Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton arrived together in Venice to attend the 81st Venice International Film Festival, which is held every year in the Italian city.
The celebrity couple arrived at Venice airport holding hands and looking more in love than ever.
The Italian star wore an open white suit and a transparent black shirt while carrying a white wallet. Next to her, her lover, known for his eccentric style, chose a black jacket, sunglasses, and his distinctive hat was not to be separated.
After greeting the assembled audience and signing autographs, they left for the hotel to prepare for the premiere of their new movie, “Beetlejuice 2.”
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton on the red carpet
The festival was opened by the Tim Burton-directed film starring Monica Bellucci, with the two walking the red carpet together on the final night.
The couple, who have been dating since October 2023, wore black outfits and matching sunglasses as they posed for photos together.
Tim Burton, 65, was dapper in a black suit and tie, teamed with matching shoes.
Monica Bellucci, 59, looked radiant in a long, off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown with a plunging neckline and puffy sleeves.
She added color to her ensemble with a large, ornate necklace while clutching a black handbag.
The two were constantly smiling, looking at each other with admiration as they held hands.
The Italian actress wasn’t in the original film, which was made 35 years ago, but Tim Burton has a habit of putting his favorites in his films, as he did with Helena Bonham Carter. In the sequel, she plays Deloris, the ex-wife of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton).
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Monica Bellucci said: “I am very honoured to be part of this film and to come into Tim’s world. Tim is an artist and he knows how to create situations that are fantastical, horrific, comedic and emotional at the same time. “He helped me a lot in creating this monster, more than just a monster, it’s a creature. It’s evil but it’s also charming. It’s a metaphor for life. Tim spoke to me about the character and he said he thought of me and showed me what he was thinking. Tim loves Italy and Italian films and he showed me a lot of films. I discovered Mario Bava (director of the 1957 horror classic I Vampiri) because of him.”
Tim and Monica first met 16 years ago, but they reportedly started dating when they met again at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon in October 2022.
Monica confirmed her relationship in June of the following year, telling Elle France magazine: “What I can say… I’m happy to have met the man first.”
“It’s one of those meetings that rarely happen in life… I know the man and I love him and now I get to meet the director, and another adventure begins.”
“I love Tim. I have a lot of respect for Tim Burton,” he added.
Photos: Associated Press, Splash News
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