Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton, the love continues: the new photos in Rome

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton, They were the most photographed at the 64th edition of the Golden Globe, German Academy Award in Rome, which took place on July 3 in the gardens of Villa Massimo. The actress and the director, among the most reserved couples in cinema, did not go unnoticed, precisely because of the great discretion that has characterized them since their story became public: Seeing them together is rare, and displays of affection are even rarer.

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton at the 2024 Golden Globes.

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The Umbrian actress was awarded the lifetime achievement award, and in accepting it her thoughts also went to her partner: “Thank you, I am in fact already at retirement age,” joked Bellucci, who at 59 is definitely a long way from saying goodbye to the scene. “I can say that I am very excited to receive this recognition. My path has been atypical but it has allowed me to meet many talented people who have helped me improve. I dedicate this award to my daughters, who always teach me so many things. Thanks to my family and to Tim for being here.”

The actress and the director hand in hand at Villa Massimo.

The actress and the director hand in hand at Villa Massimo.

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Hand in hand, Bellucci and Burton arrived smiling for the photographers, and on the red carpet there was no shortage of moments of tenderness and complicity, from a fleeting kiss from him to knowing glances.

The story has not started long ago, but there is no doubt that the feeling is great. It was the actress herself, in July 2023, who confirmed the love during an interview with Elle France. «What I can say is that I am very happy to have met the man, first of all. It is one of those encounters that rarely happen in life. I know the man, I love himand now I will meet the director, another adventure begins. I love Tim. And I have great respect for Tim Burton.». The adventure is Beetlejuice 2, expected for the beginning of September. A few words, which were followed a few weeks later by others, given to Harper’s Bazaar Spain: «I found in Tim a wonderful spirit, a spectacular soulsomeone to share a dream world with. It’s wonderfulof course it is, of course it is…».

The director and the actress on the red carpet of the Golden Globe.

The director and the actress on the red carpet of the Golden Globe.

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Their story had begun about a year earlier, in 2022. “Love at first sight”, at least according to the words of the actress, who let the phrase slip in February 2023 while speaking with Paris Match. He, on the other hand, prefers privacy, a characterizing element of his life since always, as it has always been for Monica Bellucci. Something could have really struck suddenly, but it must be said that Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have known each other for years. The first meeting was in 2006, at the Cannes Film Festival, but only 15 years later something changed. At the time, after all, both were engaged. He with Helena Bonham Cartermet on the set of The Planet of the Apes, from whom the director had two children, Billy Ray20 years old, and In the17, both godchildren of Johnny Depp. She, on the other hand, was married to Vincent Cassel, father of Deva, 19 years old, and Leonie, 14. Life, then, made them meet again, and find. At the right time.

The arrival of the couple.

The arrival of the couple.

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A moment of the evening.

A moment of the evening.

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The couple has been together since 2022.

The couple has been together since 2022.

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By her own admission, it was love at first sight between Burton and Bellucci.

It was love at first sight between Burton and Bellucci, by her own admission.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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