| Donatella Versace grew up as the youngest of four children in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. |
| Her sister Tina passed away due to a tetanus infection when she was just 12 years old. |
| She would travel from Florence to Milan to assist her brother Gianni in his fashion endeavors, against her mother's wishes for her to focus on her studies. |
| Persuaded by Gianni, she dyed her hair blonde at 11 in tribute to Italian singer Patty Pravo. |
| Keen on a career in fashion from a young age, she began working with Gianni in 1978 when the Versace brand was founded. |
| In 1982, she secured a significant property that later became the Versace headquarters. |
| Donatella has played a vital role in charities, including donating proceeds from the book 'South Beach Stories' to Amladis alongside her brother. |
| After Gianni's death in 1997, she took control of the Versace brand during a challenging time. |
| The famous green jungle dress worn by Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys was designed by her, garnering significant attention. |
| She overcame a long struggle with cocaine addiction in 2005 and quit smoking in 2014. |
| In 2023, she showcased a stunning dress at the Met Gala worn by Anne Hathaway. |
| Donatella has a character named after her in the 'JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure' manga series. |
| She is also an animal lover and has a pet dog. |
