Though most North American filmgoers know her best for her role as Persephone in the two Matrix sequels, Monica Bellucci has been acting steadily since her movie debut in 1990. With her exotic beauty and seemingly ageless looks, it's not surprising that Monica got her start as a model; in fact, she has appeared in the pages of such major magazines as GQ and Vanity Fair. After modeling for some years, Monica smoothly transitioned into the world of acting, quickly establishing herself as a natural-born performer. In 1999, Monica married frequent costar Vincent Cassel and has subsequently managed to carve out a niche for herself in both European and Hollywood films.