Bella Thorne and fiancé Mark Emms enjoy romantic date night in Italy

Actress and singer Bella Thorne, 25, looked absolutely stunning in a little black dress as she embarked on a date night with her fiancé Mark Emms in Taormina, Italy, on Friday. This delightful vacation comes on the heels of their engagement announcement in May, following nine months of dating.

Thorne and her fiancé, a film and television producer, appeared to be in high spirits as they strolled through the streets of Italy, both donning matching black attire. Later that evening, Thorne was spotted at the afterparty for the premiere of The Absence of Eden, still rocking her stylish LBD.

Notably, on Thursday, Thorne unveiled her directorial debut, a short film titled Paint Her Red, at the esteemed 69th Taormina Film Festival. This project holds immense significance for Thorne as she not only directed it but also wrote the original screenplay and starred in the film. 

According to a press statement obtained by Variety, Paint Her Red presents an unapologetic narrative that explores the journey of women, encompassing both pain and beauty.

Ahead of the premiere, Bella Thorne took to Instagram to share her excitement about the project, calling it a "labor of love."