'House of Gucci' Ending Explained: The Black Widow Gets Her Revenge (2024)

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What does it say at the end of House of Gucci? ›

At the very end of the film, text appears over the screen announcing that Aldo Gucci died of prostate cancer and Paolo Gucci died poor and alone in London. The film ends by stating that the Gucci company is no longer owned by the Gucci family.

Raised by Patrizia Reggiani

Alessandra was raised by her mother, Patrizia Reggiani, who was arrested and convicted for her role in Maurizio Gucci's murder when Alessandra was just 20 years old.

Moments after Maurizio's death, Patrizia is seen grabbing her diary before etching the Italian word 'paradiso' [paradise] inside.

Patrizia's arrest came after an anonymous tip to police in January 1997. According to prosecutors, Patrizia—who was nicknamed the “Black Widow” in the media—had a motive to kill her husband due to the believed jealousy and resentment she had toward him at the time.

The song we can hear in the ending scene of House of Gucci is Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman, in the version re-recorded in 2000 with Luciano Pavarotti for his album Pavarotti and Friends for Cambodia and Tibet.

Following Guccio's death in 1953, shares of the business were left to his three biological sons, Vasco, Rodolfo and Aldo. Looming sibling rivalries between the brothers turned into full-on feuds that continued into the next generation, which helped lead to the downfall of the Gucci family in the fashion industry.

Alessandra Gucci

Allegra Gucci

According to Meaww, Alessandra and Allegra Gucci are worth $400 million after the death of their father, who was worth around the same amount when he died. The daughters were given control of their father's estate after their mother was found guilty of his murder in 1997.

The short answer is, allegedly, no. Though the sisters were extremely close to their mother throughout childhood, over the years, their relationship has taken a turn for the worse. In a 2016 interview, Reggiani revealed that her daughters cut ties with her entirely.

Why Does Gucci Have a Snake Symbol? Image: Gucci. The black, white and red stripes of the Kingsnake are one of Gucci's most striking animal symbols. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed snakes symbolise wisdom and knowledge and elsewhere "signify a mixture of power, sensuality and seduction."

Who is Paula in House of Gucci? ›

Camille Cottin as Paola Franchi

The Killing Eve actress plays Italian interior designer Paola Franchi, who was dating Maurizio Gucci at the time of his death.

In 1986, Gucci fled to Switzerland to avoid prosecution after Aldo, seeking revenge, had accused him of forging his father's signature to avoid paying inheritance taxes. He was originally found guilty, but was later acquitted.

Patrizia's arrest came after an anonymous tip to police in January 1997. According to prosecutors, Patrizia—who was nicknamed the “Black Widow” in the media—had a motive to kill her husband due to the believed jealousy and resentment she had toward him at the time.

The two are now married and reside in Switzerland. Surprisingly, Patrizia mentioned that her daughters cut ties with her and haven't visited as much since she was released from prison. Alessandra and Allegra haven't introduced their children to Patrizia and had cut off her financial support.

In October 2011, she became eligible for parole under a work-release program but refused, saying, "I've never worked in my life, and I'm certainly not going to start now." With credit for good behavior, she was released in October 2016, after 18 years in prison.

House of Gucci spoilers follow.

Gaga recently revealed that she improvised a key scene in the film, right after Maurizio had been killed.

“We had talked about prosthetics at one point,” says Tanno. “Instead, we opted to age her using makeup.” Tanno lightened Gaga's skin tone and used taupe colors to bring out nasal folds. She also powered areas of her face to add wrinkles.

It turns out there's more wardrobe secrets behind House of Gucci than we thought. A new clip released today by Universal Pictures gives a closer look at the styling of the film thanks to tidbits from costume designer Janty Yates.

According to Meaww, Alessandra and Allegra Gucci are worth $400 million after the death of their father, who was worth around the same amount when he died. The daughters were given control of their father's estate after their mother was found guilty of his murder in 1997.

Women's Roles in Gucci

In reality, Guccio Gucci had five sons and one daughter named Grimalda. Grimalda spent years working for Gucci; however, upon her father's death all of her brothers were given a share of the Gucci inheritance, and she was left out.

Did Paolo Gucci died in poverty? ›

Paolo died in poverty in London in 1995, having burned his way through the $42 million dollars he received for his Gucci shares.

She's married and lives in Switzerland

Alessandra and Allegra both live in Switzerland along with their partners and children. The pair inherited homes in New York, Saint Moritz and Milan, according to Style Caster.

Alexandra Gucci Zarini (née Alexandra Gucci, born c. 1985) is a children's rights activist. She is an heiress of the Gucci family, elder daughter of Patricia Gucci, granddaughter of Aldo Gucci, and great-granddaughter of Guccio Gucci.

Gucci is owned by the French holding company Kering, which purchased an $8.8 billion stake in the iconic Italian fashion brand in 2004. Artémis, the investment firm of the Pinault family led by François Pinault, is Kering's leading shareholder and holds a majority share in the company through its parent organization.

Patrizia Reggiani

Allegra Gucci / Mother

46 years (1948–1995)

Maurizio Gucci / Age at death

Marco Bizzarri is CEO of Gucci since December 2014, and Alessandro Michele was creative director from January 2015 to November 23, 2022. Gucci is a subsidiary of the French luxury group Kering.

Aldo Gucci died in Rome at the age of 84 of prostate cancer, on 19 January 1990. He was buried in the family mausoleum in Florence.

No, Paola Franchi did not inherit money, but she has certainly become a very successful businesswoman in her own right. Franchi is an Italian entrepreneur and fashion designer who started out as a small shop manager in the late 1950s.

Maurizio Gucci

Patrizia Reggiani / Husband (m. 1973–1991)

What does the tiger symbol mean on Gucci? ›

A Sanskrit word meaning prince entitles Gucci's bag line featuring a tiger head.

