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Born in Argentina · Nationality Argentine — Culture / media / celebrities — television / modelling

Belen Rodriguez

Film, television and entertainmentCelebrities, influencers and social media

Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'L'Isola dei Famosi': controversy surrounding Rossano Rubicondi and break with Marco Borriello” and “TIM campaigns: criticism of sexualisation and vulgarity amid debate over advertising effectiveness”.

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Profile No. 0942 · Updated on 12 October 2026

Portrait of Belen Rodriguez

Photo: Funweek.it · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
8Documented controversies
15Sources
0Formal charge · all time
0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

01

2026-05–06

Two road accidents in Milan: 2026 investigation for failure to assist, disputed by her lawyer

Investigation

Milan prosecutors opened an investigation into failure to assist following a report by local police alleging that Rodríguez had caused two road accidents in close succession with an SUV without stopping, one of which had resulted in minor injuries.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    ANSAProvoca incidenti e non si ferma, indagata a Milano Belen RodriguezPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ANSALegale Belen Rodriguez smentisce: 'Nessuna omissione di soccorso'PressHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    Corriere della SeraBelén Rodríguez è indagata dalla Procura di Milano per omissione di soccorsoPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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02

2023-12

Dispute with Antonino Spinalbese over trip to Argentina and custody of their daughter

Civil / administrative proceedings

Rodríguez and Antonino Spinalbese publicly clashed over their daughter Luna Marì's trip to Argentina, with Spinalbese claiming, among other things, that his consent had not been respected and announcing legal action.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    la RepubblicaLite Belen-Spinalbese, l'avvocato della showgirl: 'Il padre assente e poco attento'PressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraBelen e l'ex Spinalbese in lite per il viaggio in Argentina con la figliaPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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03

2023-12

Public allegations of repeated infidelity against Stefano De Martino and his response

No legal proceedings

In a television interview, Rodríguez claimed that Stefano De Martino had repeatedly cheated on her and described the breakdown of their relationship, triggering extensive media coverage.

State of the evidence
Allegations
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    RaiPlayDomenica In, Belen: 'De Martino mi ha tradita più di 12 volte'BroadcastPrimary source
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraStefano De Martino replica a Belen: 'Ognuno ha la propria verità'PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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04

2015–2018

Nina Morić prosecuted after insulting remarks about Belén: Rodríguez as complainant

Formally charged — against Nina Morić

Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

Following public insults by Nina Morić targeting Rodríguez, including a transphobic slur, Rodríguez maintained her complaint, and Morić was committed for trial for aggravated defamation.

State of the evidence
Documented
Person targeted by the proceedings
Nina Morić
Role of the person profiled
Protagonist not prosecuted

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Corriere della SeraMilano, definì Belen Rodriguez un 'viado': Nina Moric a processoPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraNina Moric chiamò 'viado' Belen Rodriguez: in tribunale si salutano con un bacioPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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05

2012-02

Sanremo 2012: revealing dress and 'farfallina', nationwide media controversy

No legal proceedings

A very revealing dress worn by Rodríguez at Sanremo, showing the tattoo nicknamed 'farfallina', became one of the Festival's leading media controversies and sparked debate about provocation and sexualisation on television.

State of the evidence
Reported by the press
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Corriere della SeraSanremo, la 'farfallina' di BelenPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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06

2010–2011

Private sexual video: alleged attempted extortion followed by online distribution — Rodríguez as victim

Investigation

Rodríguez reported an attempted extortion aimed at preventing the release of a private sexual video, with a sum of 500 000 euros mentioned in her complaint. The video subsequently circulated online, prompting an investigation into its distribution.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Corriere della SeraVideo hot Belen, indagine dopo il ricattoPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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07

2009–2010

TIM campaigns: criticism of sexualisation and vulgarity amid debate over advertising effectiveness

No legal proceedings

TIM's campaigns featuring Belén Rodríguez attracted repeated criticism for a portrayal considered excessively sexualised or vulgar. The press also reported questions about the campaign's commercial performance and possible renewal.

State of the evidence
Reported by the press
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Corriere della SeraL'alpin-up Belen, fenomenologia di una vita da spotPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraTelecom Italia, spot e Belen RodriguezPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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08

2008

'L'Isola dei Famosi': controversy surrounding Rossano Rubicondi and break with Marco Borriello

No legal proceedings

During 'L'Isola dei Famosi', Belén Rodríguez's closeness to Rossano Rubicondi fuelled considerable media controversy and was publicly linked to the crisis in her relationship with Marco Borriello.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Corriere della SeraBelen: 'Con Rossano solo coccole'PressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraIsola, tradimento o commedia?PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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