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Monica Bellucci, 62, on the ‘wonderful gift’ of aging: ‘I’m proud of myself and of being a woman’

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George, H. (2026, October 1). Monica Bellucci, 62, on the ‘wonderful gift’ of aging: ‘I’m proud of myself and of being a woman’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/style/monica-bellucci-on-aging-you-grow-old-and-accept-the-process-with-dignity-or-you-die/

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Monica Bellucci, celebrating her 62nd birthday, discussed aging in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Spain, emphasizing acceptance and dignity as one grows older. She contrasted this perspective with her role in “The Birthday Party,” where she plays a character who fears becoming invisible after a certain age, arguing that only at her current stage could she authentically portray such inner turmoil. Bellucci also touched on personal life aspects like motherhood and her relationship with ex-husband Vincent Cassel, while expressing pride in being a woman and the strength of femininity.

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Italian actress Monica Bellucci, who turned 62 on Wednesday, spoke candidly about aging in an interview with Harper's Bazaar Spain. Appearing on the October cover of the magazine, Bellucci discussed her approach to getting older, stating that it is a matter of dignity and accepting the process rather than dying. She emphasized the gift of maturity and detachment that comes with growing old.

In her latest film "The Birthday Party" (also known as "Histoires de la nuit"), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Bellucci plays Cristina, a reclusive painter who fears becoming invisible after reaching a certain age. However, Bellucci believes she could not have portrayed this character earlier in her career due to the level of emotional depth required. She highlighted that real-life experiences provide the authenticity needed for such roles.

For the interview, Bellucci posed in glamorous outfits by Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana, reflecting her continued presence in high fashion despite her age.

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La dolce vita only gets sweeter with time. asserted

vita → get → time

Monica Bellucci, who turned 62 on Wednesday, got candid about aging in Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s October cover story. asserted

who → turn → story

“There’s no real alternative: either you grow old and accept the process with dignity, or you die,” the “Malèna” star said. asserted

star → ’ → dignity

“Looking at it that way, I’d much rather grow old,” she added with a laugh. asserted

she → look → laugh

“Growing old means you’re fortunate enough to still be alive and have a future. asserted

you → grow → future

Besides, maturity brings with it a wonderful gift: detachment.” asserted

maturity → bring → gift

In her latest film, “The Birthday Party” (or “Histoires de la nuit”), which competed at Cannes in May, Bellucci plays Cristina, a reclusive painter who fears women “become transparent” after a certain age. uncertain

women → compete → age

The actress sees it differently. asserted

actress → see → it

“I could never have played this role when I was 30 or 40, not even with layers of makeup to age myself,” she said. uncertain

she → play → makeup

“To give substance, weight, and truth to a character with that level of inner turmoil, you have to have lived.” asserted

you → give → turmoil

The mother of two — who shares daughters Léonie, 16, and Deva, 22, with ex-husband Vincent Cassel — posed in lipstick-red Valentino and slinky Dolce & Gabbana on the magazine’s dual covers. asserted

who → share → covers

Photographed by Rocío Ramos, the longtime Cartier ambassador was kitted out in diamonds and emeralds from the Parisian jeweler throughout the shoot. asserted

ambassador → photograph → shoot

Feeling beautiful today, she said, “is about having a rich inner life, a passion that inspires you, watching your children grow, gazing at the sea, having friends, a family you love … a fulfilling life as a woman.” asserted

you → feel → woman

A year after her split from Tim Burton, she named love as her greatest luxury. asserted

she → name → luxury

“Life is a perpetual transformation,” Bellucci reflected. asserted

Bellucci → reflect → ?

“That said, I’m proud of myself and of being a woman, because femininity is the strength of humanity.” asserted

femininity → say → humanity

Monica Bellucci, 62, on the ‘wonderful gift’ of aging: ‘I’m proud of myself and of being a woman’

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