The red and green stripe represents the pride of the company from its roots and rumors have it that it is referring to the colours of the Italian flag. The woven stripe displays a single red stripe squeezed between two dark green ones. In the 1930s, leather became challenging to find due to the wars in Europe.

The bee—a symbol first used by Gucci in the '70s—is brought back into the forefront and established as a key code of the House. The design is made in metal with an aged gold finish and enriched with aged crystals at the wings.

House of Gucci (2021) - Jack Huston as Domenico De Sole - IMDb.

Patricia Gucci (born 1 March 1963) is an Italian businesswoman and member of the Gucci family. She is the only daughter of Aldo Gucci and granddaughter of Guccio Gucci who founded the company in 1921.

Patrizia Reggiani

Maurizio Gucci / Spouse (m. 1973–1991)

In 1987, Paolo sold all his shares in Gucci to Investcorp for $42.5 million. Due to spending extravagant amounts of money and bad business decisions, he filed for bankruptcy in 1993.

The year Maurizio died, Gucci went public on the New York and Amsterdam stock exchanges, as the company thrived under the lead of CEO Domenico De Sole and Ford — dubbed the Tom and Dom Dream Team, becoming architects of the ultimate luxury brand revival.

Article content. Patrizia Reggiani was jailed in 1998 after being found guilty of paying a hit man the lire equivalent of $415,000 to murder her 46-year-old ex-husband Maurizio Gucci, the multi-millionaire heir to the fashion business.

What does Maurizio Gucci daughter do? ›

Alessandra Gucci

Allegra Gucci

The short answer is: yes. Although how much of it will be fictionalized remains to be seen, Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani were both real people—and Patrizia, now in her 70s, is still alive today. But the twists and turns of their relationship are nothing short of shocking.

Kering

Kering Holland NV

As an heiress to the Gucci fortune, Allegra inherited half of her father's $400 million estate, which she shares with her sister Alessandra. Allegra currently resides in Switzerland with her husband and two children, maintaining a relatively private life away from the public eye.

March 27, 1995, Milan, Italy

Maurizio Gucci / Died

Maurizio Gucci, the grandson of the company's founder, Guccio Gucci, met Patrizia Reggiani at a party in 1970 when she was 23. They married in 1972 and moved to New York that same year so that Maurizio, then 24, could work with his uncle and chairman of the company, Aldo Gucci (Al Pacino in the film).

Costume designer Janty Yates produced over 45 looks which appeared on Lady Gaga throughout the film, and there was truly an outfit for every occasion. Here's a look at Lady Gaga's best outfits in House of Gucci.

The 34-year-old, whose real name is Radric Davis, pleaded guilty in May to a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after reaching an agreement with prosecutors.

Quotes. Paolo Gucci : Can you keep a secret? Cross your heart and hope to die. Patrizia Reggiani : [as she makes the sign of the cross] Father, son and House of Gucci.

House Of Gucci Is Really About Power

Control of the Gucci company is a constant topic of conversation throughout the film—between brothers Aldo and Rodolfo and eventually between Patrizia and Maurizio.

Are there end credits in House of Gucci? ›

We can confirm that there is NOT an end credits scene during House of Gucci.

The Gucci Family Agrees on One Thing—House of Gucci Is “Extremely Painful” The family has issued an impassioned response to the Lady Gaga–led biopic, which it labels as “extremely painful from a human point of view and an insult to the legacy on which the brand is built today.”

Why Does Gucci Have a Snake Symbol? Image: Gucci. The black, white and red stripes of the Kingsnake are one of Gucci's most striking animal symbols. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed snakes symbolise wisdom and knowledge and elsewhere "signify a mixture of power, sensuality and seduction."

A dialogue coach who worked on the film said Gaga sounded more Russian than Italian—but Gucci director Scott thinks it was “absolutely perfect.” Lady Gaga spoke with a Northern Italian accent for nine months to authentically portray Patrizia Reggiani in the upcoming movie House of Gucci.

Ford also seemed to take particular issue with Al Pacino's Aldo Gucci and Leto's portrayal of Paolo Gucci, which "literally buried [his brilliance as an actor] under latex prosthetics." "Both performers are given license to be absolute hams — and not of the prosciutto variety. They must have had fun," he said.

House of Gucci (2021) - Jack Huston as Domenico De Sole - IMDb.

Ever since House of Gucci hit theaters, there's been a major rise in Gucci sales, specifically in the brand's vintage pieces. According to Wethrift, an e-commerce savings platform, there's been a rise of 270% in searches for the Italian luxury brand's vintage pieces since the film came out.

A modern resurrection of a piece pulled by Yates from Gucci's archive, the linen canvas caftan adorned with classic interlocking Gs is a spot-on look to be purchased now. Especially rare of a match due to Gaga's costume lineup only featuring two archival Gucci looks in the entire film—the dress is uncanny.

Per The Guardian, Allegra and Alessandra are now married with children and living in Switzerland. According to numerous reports, they're wildly wealthy after inheriting their father's fortune—rumored to be worth $400 million.

From 1991 to 1993, Gucci's finances were in the red. Maurizio Gucci was blamed for spending extravagantly on the company's headquarters in Florence and Milan. He went on to sell his remaining company stock in 1993 for $170 million to Investcorp, ending the Gucci family's association with the company.

Is the Gucci family still rich? ›

According to Meaww, Alessandra and Allegra Gucci are worth $400 million after the death of their father, who was worth around the same amount when he died. The daughters were given control of their father's estate after their mother was found guilty of his murder in 1997.

In 1993 Maurizio sold his shares to Investcorp, ending the Gucci family's involvement in the company. His divorce from Patrizia was finalized in 1994; he was shot outside of his office the following year.