Monica Bellucci lit up the red carpet at the closing ceremony of the 71st Taormina Film Festival in Sicily on June 14, stunning fans yet again with her ageless beauty and magnetic presence.
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) star, 60, chose a breathtaking black sheer lace gown that hugged her figure with elegant sophistication. The floor-length dress featured intricate lace panels layered over what appeared to be a bodysuit, long sleeves, and a high neckline—striking the perfect balance between sensual and classy.
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The Italian actress attended alongside her partner, director Tim Burton, sharing affectionate moments—Burton planting a kiss on her cheek and her hand at different points—that quickly became notable snapshots of the evening.
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The couple’s chemistry was palpable as they walked hand-in-hand and stepped onstage together. Bellucci accepted a special award celebrating the 25th anniversary of her breakout role in Malèna, the iconic Italian film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
The bombshell star’s career spans nearly three decades, with standout roles across European and American cinema, including in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions (2003), Spectre (2015)—in which she made history as the oldest Bond girl at the time—On the Milky Road (2016), Irreversible (2002), The Whistleblower (2010), and the Italian drama Remember Me, My Love (2003).
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