![]() There is a new way to look at women, which is great to see. But in France, where I live, actresses have the chance, even in their forties, fifties and sixties, to play the beautiful roles – Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, Kristin Scott Thomas – beautiful, strong characters. Any Hollywood movies that I've done have been organised through Europe. I'm not part of Hollywood, I have never lived in Los Angeles. It is a beautiful example for women, that you can be fifty and desirable and also, it is a new way to see actresses. ![]() But of course, it's a new thing, that an adult woman can have the chance to play in a James Bond film. He called me and said, “Do you want a laugh?” They said, “Sam Mendes wants to meet you in London.” So I went to meet him and I first asked, “Do I have to replace Judi Dench?” And actually, I have so much respect for Judi Dench, she is a wonderful actress with a career I could only dream of. RV: Were you surprised when the offer came through? And it's also amazing because I am now fifty years old. It's true that through James Bond, we have these images that are iconic and amazing. I think of Rosamund Pike, Halle Berry, Eva Green, Famke Janssen, who were great in James Bond. But of course, I remember all of the actresses who have been part of it. I try to find a name for my character: I can't say “girl”, I prefer to say “lady” or “woman”. It was such a great experience for me to be a part of this franchise of which I have so much love for, and so much love for the Bond ladies. ![]() MB: Of course, a Bond movie is an important moment, and it gave me the chance to work with Sam Mendes who I respect so much. RV: How do you feel about the upcoming release of your latest film, the new James Bond epic, Spectre? She also talks ageism in the industry, beauty in wisdom, courting controversy, learning from her children, enjoying the spotlight and having it all. In a milestone moment, the actress and model is now enjoying her finest hour as a Bond lady, the oldest in 007 history in the forthcoming epic, Spectre.Īs the enigmatic Lucia Sciarra, little is known of Bellucci's hotly anticipated turn alongside Daniel Craig, but producers, who admitted she was the one who got away when auditioning for Tomorrow Never Dies, claim her performance is one to remember.ĭressed in a structured monochrome D&G suit ensemble, she chats effervescently of her ground-breaking new role in the Bond empire and why she's glad it didn't happen several decades ago. After charming the fashion world, in particular the trendsetting sensibilities ofĭolce and Gabbana, a partnership that's lasted some 25 years, Monica moved into acting in the mid-Nineties, landing a César nomination for her performance in Gilles Mimouni's L'Apartement, where she also met actor and future husband, Vincent Cassel.įollowing a stunning turn in the Oscar-nominated Malena, Bellucci earned international fame with roles in Tears of the Sun with Bruce Willis, The Matrix and box office flop, The Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon and Heath Ledger.Ĭontroversy came with movies Irreversible and Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ, where she played Mary Magdalene. Indeed, the sky was the limit for the Italian beauty. I daydream about those days because I had no clue where I would go, what I would do. It felt very free and liberating and I think back to that time very fondly. Travelling around on the Metro with my little book, discovering myself, discovering the world around me. "I like to think back towards the beginning. "There are so many," she purrs in that evocative, seducing Italian accent. In what should be an intimidating encounter with one of cinemas most beautiful women, instead it's relaxed and intimate as she recalls her favourite moments in her career. Monica Bellucci runs her lithe fingers through her long, dark hair which cascades over one shoulder.
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