Claudio Carlos Basso Was a Fashion Photographer - Facts about Monica Bellucci’s Ex-husband

Renowned photographer Claudio Carlos Basso made waves in the fashion industry as a photographer. His impressive work has been showcased across four continents through prestigious magazines.

Although also known as Monica Bellucci's ex-husband, Claudio Carlos Basso is a star in his own right. He is a fashion photographer featured in Vogue, Elle, Vanity, Bazaar, and Grazia, among many others.

Basso's talent garnered international acclaim with his work recognized through global campaigns, including Max Factor Japan and Elle in Brazil and Greece. Besides fashion, Basso has an interest in intimate portraiture.

Claudio Carlos Basso Became a Photographer at a Young Age

Claudio Carlos Basso was born in Paris in 1959. However, he spent much of his childhood in Italy, the country he credits for his exposure to art. On his 14th birthday, Basso received a Russian copy of a 2 ¼ Rolleyflex camera. He has been a photographer since.

He relocated to Milan a few years later after a famous fashion photographer offered him a job. However, it wasn't until Basso was 21 that he landed his big breakthrough Italian Vogue art director Alberto Nodolini's mentorship. Basso said:

"Alberto let me look at the light box of master photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn."

Within a few years, Basso's name became known in the French fashion industry, as well as in London and Monte Carlo. Soon, he was internationally recognized. Besides fashion, he remained dedicated to his passion for intimate portraiture, which has been showcased in galleries.

Claudio Carlos Basso Joined the Automotive Industry

In 2000, Claudio Carlos Basso founded his own company, Claudio Basso Photography. During his active years in his company, Basso held workshops to share tips and tricks he learned during his decades-long time in the industry.

Amidst Claudio Carlos Basso's rise to fame, he met Bellucci. It was love at first sight for Basso and Bellucci, who seemed like a perfect match as he was a photographer, and she was a model.

Eleven years after building his brand, Basso assumed a new role as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Redline Restorations. According to his LinkedIn, he specializes in racing, classic, and antique cars.

Based in Connecticut, Redline Restorations gained an international reputation as an esteemed automotive restoration company. Besides being a profitable company, Redline Restorations allows talented artisans and clients to share their unwavering passion for cars.

Claudio Carlos Basso Married Model and Actress Monica Bellucci

Amidst Claudio Carlos Basso's rise to fame, he met Bellucci. It was love at first sight for Basso and Bellucci, who seemed like a perfect match as he was a photographer, and she was a model. Then 25, Bellucci tied the knot with Basso in Monte Carlo in 1990.

However, the pair ended their marriage after months as husband and wife. Some outlets reported that the couple only remained married for six months, while others claimed it was longer. The actress said of their relationship:

"It was a relationship that no longer had a reason to be. We evolved differently. We were two parallel stories that no longer crossed paths."

Despite their divorce, Bellucci remains grateful for her time with Basso and the lessons she learned from their short marriage. According to the actress, he taught her much about life in many ways.

Monica Bellucci, who famously starred in "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions," later married Vincent Cassel, her "The Apartment" co-star. The duo worked on several more productions throughout their relationship.

Unfortunately, their union did not last. After having two daughters, Deva and Leonie, Bellucci and Cassell called it quits. They separated in August 2013 but maintained civil in raising their children. Bellucci has since been reportedly dating other men.