Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress and former fashion model whose career spans European cinema, Hollywood productions and major international fashion campaigns. Born on September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello, Umbria, she is known for films including Malèna, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Irreversible, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions and Spectre.
Last updated: September 2026. This biography focuses on documented career and family information and avoids presenting unsupported celebrity net-worth estimates as established fact.
Monica Bellucci Quick Facts
| Full name | Monica Anna Maria Bellucci |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress and former model |
| Date of birth | September 30, 1964 |
| Age | 61 years old as of September 24, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Children | Two daughters, Deva and Léonie |
| Former spouse | Vincent Cassel |
| Known for | Malèna, Irreversible, The Matrix sequels, Spectre |
Who Is Monica Bellucci?
Monica Bellucci is one of Italy’s most internationally recognized actresses. Before establishing herself on screen, she worked as a fashion model and became associated with major fashion houses. She transitioned into acting in the early 1990s and went on to work in Italian, French, English-language and other international productions.
Her career has crossed genres ranging from historical drama and romance to action, fantasy and major franchise films. Bellucci’s international profile grew through acclaimed European projects before roles in Hollywood productions introduced her to an even wider audience.
Monica Bellucci Age and Early Life
Bellucci was born on September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello in Italy’s Umbria region. As of September 24, 2026, she is 61 years old and will turn 62 on September 30, 2026.
Before pursuing modeling full-time, Bellucci studied law at the University of Perugia. Her growing modeling career eventually led her away from legal studies and toward fashion and entertainment.
Modeling Career
Bellucci began modeling professionally in Italy and later worked internationally. Her fashion career included a long association with Dolce & Gabbana as well as work with other major fashion and luxury brands. Modeling gave her an international platform before her acting career became her primary professional focus.
Acting Career and Breakthrough
Bellucci began taking film roles in the early 1990s. One of her early English-language appearances came in Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992). She later received wider attention in European cinema through films such as The Apartment and Malèna.
During the 2000s, she appeared in Brotherhood of the Wolf, Irreversible, Tears of the Sun, The Passion of the Christ, The Brothers Grimm and the two Matrix sequels. In The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, Bellucci played Persephone.
In 2015 she appeared opposite Daniel Craig in the James Bond film Spectre as Lucia Sciarra. Her later work has continued across film and television, including the role of Delores in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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Notable Monica Bellucci Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bram Stoker’s Dracula | 1992 | Dracula’s Bride |
| Malèna | 2000 | Malèna Scordia |
| Brotherhood of the Wolf | 2001 | Sylvia |
| Irreversible | 2002 | Alex |
| The Matrix Reloaded | 2003 | Persephone |
| The Passion of the Christ | 2004 | Mary Magdalene |
| The Brothers Grimm | 2005 | Mirror Queen |
| Spectre | 2015 | Lucia Sciarra |
| Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | 2024 | Delores |
Vincent Cassel, Children and Family
Bellucci married French actor Vincent Cassel in 1999 after the two met while working on The Apartment. They have two daughters, Deva and Léonie. Bellucci and Cassel separated in 2013.
Deva Cassel has followed a public career of her own in modeling and acting. Bellucci has generally kept much of her family life separate from the promotional side of her career.
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton
Bellucci and filmmaker Tim Burton publicly became a couple after meeting again in 2022. In September 2025, the two announced that they had separated, describing the decision as one made with mutual respect and care.
Monica Bellucci Height
Published entertainment profiles commonly list Monica Bellucci at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (around 1.70–1.71 m). Celebrity height listings can vary slightly between sources, so this should be treated as an approximate public profile figure.
Monica Bellucci Net Worth
There is no publicly audited figure establishing Monica Bellucci’s exact net worth. Although celebrity websites publish estimates, those figures generally do not provide enough financial documentation to verify them. Her long career includes income from acting, modeling and major brand partnerships, but her private finances should not be represented as a confirmed number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Monica Bellucci?
Monica Bellucci is 61 years old as of September 24, 2026. She turns 62 on September 30, 2026.
Where was Monica Bellucci born?
She was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy.
Who was Monica Bellucci married to?
She was married to French actor Vincent Cassel from 1999 until their separation in 2013.
How many children does Monica Bellucci have?
She has two daughters, Deva Cassel and Léonie Cassel.
What are Monica Bellucci’s best-known movies?
Her best-known films include Malèna, Irreversible, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, The Passion of the Christ and Spectre.
