Greta Scacchi Biography

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.

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. 

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."

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.

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.