Amicably ending a three-year romance, Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton bid farewell with lasting respect and warmth
In an unexpected turn of events, renowned actor Monica Bellucci and acclaimed director Tim Burton, who have been prominent figures in the entertainment industry for decades, found themselves in a romantic relationship.
The duo, who had known each other since 2006, did not start dating until they met at the Lyon Light Festival in October 2022. However, their relationship was short-lived, as they announced their separation after three years in June 2023.
Bellucci and Burton's professional paths crossed in 2023 when they worked together on the film 'Beetlejuice', with Burton directing Bellucci as Delores, the ex-wife of Beetlejuice. This wasn't their first collaboration, as Burton is known for including his partners in his films.
Interestingly, prior to her relationship with Burton, Bellucci was married to Vincent Cassel from 1997 to 2013. The pair share two daughters, Deva (born in 2004) and Leonie (born in 2010).
Burton, on the other hand, had a long-term relationship with Helena Bonham Carter, but they never got married. Carter experienced immense pain after her separation from Burton, as she recalled in an interview in 2016. The couple lived in connected houses during their relationship, each decorated according to their unique tastes and personal styles.
Burton and Carter have two children together, Billy (20 years old) and Nell (16 years old). Despite the end of their relationship, Burton directed Bellucci in the 2024 film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", featuring Bellucci as an actress. However, there are no records of him directing other films with different actresses after their split.
Bellucci confirmed their relationship in an interview with the French edition of 'Elle' in June of the following year. In a 2011 interview, Bellucci mentioned that she does not approach relationships with a rational mindset.
As Bellucci, now 60, and Burton, 67, navigate the aftermath of their separation, they leave behind a unique and memorable chapter in Hollywood history.
