Mel Gibson, the 70-year-old star of Lethal Weapon, was seen enjoying a steamy date with Italian actress and model Antonella Salvucci, 44, during a PDA-filled night out in Rome. The pair shared passionate kisses and could not keep their hands off each other as they embraced and strolled hand-in-hand through the Italian capital.
Romantic Evening in Rome
Gibson, who recently mourned the death of a 'secret love', opted for a casual look with a white button-down shirt, blue jeans, a baseball cap, and comfortable Crocs. His date showcased her enviable figure in a brown leather jumpsuit accessorized with a pink purse. The duo enjoyed an intimate dinner at the seafood hotspot Micalusi Real Fish before embarking on a late-night tour of Rome. They later drove to the panoramic Zodiac viewpoint to admire the city skyline and ended the night at the iconic Fontanone fountain on Gianicolo Hill, where they shared more kisses before returning to their hotel.
Gibson Reportedly Single
Despite the amorous display, sources told TMZ that Gibson is reportedly single and was simply saying goodbye to a friend in the photos. The actor has already returned to the United States. He was in Rome working on The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, a sequel to his 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, which has now wrapped filming.
Salvucci's Background
Antonella Salvucci is an actress, television presenter, and former fashion model. Her notable roles include the horror films The Beginning: Feel the Dead (2019) and Nightmare Symphony (2020), as well as the TV movie Shelter (2019). She previously revealed a 'love at first sight' encounter with actor Sean Penn in Los Angeles.
Gibson's Recent Loss and Relationships
Gibson's European date comes after reports that he was 'gutted' by the tragic death of his co-star Nadia Fares, 57, who died on April 17 following a swimming pool accident in Paris. Fares had recently visited Gibson on the set of The Resurrection of the Christ in Rome. Gibson confirmed his split from longtime partner Rosalind Ross in December 2025; they share a son, Lars, nine. The actor has nine children with three women, including his ex-wife Robyn Moore and former partner Oksana Grigorieva.
Gibson's next film, The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, is scheduled for release on March 26, 2027.
