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Mel Gibson may have a new woman in his life. The 70-year-old actor was photographed in Rome looking very close to Italian actress and model Antonella Salvucci, 44, just months after his split from longtime partner Rosalind Ross became public.
The photos show the ‘Braveheart’ star kissing Salvucci, walking with his arm around her, and sharing affectionate moments during a late-night outing in the Italian capital. The images quickly sparked romance rumors, though sources close to Gibson have since claimed he is still single.
Mel Gibson Spotted Kissing Antonella Salvucci In Rome
Gibson and Salvucci’s evening looked like a full romantic tour of Rome.
The pair reportedly dined at Micalusi Real Fish, a seafood restaurant, before heading out to several scenic locations across the city. They later visited the Zodiaco viewpoint, a panoramic spot known locally as a romantic meeting place. They were also photographed near the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, where they shared a kiss.
At one point, Salvucci was seen behind the wheel of a silver car as the two continued their night through Rome.
Despite the affectionate photos, insiders told TMZ that Gibson is still single and described the moment as a goodbye between “good friends” before the actor returned to the United States.
Still, the pictures have left fans asking the obvious question: friendship or new romance?
Who Is Antonella Salvucci?
Salvucci is an Italian actress, model, and presenter with a long career across entertainment, fashion, and television.
She has mostly worked in Italy, though her international profile has grown through public appearances and recent projects. On social media, where she has more than 100,000 followers, Salvucci identifies as an actress and model and often shares updates from her work, travel, and events.
She was recently honored at the 2026 Niche Awards Italy for her global impact as an international actress. Her recent credits include playing Claudia in ‘Sinatra! Eternity’.
The Rome photos have now pushed her into a much bigger spotlight, especially as Gibson’s personal life draws fresh attention after his breakup with Ross.
Gibson Recently Split From Rosalind Ross
Gibson’s outing with Salvucci comes after his split from Rosalind Ross, a screenwriter and director who was his partner for nearly a decade.
Ross, 35, is the mother of Gibson’s youngest son, Lars. The former couple announced their breakup in December, saying they felt “blessed” by their son and remained focused on co-parenting.
Reports later claimed they had quietly ended the relationship about a year before making the announcement.
Gibson has nine children from three relationships. He shares seven children with ex-wife Robyn Moore, daughter Lucia with Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva, and son Lars with Ross.
Now, his Rome outing with Salvucci has thrown him back into the romance headlines. Whether it was a goodbye kiss between friends or the start of something serious, the photos did exactly what celebrity photos usually do: created more questions than answers.
