Monica Bellucci was born on September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy. She is the only child of Brunella Briganti, a painter, and Pasquale Bellucci, who owned a trucking company. Bellucci initially pursued a career in law, enrolling at the University of Perugia. To fund her studies, she began modeling, which eventually led to her full-time career shift.
Bellucci started modeling at the age of 16. By 1988, she moved to Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, and signed with Elite Model Management. She quickly gained prominence, working for major fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana and Elle. Her modeling career served as a springboard into acting.
Bellucci transitioned to acting in the early 1990s. Her first television role was in 1990’s “Vita coi figli.” She made her American film debut in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 film “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” playing one of Dracula’s Brides. This marked the beginning of her international acting career.
Bellucci has appeared in a wide range of films, showcasing her versatility across different genres. Some of her most notable roles include: