United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- Monica Bellucci wants to "grow old with dignity" because getting older is a "wonderful gift".

The 62-year-old actress opened up about ageing in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar Espana revealing she's embracing getting older because it gives her a "different perspective" on life.

She told the publication: "There's no real alternative: either you grow old and accept the process with dignity, or you die. Looking at it that way, I'd much rather grow old...

"Growing old means you're fortunate enough to still be alive and have a future. Besides, maturity brings with it a wonderful gift: detachment.

"Sometimes, as you get older, you stop being just an actress and become a spectator of the world, which makes you ...