Monica Bellucci birthday: The former Bond girl is the definition of the word ‘sexy’ and these photos are proof

Popular Italian actress Monica Bellucci is celebrating her 56th birthday today on September 30, 2020. The diva, who began her career as a fashion model, has travelled a long way to become one of the most popular Hollywood stars. Modelling for Dolce & Gabbana and Dior, Monica made a transition to the silver screen in the early 1990s by starring in minor roles in the films La Riffa and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. In 1996, she was nominated for a César Award for best-supporting actress for her portrayal of Lisa in The Apartment, which established her as a leading actress.

Monica earned worldwide fame when she starred in films like Malèna, Brotherhood of the Wolf and Irréversible. She has since starred in a number of Hollywood blockbusters like Tears of the Sun, The Matrix Reloaded, Shoot ‘Em Up and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. At the age of 50, Bellucci became the oldest Bond girl ever in the James Bond film franchise, playing Lucia Sciarra in Spectre.

To mark the occasion of her birthday today, listed below are some of her most alluring clicks that will leave every fan in awe of her beauty!

Born on September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy, Monica began modelling at the age of 13 by posing for a local photo enthusiast.

In 1988, she left her college and moved to one of Europe’s fashion centres, Milan, where she signed with Elite Model Management.

By 1989, she became a prominent name in the fashion world, modelling for designers like Dolce & Gabbana.

Considered amongst the most beautiful women in the world, the 56-year-old has aged like fine wine and these photos are proof!

Not many people know that Monica was supposed to be seen portraying Indian politician Sonia Gandhi in the biopic Sonia. Originally planned for release in 2007, it was later shelved.

Bellucci is fluent in Italian, French and English languages.

Apart from acting in Italian, English and French films, she has also starred in Serbian and Farsi projects.

The Italian beauty sure knows how to raise the temperature. Agreed?