Marion Cotillard is a famous French actress known for her extraordinary talent and versatility in the European and Hollywood film industry.
Born in Paris on September 30, 1975, she began her acting career at a young age and quickly gained recognition for her performances. Cotillard’s breakthrough role came in the critically acclaimed film La Vie en Rose (2007), playing legendary French singer Edith Piaf.
The role earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first actor to win an Oscar for a French-language performance.
contour
- Full name: Marion Yasmine Cotillard
- Date of birth: September 30, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Paris, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
- Parents: Jean-Claude Cotillard (father), Nisima Tayo (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: Guillaume Cotillard, Quentin Cotillard
- Spouse: Guillaume Canet (partner since 2007)
- Children: Marcel Canet, Louise Canet
- Relationship status: In love
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: French (Algerian origin)
- Net worth: $40 million
early life and education
Marion Cotillard is 49 years old. She was born on September 30, 1975, in Paris, France, to Jean-Claude Cotillard and Niseema Theillaud.
Cotillard grew up in a family with deep roots in the performing arts, and she was exposed to theater from an early age.
Her father is an actor and director and her mother is an actress. She made her stage debut at the age of four and moved to Paris at the age of sixteen to pursue professional acting.
Cotillard studied drama at the Orleans School of Arts and Drama and began appearing in television series and films as a teenager. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her future success in the French and international film industry.
personal life
Marion Cotillard’s personal life has been subject to intense media scrutiny, particularly her long-term relationship with actor Guillaume Canet.
The couple began dating in 2007 and have two children together: a son named Marcel, born in 2011, and a daughter named Louise, born in 2016.
Despite their high-profile careers, Cotillard and Canet have managed to maintain a degree of privacy when it comes to their home lives.
Throughout her career, Cotillard has been involved in various charitable causes and served as a spokesperson for environmental organizations such as Greenpeace.
Profession
Marion Cotillard began her career with small roles in French television dramas before receiving widespread attention for her performance in the French box office hit Taxi (1998).
She reprized the role in two sequels, cementing her status as a French film heroine. Her international breakthrough came with Tim Burton’s Big Fish (2003), which introduced her to American audiences.
Cotillard’s performance as Edith Piaf in “La Vie en Rose” (2007) marked a turning point in her career, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Since then, she has starred in several successful films such as “Inception” (2010), “Midnight in Paris” (2011), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) and “Rust and Bone” (2012).
Her ability to juggle dramatic roles and commercial blockbusters has made her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
Awards
During her illustrious career, Marion Cotillard received numerous accolades:
- Academy Award for Best Actress for “La Vie en Rose” (2007)
- César Award for Best Supporting Actress for “A Long Engagement” (2004)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress for “La Vie en Rose” (2008)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy “La Vie en Rose” (2008)
net worth
Marion Cotillard’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $40 million.
She has amassed this wealth over the years through a successful film career, endorsements and various projects.
social media
- Instagram: @marioncotillard
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Taxi(1998)
- Big Fish(2003)
- Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004)
- La Môme (2007)
- Public Enemies(2009)
- Established (2010)
- Midnight in Paris(2011)
- The Dark Knight Rises(2012)
- Rust and Bone (De rouille et d’os) (2012)
- Allies(2016)
