Isabelle Adjani is an acclaimed French actress and singer known for her profound impact on the film industry and outstanding performances.
Born in Paris on June 27, 1955, she began her career at a young age and quickly made a name for herself in the film industry.
Adjani’s breakthrough came with her role in “The Adele H Story.” (1975), in which she played Victor Hugo’s troubled daughter, earned her her first Academy Award nomination at just 20 years old.
Throughout her career, she has captivated audiences with her ability to portray complex characters, often exploring themes of love, madness, and the struggle for survival.
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- Full name: Isabelle Yasmine Adjani
- Date of birth: June 27, 1955
- Age: 69 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Paris, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 1.65 m (5 feet 5 inches)
- Parents: Mohammad Sharif Adjani (father), Emma Augusta Schweinberg (mother)
- Siblings: Eric Adjani (brother)
- Spouse: David Bailey (married 1965-1970)
- Children: Gabriel Kane Day-Lewis, Chiara Mastroianni
- Relationship status: N/A (divorced)
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Algerian and German ancestry
- Net worth: $40 million
early life and education
As of 2024, Isabelle Adjani is 69 years old. She was born on June 27, 1955 in Paris, France. Her father was an Algerian Muslim from Constantine and her mother was a German Catholic from Bavaria.
Adjani grew up in a bilingual household and is fluent in both French and German. She spent her childhood in Gennevilliers, a suburb of Paris, and began performing in amateur theater at the age of 12.
After completing her bachelor’s degree, she enrolled at Vincennes University but soon left to pursue a full-time acting career.
At the age of 14, she made her film debut in the film Le Petit Bougnat (1970). Her early theater and film experiences laid the foundation for her later success.
personal life
Isabelle Adjani’s personal life includes several high-profile relationships. She married British photographer David Bailey from 1965 until their divorce in 1970.
Adjani has two children: a son named Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, born in 1995 with actor Daniel Day-Lewis; and another child named Chiara Mastroianni. Married to actor Marcello Mastroianni.
Profession
Isabelle Adjani’s career took off when she appeared in The Story of Adèle H. She became a leading lady in French cinema.
In the late 1970s and 1980s, she continued to work with famous directors such as François Truffaut and Roman Polanski.
Her performances in films such as Possession (1981) and Camille Claudel (1988) demonstrated her ability to portray emotionally complex characters.
Adjani’s work spans a variety of genres and styles. She is known for playing tragic heroines and characters with psychological depth.
In addition to acting, she also dabbled in music, releasing the album Pull Marine in 1983 with Serge Gainsbourg.
Awards
During her illustrious career, Isabelle Adjani received numerous awards:
- César Award for Best Actress for Possession (1981)
- César Award for Best Actress “Summer” (1983)
- César Award for Best Actress “Camille Claudel” (1988)
- César Award for Best Actress for “Queen Margot” (1994)
- César Award for Best Actress for “The Day of the Skirt” (2009)
net worth
Isabelle Adjani’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $40 million.
She has amassed the wealth through decades of successful film career, endorsements and music projects.
social media
- Instagram: @isabelladjani
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- The Story of Adele H(1975)
- Nosferatu the Vampire (1979)
- Possession(1981)
- The Fatal Summer (L’Été meurtrier) (1983)
- Camille Claudel(1988)
- Queen Margot(1994)
- La Journée de la jupe (2009)
discography
- Pull Marine (1983) – album with Serge Gainsbourg
