Marion Cotillard

Date of Birth: September 30, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Marion Cotillard is an acclaimed French actress known for her versatile talent and captivating performances in both French and English-language films. Born in Paris and raised in Orléans, she comes from a family deeply embedded in the arts. Her father, Jean-Claude Cotillard, is an actor, teacher, former mime, and director, while her mother, Niseema Theillaud, is an actress and drama teacher. Cotillard began her acting career in the mid-1990s with minor roles in television and film. Her breakthrough came in 2003 with the French film “Love Me If You Dare.” However, it was her portrayal of Édith Piaf in the 2007 biopic “La Vie en Rose” that garnered international acclaim, earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award, a César Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Since then, she has appeared in numerous successful films, including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Rust and Bone,” and “Allied.” Cotillard is known for her dedication to her roles, often immersing herself fully into her characters. Besides her acting career, she is also an environmental activist and has been involved with Greenpeace for many years.

5 Interesting Facts about Marion Cotillard

1. Marion Cotillard is the first actress to win an Academy Award for a French-language performance.

2. She is also a singer and has contributed to the soundtracks of some of her films.

3. Marion Cotillard is a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.

4. She learned to speak English fluently to expand her career opportunities in Hollywood.

5. Cotillard is an environmental activist and has been a spokesperson for Greenpeace.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marion Cotillard

1. “I have a tendency to often share the point of view of the conspiracy theory.”

2. “I think that when you open your heart, when you can say ‘I love you’ to someone, even though you might be afraid, it’s a great gift.”

3. “Life is full of pain and pleasure, and we have to be able to accept both.”

4. “I think the most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.”

5. “Acting is a way of living out one’s insanity.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Marion Cotillard’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Marion Cotillard has two children with her partner, French actor and director Guillaume Canet. Their son, Marcel, was born in 2011, and their daughter, Louise, was born in 2017.