Isabelle Adjani

Date of Birth: June 27, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Isabelle Adjani, born Isabelle Yasmina Adjani, is a French actress and singer renowned for her versatility and emotional depth. She was born on June 27, 1955, in Paris, France. Adjani began her acting career in her teens, joining the Comédie-Française, the oldest active theater company in the world, which laid the foundation for her future success in film. Her breakthrough came with the 1974 film “La Gifle” (The Slap), followed by a critically acclaimed performance in François Truffaut’s “L’Histoire d’Adèle H.” (The Story of Adèle H.) in 1975, for which she earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Adjani is known for her intense and psychologically complex characters, often portraying women on the edge of madness or emotional turmoil. Throughout her career, she has earned a record five César Awards for Best Actress. Some of her most notable films include “Possession” (1981), “Camille Claudel” (1988), and “La Reine Margot” (1994). Adjani is also known for her work in music, releasing albums that showcase her unique voice and artistic range.

5 Interesting Facts about Isabelle Adjani

1. Isabelle Adjani is the only actress to have won five César Awards for Best Actress.

2. She is fluent in both French and German, owing to her Algerian father and German mother.

3. Adjani was the first person to win two Best Actress awards at the Cannes Film Festival in the same year (1981) for “Possession” and “Quartet.”

4. She took a break from acting in the late 1980s and early 1990s to focus on her family and personal life.

5. Adjani received the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France for her contributions to the arts.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Isabelle Adjani

1. “I believe in angels, so it’s simple.”

2. “I have a very intense relationship with life, so when I have a problem, I don’t just go get a haircut; I deal with it.”

3. “Acting has always been a way to integrate my emotions and make sense of them.”

4. “I don’t want to be a star – most of the time, I just want to be a normal person.”

5. “Every role is a part of me; every character is a facet of my personality.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Isabelle Adjani’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Isabelle Adjani has two children. Her first son, Barnabé Nuytten, was born in 1979 from her relationship with cinematographer Bruno Nuytten. Her second son, Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, was born in 1995, from her relationship with actor Daniel Day-Lewis.