India, Sept. 19 -- Filmmaker Tim Burton and actor Monica Bellucci, who have been very private about their relationship, have parted ways after dating for almost two years.

The star couple announced their separation on Friday through a statement sent to AFP.

"It is with great respect and mutual affection that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to separate," the two celebrities said in a joint statement.

The news has left fans stunned since there had been no indication or report about any trouble in their relationship. The reason behind the split has not been disclosed. But the statement reveals that the breakup is mutual.

Bellucci and her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice director were first linked together in early 2023. The actor firs...