Having begun her career as a model, the Italian siren later became an actor, starring in films like The Passion of Christ and Spectre, the latter of which saw her become the oldest Bond girl in history at 50.
Monica Bellucci began modelling at age 13 by posing for a local photo enthusiast.
In 1988, Bellucci left the Faculty of Law at the University of Perugia, and moved to one of Europe’s fashion centers, Milan, where she signed with Elite Model Management with the aid of model agent Piero Piazzi.
By 1989, she was becoming prominent as a fashion model in Paris and across the Atlantic, in New York City.
She posed for Dolce & Gabbana and French Elle, among others. In that year, Bellucci made the transition to acting and began taking acting classes.
The Italian star, who began her career as a 13-year-old model, has remained an evergreen presence on the international cinematic landscape. From starring in independent dramas to huge blockbusters, Bellucci is at ease playing a variety of characters.
Monica Bellucci in the movie Malena, 2000.
