Italian actress Monica Bellucci, who celebrates her 60th birthday on September 30, began her career as a model. She worked for Dolce & Gabbana and Dior and became the face of several global campaigns. In film, the beauty broke through in particular with the title role in the war drama Malena (2000), which ensured her popularity.
And once again she dominated the red carpet: in a black satin dress with a deep neckline and voluminous cat-eye sunglasses, Monica Bellucci strode elegantly past the photographers at the Venice Film Festival. When the Italian actress appears, it becomes quiet and all eyes are on her. A colleague called this the "Monica effect". Bellucci turns 60 on September 30th.