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Iconic Bombshell Actress, 60, Flaunts Ageless Beauty in Daring Dress for Special Appearance
Iconic Bombshell Actress, 60, Flaunts Ageless Beauty in Daring Dress for Special Appearance originally appeared on Parade. 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. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 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. Related: 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). Next, Iconic Bombshell Actress, 60, Flaunts Ageless Beauty in Daring Dress for Special Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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10-06-2025
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Taormina To Fete Monica Bellucci With Special Award To Mark ‘Malèna' 25th Anniversary
EXCLUSIVE: Taormina Film Festival will present Monica Bellucci with a Special International Award and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Giuseppe Tornatore's Sicily-set drama Malèna in which she starred, at its upcoming edition later this month. Bellucci will receive the honor at a gala event in Taormina's ancient amphitheater at which the film will be screened. The official poster of the Taormina Film Festival 2025 is also dedicated to Malèna. More from Deadline Geoffrey Rush To Receive Taormina Film Festival Excellence Award Olivia Wilde To Receive Taormina Film Festival Creativity Award Helen Hunt To Receive Taormina Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award The 2000 World War Two-set romantic drama stars Bellucci as a woman living on her own in a small Sicilian town, while her husband is away fighting, whose beauty and sensuality raises suspicion among the other townspeople. Taormina described Bellucci as one of the 'most famous and fascinating icons of Italian and international cinema', praising her 'magnetic charisma, her innate elegance and a unique expressive intensity' and highlighting her credits such as The Passion of the Christ, Irreversible and Spectre. 'We are honored to welcome Monica Bellucci, one of the most beloved and representative interpreters of our cinema,' said Tiziana Rocca, Artistic Director of the Taormina Film Festival. 'Her talent and elegance have left a profound mark on works that have made history, and the 25th anniversary of Malèna is the perfect opportunity to celebrate her with the warmth of the Taormina audience. The Teatro Antico will be the ideal setting for this unforgettable tribute.' Taormina Film Festival is an initiative organized by the Taormina Arte Sicilia Foundation, directly promoted by the Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment of the Sicilian Region, with the support of the MiC, Ministry of Culture – General Directorate of Cinema and Audiovisual. Best of Deadline 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
