Their romance became one of the most discussed in the world of cinema, but this love story also came to an end…
The couple, who seemed like the embodiment of a romantic fairy tale, have officially confirmed the end of their relationship. Elle France, citing AFP, reports that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to separate, stressing that it happened “with great mutual respect and affection.”
How the story of Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton began
Bellucci and Burton met many years ago, but a new round of their communication began in the fall of 2022 during the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France. Even then, journalists wrote about the tenderness in the director and actress's gaze, but the couple publicly confirmed their relationship later.
In June 2023, Monica Bellucci, in an interview with Elle France, for the first time openly named Tim Burton as her chosen one. “I met a man I think about a lot. It's one of those meetings that fills life with meaning,” the actress said at the time.
Together on the red carpets
Bellucci and Burton made their first public appearance as a couple at the Rome Film Festival in October 2023. They later attended the Venice Film Festival together, and subsequently numerous social events, each time attracting the attention of the cameras. Their red carpet appearances were described as “a combination of European elegance and Gothic fantasy”.
End of the fairy tale
After two years of dating, the couple announced their split. “With great mutual respect and affection, we have decided to separate,” they said in a joint statement. Despite their split, Bellucci and Burton remain one of the most prominent figures in modern cinema – she continues to work on new roles, and he is preparing his next projects after the resounding success of the series Wednesday.
