Monica Guerritore Shows Her Natural Hair on Instagram During Dancing with the Stars
Italian actress Monica Guerritore has shared a candid mirror selfie on Instagram showing her natural hair regrowing after chemotherapy, stripping away the wigs and bandanas she relied on during cancer treatment and filming. DiLei reported that the post arrived ahead of her appearance on the dance competition Dancing with the Stars, accompanied by the simple caption: “Intanto vivo” (Meanwhile, I live).
The 68-year-old performer explained in the post that she wanted to capture the moment she began applying makeup while observing her face framed by short new hair. Guerritore spent months wearing wigs and bandanas to protect her privacy and continue working on her film Anna, dedicated to Anna Magnani, while undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer. In an interview with The Republic, cited by Today, she noted that the physical transformation made her feel like an extraterrestrial in the mornings, admitting that hair loss proved to be the most grueling aspect of the therapies.
Dancing Through Pain on Dancing with the Stars
On the dance floor of Dancing with the Stars, Guerritore and her professional partner Luca Urso earned high praise with an emotional rumba to “Amandoti,” performed in the version by Gianna Nannini and originally written by Giovanni Lindo Ferretti for CCCP – Fedeli alla linea. RaiNews noted that the performance on October 17 allowed the actress to translate her personal experience of illness and pain into movement, following an earlier samba that secured 45 points and a victory in the show’s second episode.
Despite the critical acclaim and a standing ovation from the jury, the evening concluded with a fourth-place finish for Guerritore, while Ornella Muti took the episode win. Rather than focusing on the competitive ranking, the actress has embraced the program as a physical and emotional liberation after months of medical treatment.
During rehearsals with Urso, Guerritore also offered a blunt critique of societal perceptions surrounding aging women. As detailed by Today, she rejected the idea that women over sixty become invisible, stating that a mature woman’s life experience and personal history offer a distinct charm that intrigues younger men.
Two Decades Together With Roberto Zaccaria
Throughout her career milestones and health challenges, television executive and constitutional law professor Roberto Zaccaria has remained by her side. ELLE reported that the couple first met in 2001 in Ortigia, Sicily, where Guerritore was performing as Penelope meeting Ulysses while Zaccaria served as the president of Rai. They married in 2010.
Zaccaria has supported the actress from the audience at Dancing with the Stars and across various red carpets. In previous television appearances, such as an interview on Very true noted by ELLE, Guerritore described their relationship as a profound partnership founded during their maturity, praising her husband’s consistent and solid support through both her professional endeavors and personal trials.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Monica Guerritore and Roberto Zaccaria get married?
The couple married in 2010, nearly a decade after their initial meeting in Ortigia, Sicily, in 2001.
What song did Monica Guerritore dance to on October 17?
Guerritore performed a rumba to “Amandoti” in Gianna Nannini’s famous interpretation during the third episode of Dancing with the Stars.
Which film did Guerritore promote while wearing wigs during treatment?
She wore wigs and bandanas to continue supporting Anna, her film about Magnani.
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