Monica Bellucci is regarded today as one of the most beautiful and desired women in the world. Men dream of her, while women aspire to resemble her. Her appearance is often considered the standard of beauty.

However, in her childhood, the actress was quite different. Her beauty didn’t blossom overnight; even her own father regarded her as a “little ugly duckling.” It wasn’t until her teenage years that Monica truly flourished, captivating everyone around her with her ethereal beauty. But the intense attention she received left her feeling self-conscious.

It was during this time that her father stepped in to support her, doing everything possible to help his daughter take pride in herself and build her self-confidence.

He stood by Monica when she decided to pursue a career as a model and later as an actress. Monica recalls how her father went to great lengths to prove that her looks were natural, showing skeptics her childhood and adolescent photos to dispel any doubts.