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Monica Bellucci Breaks Silence on Tim Burton Split, Says He Holds a ‘Unique Place’ in Her Heart

In Vogue Italia, the actress calls it a private, respectful parting rooted in shared artistic passion.

Overview

  • Days after a joint communiqué to AFP confirmed their separation, Bellucci gave her first public remarks in an interview with Vogue Italia.
  • She emphasized lasting affection for Burton and described their bond as shaped by artistic passion, mutual respect and shared life experience.
  • The pair declined to disclose reasons for the breakup, characterizing the decision as private and asking for respect.
  • They met at the Lumière Festival in Lyon in October 2022, went public in 2023 and kept a low profile with occasional festival appearances.
  • The relationship overlapped with a professional collaboration on Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel, which screened at the Venice Film Festival in 2024, with Bellucci playing Delores.