Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci Confirm Breakup After Three Years Together
Their story began back in October 2022 at the Lumière Festival in Lyon
Alberto Palao — Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have officially ended their relationship, choosing to do it quietly and away from the spotlight. The news was confirmed in a joint statement to Agence France-Presse (AFP), where they emphasized the deep respect they still hold for each other despite the breakup.
Their story began back in October 2022 at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, an event honoring classic cinema. Bellucci presented Burton with a lifetime achievement award, and what started as mutual admiration quickly grew into a romance that caught the attention of both the media and fans.
That chemistry soon carried over to the screen. Bellucci joined the cast of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s 1988 classic, playing Delores, a mysterious and vengeful character who goes head-to-head with Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice. The film was a box office hit, pulling in nearly $300 million in the U.S. alone, and further highlighted their bond—both personal and creative.
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Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci’s Public Appearances
During their time together, the couple shared several standout public moments. Including their appearance at the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy, where they introduced the second season of Wednesday. The series, rooted in the Addams Family universe, became one of Netflix’s biggest successes—second only to Squid Game.
At 60, Monica Bellucci continues to take on ambitious projects, like an upcoming thriller directed by Léa Mysius. Tim Burton, meanwhile, remains one of Hollywood’s most distinctive filmmakers, with a career defined by his unmistakable style and constant reinvention.
Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have split after 3 years together. pic.twitter.com/zxywUDPVcT
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Both have had high-profile relationships in the past. Burton with Helena Bonham Carter, the mother of his two children, and Bellucci with Vincent Cassel, with whom she also has two daughters. Now, after their split, they’ve shown that respect and admiration can outlast romantic love, keeping a professional bond that may continue to spark future collaborations.