Mónica Bellucci is considered one of the most beautiful and desirable women in the world today. Men dream of her while women aspire to be like her. Her looks are often considered the benchmark of beauty.
In her youth, however, the actress was very different. Her beauty did not blossom overnight; even her own father considered her an “ugly duckling”. It was not until her teens that Monica truly shined, captivating everyone around her with her ethereal beauty. However, the intense attention she received unsettled her.
During this time, her father stepped in to support her and did everything he could to help his daughter be proud of herself and boost her confidence.
He was by her side when she decided to pursue a career as a model and then as an actress. Monica remembers how her father went to great lengths to prove that her beauty was natural, showing skeptics her childhood and teenage photos to dispel any doubts.
