In her five decades, Monica Bellucci has set a record - she is the most mature Bond lady in the history of the conglomerate. But hardly anyone would dare to call the dark-haired Italian "elderly." She clearly demonstrates what it is like to be a mature lady in the prime of life. And Monica has no intention of retreating into the shadows.

At the same time, she does not pretend to compare with 20-30 year old girls. In particular, Monica is adamantly against being called a "Bond girl." "I prefer to be James Bond's lady," the actress told reporters.

You know, it's a sign that attitudes toward women have changed.

Cate Blanchett is 46 and one of the most beautiful actresses, but I don't think even twenty years ago Blanchett was as charming as she is now.

Kate Winslet, just turned 40 and I think she's a lot more interesting at this point than when she was filming the famous "Titanic."

The same could be said for Jennifer Aniston, who is 46, or Gwyneth Paltrow, who is 43! They have always been beautiful, but they really came out when they were older.

So I thought, what is it that makes a woman in her 40s and beyond so different?

It's that with age we gain experience and wisdom, which accurately sets the accents in the appearance and adds to its inner charm and depth.

We are more confident in yourself, because after 40 almost every woman has received from life the basic set for happiness: work, career, family and love!

And the truth is, after thinking about all this, I realized that I am quite happy with my age. I have a wonderful family, a loving husband, an interesting job, and loyal friends. I adore my life in all its manifestations, with successes and even mistakes.

And when I look into the eyes of another woman my age, I always see a story in them that I want to know and realize that she really does have something to tell this world. It is impossible not to love or ignore a woman in her 40s, because she is like a magnet attracting me, charming me with her beauty and mystery.