41 of Monica Bellucci’s Most Iconic Red Carpet Style Moments
One thing is for sure: Monica Bellucci and glamour go hand-in-hand. The iconic actress and model, who got her start in fashion in the 1980s before adding “actor” to her resume some years later, is considered one of the most glamorous talents of our time. Since bursting onto the scene nearly four decades ago, she’s appeared in movies including The Matrix Reloaded, Malena, and Spectre, where she stunned on-screen as a Bond girl, modeled for designers such as Dolce and Gabbana and Dior, and even transitioned to the stage in the one-woman show Letters and Memoirs, where she read opera great Maria Callas’ unpublished writing. The best part? Bellucci has done it all, all while looking incredibly stylish.
From her silky red corseted gowns to her on-trend two-piece sets that would still make headlines today, we take a look at the model and actor’s most iconic red carpet moments through the years.
1993: Guy LaRoche Haute Couture
The Italian beauty took glamour to new heights when she donned an incredible haute couture look by Guy LaRoche. The show-stopping ensemble, which was technically worn on the runway, included a feathered headpiece and white lattice gown. Bellisima!
1997: Cannes Film Festival
The actress arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in a neutral-hued mesh wrap dress with an all-over floral design. Her diamond-encrusted necklace, bracelet, and oversized earrings set a glamorous tone.
1999: 51st Red Cross Ball
The model attended a Red Cross Ball in a striking floor-length black gown with a transparent sky-blue overlay and an oversized fringed stole. Her layered gold strand necklace made the ensemble stand out.
1999: Cartier Event in Paris
Bellucci looked like a vision at a Cartier event when she showed up in a silky black gown accessorized with a ruby and diamond-studded necklace and drop earrings.
2000: 53rd Cannes Film Festival
Bellucci is all about the details. For the 2000 Cannes Film Festival, she accessorized delicate floral hair pins and an eye-catching diamond necklace with a fuchsia-hued mesh dress.
2000: 53rd Cannes Film Festival
She also wore a leopard print spaghetti-strap dress with a statement-making choker to the festival that year.
2001: 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards
For the 2001 Golden Globe Awards, the star wore a slinky raspberry-colored dress with a high neckline, flared hem, and small fur stole.
2001: Laureus World Sport Awards
That same year, she donned a silky peach number with thin straps, statement-making chandelier earrings, and swept-back hair.
2002: Hart’s War World Premiere
Bellucci looked pretty in polka dots at the world premiere of Hart’s War. The square neckline, matching choker, and black pumps—how chic is this look!?
2002: Red Cross Ball
She dazzled in a silky orchid pink gown with a corset bodice, black straps, and a dramatically-fringed stole. Her sleek updo and simple diamond necklace allowed the dress to take center stage.
2002: Venice Film Festival
She wore a similar gown to the Venice Film Festival later that year. This dress featured an all-over embroidered design and a miniature train.
2003: The Matrix Reloaded Premiere
Another red carpet, another fabulous corset dress. For The Matrix Reloaded premiere, Bellucci wore a silky champagne pink dress with a seamed skirt and ruched bodice.
2003: Tears of the Sun Los Angeles Premiere
She shook things up when she attended the Tears of the Sun premiere in an inky black two-piece look. The ensemble included an off-the-shoulder mesh long-sleeve top and belted black flared pants.
2006: Marie Antoinette Premiere
Bellucci attended the Marie Antoinette premiere at Cannes in a show-stopping strapless gown with an illustrious lace train, floral print design, and a ribboned empire waist.
2005: The Brothers Grimm Los Angeles Premiere
The actress looked like a million bucks in a ruched black satin gown, a sleek straight hairstyle, and a luxurious diamond necklace.
2005: Venice Film Festival
Bellucci wore a flowy cream-hued dress with a draped neckline, a chiffon overlay, and strappy gold heels to the 2005 Venice Film Festival.
2006: Dior Party
The star wore a statement-making embellished red gown with a dramatic cape to Dior’s launch of its Rouge Dior lipstick.
2006: Indigenes Premiere
She paired two unexpected pieces—a crisp button-down blouse and a printed skirt with a train—for the Indigenes premiere. Her slicked-back updo and gold jewelry gave the ensemble an elegant edge.
2006: Cannes Film Festival
How fabulous is this innovative gown Bellucci wore to the 2006 Cannes Film Festival? The ruched chiffon bodice, ombre-hued skirt, and unexpected details—like the flowy front tie—was a red carpet standout that year.
