Monica Bellucci, 59, Shows Her 'Wonderful' Boyfriend at Their First Red Carpet Appearance
- Monica Bellucci and her longtime husband, Vincent Cassel, parted ways ten years ago.
- Bellucci recently confirmed that she was dating her new man, who is a film director.
- The actress and her new boyfriend were spotted while out on their first-ever red carpet appearance.
Monica Bellucci walks the red carpet for "Ville-Marie" in Rome, Italy on October 20, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
Monica Bellucci is an exceptional actress known for movies such as "Malena" and "The Matrix Revolutions." She started her career as a model and eventually made her way to acting.
Bellucci has been married twice. The actress and her first husband, Claudio Carlos Basso, were married from 1990 to 1994. Bellucci then moved on with her second husband, Vincent Cassel. The two got married in 1999 and divorced in 2013.
Bellucci and Cassel met in 1996 on the set of "L'appartement," a French language film. They went on to date for three years before marrying in a low-key ceremony in Monaco on the French Riviera in 1999.
Monica Bellucci at home in Rome on June 6, 1991 | Source: Getty Images
The Italian-born actress and her second husband were blessed with two kids, Deva, 18, and Leonie, 13. The mom of two announced on August 26, 2013, that she and Cassel's marriage was over after 14 years.
On October 19, 2023, Bellucci and her boyfriend were seen in public for the first time ever since they confirmed their romance.
Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci at the 55th Cannes Film Festival Monica Bellucci in Cannes, France on May 24, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel at The Third Rome Film Festival: Premiere of the Italian film "The Man Who Loves" in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2008 | Source: Getty Images
Bellucci, who was a Bond girl in the James Bond film "Spectre," is dating a new man ten years after her divorce from her second husband. The actress confirmed her new relationship after months of public speculation.
Bellucci and Tim Burton's Romance
Bellucci, who was born on September 30, 1964, is happy to have met her new man, Tim Burton. The actress spoke for the first time about her relationship with the director in an interview with Elle France. She confessed to loving Burton and having a great respect for him.
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton during the Tim Burton Lumiere Award ceremony in Lyon, France on October 21, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton during the Tim Burton Lumiere Award ceremony in Lyon, France on October 21, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Rumors that the 59-year-old and Burton had developed a romance started when they were seen in October 2022 at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon. The pair's appearance in public came amid sources claiming that they had already started dating four months back.
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton during the Tim Burton Lumiere Award ceremony in Lyon, France on October 21, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
In another interview with Harper's Bazaar, Bellucci gushed over her love for the film director. She said she found Burton to be a "wonderful spirit." The actress and the director first met in 2006 on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, but they were both in relationships.
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Now, Bellucci says she met a "spectacular soul." "The Apartment" actress not only adores Burton as her romantic partner but also praises his directing skills. The two are working on "Beetlejuice 2," a fantasy film that will be released in 2024.
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Bellucci is excited about the adventure of working with the acclaimed filmmaker. She loves Burton's dream world, where monsters are kind, as he gives an opportunity for dark objects to turn into bright and forgiving things.
On October 19, 2023, Bellucci and her boyfriend were seen in public for the first time ever since they confirmed their romance. The two looked cozy at their first red carpet experience since they confirmed their relationship.
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The gorgeous new couple stunned on the red carpet, with Burton rocking a black suit. He held his girlfriend's hand and drew her closer to him. Bellucci looked beautiful in a bodycon charcoal gown that complimented her stunning age-defying body.
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci at a red carpet for the movie "Diabolik Chi Sei?" in Rome, Italy on October 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Bellucci and Burton are enjoying each other's company romantically, as is made evident by the kiss they shared outside The Ritz Paris hotel on Valentine's Day in February 2023. She not only appreciates their romance but is also looking forward to collaborating with Burton on projects.