I went to a modeling agency and said I wanted to be a model. I worked, worked, worked so much while I was studying. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I don’t stress myself about my looks. I love to laugh. I like being able to lead an interesting life. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I don’t know Hollywood very well. I’ve never lived in Los Angeles or New York. But what I can see in Paris, where I live, is that actresses like Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Charlotte Rampling, still get the chance to play strong, sexy roles even though they’re not 20. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I wanted to do ‘Matrix’ because when I saw the first one, I was in Paris, and I came out from the movie and said, ‘Wow – I’ve never seen something like that; it’s so incredible.’ Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I like a movie that brings out many discussions. From my experience, every time I have done movies, they create this kind of situation. Like ‘Irreversible,’ ‘The Passion of the Christ,’ ‘Malena’; it’s so interesting. I like to explore the dark side of humanity. That’s why I’m an actor. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I like when I have to act and direct; then, when you have to dub, you’re by yourself in front of the wall, and I’m always scared that you’re not good like when you are in real when you act. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
I’m a European, and I live there. I work in European films, and then once in a while, I make an American movie. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
The most important thing with children is to give them your time. Actually, that’s all that matters. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
We had a moment in the ’40s and ’50s, where female characters were very strong in film, where these incredible roles were written for women like Joan Crawford, like Bette Davis. But then there was a space of time where – I don’t know why – it wasn’t like that. It became difficult for women to find certain roles after a certain age. Monica Bellucci Read Quote
