Filmmaker Tim Burton and actor Monica Bellucci have parted ways after dating for almost two years. They made the official announcement via a statement to International media on Friday. The reason behind the separation remains unknown; the statement confirms that the breakup is mutual.
Tim Burton and actor Monica Bellucci’s official statement: “It is with great respect and mutual affection that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to separate.” Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton’s relationship began almost two years ago.
The two first crossed paths briefly on the red carpet at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, when Bellucci was married to Vincent Cassel and Burton was with longtime partner Helena Bonham Carter. Reportedly, they reconnected later at the 2022 Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, where Bellucci presented Burton with an award, sparking their romance rumours. Around early 2023, they were spotted together in Madrid.
Later, in June that year, Bellucci confirmed her relationship with Burton in an interview with Elle France. The couple made their official red carpet debut at the 18th Rome Film Festival in October 2023 and later attended the Globo d’Oro Awards together in Rome, where Bellucci was honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
They also collaborated at work with Bellucci playing Dolores in Burton’s Beetlejuice in 2024. They promoted the film together at the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Before meeting Burton, Monica Bellucci was married twice.
