Monica Bellucci has confirmed her relationship with director Tim Burton. The 58-year-old Italian actress, in an interview for "Elle France", revealed that she loves the 64-year-old American.

"What can I say... First, I'm glad to have met him. It is one of those meetings that rarely happens in life. I love him as a person and now I will also know him as a director", said Bellucci, who will act in the film "Beetlejuice 2" directed by Tim Burton.

Monica and Tim met 16 years ago but started dating last October when they met again at the Lyon Film Festival.