Melanie Laurent

Date of Birth: February 21, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Mélanie Laurent is a French actress, singer, screenwriter, and director, who has become one of the most recognized talents in contemporary French cinema. She was born in Paris, France, and has established a prolific career both in France and internationally. Laurent’s breakthrough role came in 2006 with the film “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine,” for which she won the César Award for Most Promising Actress. Her career soared further with her performance as Shosanna Dreyfus in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” (2009). In addition to her acting career, Laurent has ventured into directing, with her directorial debut “The Adopted” released in 2011. She has directed several other films since, including the critically acclaimed “Respire” (2014) and “Galveston” (2018). Beyond her film career, Laurent is also a passionate environmental activist and has voiced her concerns about climate change and other environmental issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Melanie Laurent

1. Mélanie Laurent’s father, Pierre Laurent, is a voice actor who is famous for dubbing the character Ned Flanders in the French version of “The Simpsons.”

2. She is multilingual and can speak French, English, and a bit of Italian.

3. Laurent co-wrote and performed songs for her album “En t’attendant,” which was released in 2011.

4. She is an advocate for environmental causes and directed the documentary “Tomorrow” (2015), which aims to show solutions to environmental issues.

5. Laurent won the Étoiles d’Or for Best Female Newcomer in 2007 for her role in “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Melanie Laurent

1. “Being an actor is a very solitary job. You only work with your imagination.”

2. “I think it’s important to have a connection with the earth and the environment.”

3. “Making movies is a dream come true, but it’s also very hard work.”

4. “I want to create a strong bond with my audience through my films.”

5. “Acting is about being someone else, but directing is about being yourself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$8 million

Children

Mélanie Laurent has two children. Her first child, a son named Léo, was born in 2013. She welcomed her second child, a daughter, in 2019, though she has kept her daughter’s name private.