Happy Birthday, Monica Bellucci
![Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci at home in Rome.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc3OTc5MDI3OTQxMDUw/gettyimages-542358320.jpg)
Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci at home in Rome.
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Happy birthday to Monica Bellucci. The 1991 SI Swimsuit model and Italian actress turns 58 today.
Bellucci has starred in a number of big-screen roles from Black Swan to The Matrix, but is perhaps best known as the “oldest Bond girl.” At the age of 51, she starred in 2015’s Spectre alongside 007 (played by a then-47 Daniel Craig). Bellucci modeled for Dolce & Gabbana and Dior, among other brands, and has appeared on the cover of Italian Vanity Fair and various international editions of Harper's Bazaar several times. She has two daughters with her ex-husband, French actor Vincent Cassel, whom she met on the set of the 1996 French film, L'Appartement. Her older daughter, Deva, 18, is following in her footsteps as a model. Younger daughter Leonie is 12.
Here’s an evolution of Bellucci’s looks and style over the years, ever-changing but constantly chic.
1991
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Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci wears a pajama top designed by Lanvin Homme.
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2000
![Monica Bellucci in Deauville, France.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc3MzU4NDA1MjMyMDUy/gettyimages-108378903.jpg)
Monica Bellucci in Deauville, France.
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![Monica Bellucci on a red carpet.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc4NTY3NzA2ODk1Nzk2/gettyimages-529208196-1.jpg)
Monica Bellucci on a red carpet.
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2003
![Monica Bellucci arrives at the 2003 GQ Men of the Year Awards in New York City.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc4NjA2ODk4NDcyNjM0/gettyimages-179848502.jpg)
Monica Bellucci arrives at the 2003 GQ Men of the Year Awards in New York City.
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![Monica Bellucci presents Designers of the Year to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc4NjYxMTIyNDM0NzQ2/gettyimages-175146238.jpg)
Monica Bellucci presents Designers of the Year to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
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2009
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Monica Bellucci attends the “Don't Look Back“ premiere at the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival.
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2012
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Monica Bellucci attends Dolce & Gabbana cocktail party as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week.
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Monica Bellucci visits the Dolce & Gabbana VIP room during Milan Womenswear Fashion Week.
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2016
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Monica Bellucci attends the International Women's Day Luncheon in Support of Equality and Safety for All in Paris.
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2019
![Monica Bellucci is seen arriving at the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc5MTAxMDg4MTQ2ODY4/gettyimages-1085808212-1.jpg)
Monica Bellucci is seen arriving at the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
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Actress Monica Bellucci wears Dior in Paris.
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2022
![Monica Bellucci leaves the Hotel Excelsior during the 79th Venice International Film Festival.](https://swimsuit.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTkyNjc5MTQ3MjU5NTY5ODUw/gettyimages-1422149358.jpg)
Monica Bellucci leaves the Hotel Excelsior during the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
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