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Greta Scacchi Biography

Updated On 21 Nov, 2023 Published On 14 Nov, 2019
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Date of Birth :
Age : 64 years old
Family Name : Scacchi
Birth Country : Italy
Birth Sign : Aquarius
Height : 5 Feet 8 Inch

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What is Greta Scacchi marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): In Relation
How many children does Greta Scacchi have ? (name): 0 Children
Is Greta Scacchi having any relationship affair ?: Yes3 affair
Is Greta Scacchi Lesbian ? Don't Know

Primetime Emmy Awards winner, Greta Scacchi, is an Italian-Australian actress. She gained fame for her role as Carolyn Polhemus in the film Presumed Innocent. Further, her other notable movie roles are in The Player and Emma.

Relationship With Her First Cousin

Greta Scacchi's love story is quite amazing. She is in an illicit relationship with her first cousin, Carlo Mantegazza. They began their relationship in 1997. People knew about their affair only after, Scacchi became pregnant with Carlo's baby. They welcomed their son Matteo Mantegazza in September 1997.

Actress Greta Scacchi with her lover Carlo Mantegazza SOURCE: Getty Image

The actress had to reveal the truth about their secret romance of several months to her parents. Both of their families were shocked by the news. Greta said that her dad Luca was deeply offended and quite devastated. He was very angry. 

Carlo Mantegazza with her partner and son.

Scacchi and Carlo, as well as their family,  got several negative comments from people all over the world. She said that they were hounded by the media. Further, a lot of nasty stuff was written about her as a result.

Greta revealed;

"[We got together] one night when he was visiting and it came as a complete shock. We were friends for a long time before we got together in 1997 and I had never seen him in that way before. I was definitely scandalised by it and worried about how to tell people - especially my family."

Greta Scacchi attended an event with her partner Carlo Mantegazza SOURCE: Zimbio

Her Italian relatives and elderly people were outraged and further said their relationship was unacceptable and against the Catholic Church. Especially Scacchi's father felt it was hard, but her mother always supported her, which meant the world to her.

Broken Trail cast says, her mother is very broad-minded, but she's always been a strong critic. Greta's mother always wanted her to find a rich, profoundly intellectual, and urbane guy. The actress's mother, however, accepted her choice.

Greta Scacchi and her partner Carlo Mantegazza SOURCE: Zimbio

As of now, their family has already accepted them as a couple; however, their life is often dogged by the stigma of their kinship. Nevertheless, they are living happily with their kids, avoiding unwanted stuff. Further, they also make public appearances at events and shows together. 

Even though they have been in a relationship for a long and have a child, they haven't revealed their plans to get married. 

Update 2023: Greta Scacchi Separation from First Cousin Carlo Mantegazza

Despite persistent rumors suggesting a relationship with her first cousin and even marriage, the actress from White Mischief had actually split from him quite some time ago. According to a source close to the actress in a 2022 interview, the pair, who share a child, separated 12 years ago.

Previous Relationships

War & Peace cast, Greta Scacchi dated a New Zealand musician Tim Finn. They began their affair in 1983. However, their relationship did not last long, and the couple parted ways in 1989. 

Greta Scacchi and her ex-boyfriend Vincent D'Onofrio SOURCE: Pinterest

After that, she hooked up with Vincent D'Onofrio, an American actor renowned for his role in the series Ghost Wars.

From their relationship, the couple has a child, a daughter Leila George D'Onofrio. Leila was born on 20th March 1992. She has followed in the footsteps of her parents and has played in a few films. 

Greta Scacchi and her daughter Leila George D'Onofrio SOURCE: Getty image

Nevertheless, even being the parents of a child, the duo failed to continue their relationship and separated before tying the knot. 

Greta Scacchi Is A Millionaire!

Greta Scacchi has been active in the entertainment industry since 1981. To date, she has been portrayed in several movies and TV series. Her 1990 film Presumed Innocent made a worldwide gross of $221.3 million against its production budget of $20 million.

YouTube: The Player 

Her co-star Harrison Ford is a wealthy actor with an overall net worth of $230 Million. Furthermore, Scacchi's next movie, The Player, was a commercial success. It made a total box office collection of $28.9 million, whereas its production budget was $8 million.

Besides, Greta is further portrayed in TV series. Besides, she also makes an additional income from her role as a voice actress. From her career which spans over 40 years, she has made a net worth of $4 million.

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Greta Scacchi Affairs

  1. First Affair with Tim Finn

    An Italian Australian actress Greta Scacchi dated a New Zealand musician Tim Finn in 1983 but they broke up in 1989.

  2. Second Affair with Vincent D'Onofrio

    Presumed Innocent cast, Greta Scacchi was in a relationship with an actor Vincent D'Onofrio and further had a child.

  3. Third Affair with Carlo Mantegazza

    American actress Greta Scacchi is in a relationship with her first cousin Carlo Mantegazza since 1997 and further has a child.

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