaxed wide-leg jeans paired with a matching denim shirt, styling the ensemble with a black semi-sheer top, a delicate chain necklace, sunglasses and a small black handbag.

 

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Bellucci attended the festival for the screening of «Histoires de la nuit», the latest film by French director Léa Mysius, in which she plays one of the leading roles.

For decades, Monica Bellucci has remained one of Italy’s most celebrated actresses on the international stage. She rose to worldwide fame through acclaimed performances in «Malèna», «Irreversible», «The Matrix Reloaded» and «Spectre».

 

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In 1999, Bellucci married French actor Vincent Cassel. Together they have two daughters, Deva and Léonie. Their eldest daughter, Deva Cassel, has successfully established herself as both a model and an actress, collaborating with some of the world’s leading fashion houses. After 14 years of marriage, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel announced their separation.

In 2023, the actress confirmed her relationship with American filmmaker Tim Burton. Their romance quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in celebrity circles. However, reports of a split later emerged in the press. Neither Bellucci nor Burton has publicly commented on those claims.

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Actress Monica Bellucci and director Tim Burton have ended their relationship, according to the Italian outlet ANSA. The stars announced their decision publicly in a statement sent to the news agency AFP.

«We have decided to part ways with great respect and mutual affection,» journalists quoted the former couple as saying.

Bellucci and Burton had been together for two years. Rumors of their romance first surfaced in March 2023, when the French newspaper Paris Match featured a cover photo of the two on a date. At the end of June, Bellucci gave an extensive interview to Elle France, where she confirmed the relationship with the filmmaker and openly declared her love for him.

Before her romance with Burton, Bellucci had been married twice — first to photographer Claudio Carlos Basso, and later to actor Vincent Cassel. Burton, in turn, spent 13 years in a relationship with dancer and model Lisa Marie, and another 13 years living with actress Helena Bonham Carter.

Monica has two daughters with Cassel: 21-year-old Deva and 15-year-old Léonie. The couple was married for nearly 14 years before quietly divorcing in 2013, without scandals or public statements. Bellucci has never stood in the way of her daughters’ relationship with their father.

The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival has officially begun, featuring the premiere of The Silent Brotherhood, a feature film directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Zach Baylin.

The event attracted numerous high-profile guests, including Monica Bellucci, who was accompanied by her partner, the renowned director Tim Burton.

The couple posed for cameras in monochromatic black ensembles. Monica stunned in a long Dior gown, complemented by Cartier jewelry, while Burton opted for a classic black suit.

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton’s relationship emerged after viral photos of the pair on a date circulated online. Rumors suggest they grew close in October 2022 at the Lumière Film Festival.

In the summer of 2023, Bellucci confirmed the romance in an interview with Elle, saying: «I’m happy to have met him. It’s one of those rare encounters in life».

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