Carole Bouquet Actress

Carole Bouquet was born on 18 August 1957 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Her career spans several decades, during which she has grown to become one of the most emblematic actresses of French cinema. She made her cinema debut in 1977 with Luis Buñuel’s That Obscure Object of Desire, nominated at the 1978 Oscars in the Best Movie in a Foreign Language category.

In 1981, Carole Bouquet became the face of Chanel, as an embodiment of the French woman. Her collaboration with Chanel lasted several decades, strengthening her position as an icon of fashion and glamour. This year marked a turning point in her career, as she obtained the role of Melina Havelock in the James Bond’s movie For Your Eyes Only, which put her on the international map. She thus became one of the few French actresses to have appeared in the James Bond franchise.

Carole Bouquet also starred in Werner Schroeter’s movie Day of the Idiots, which was nominated at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. In 1990, she was awarded the César Award for Best Actress for her role of Florence Barthélémy in Too Beautiful for You. Throughout her career, Carole Bouquet has been working with famous directors, including Luc Besson and Bertrand Blier, and played in various film genres, from comedy to drama. She has been acclaimed for her performances in movies such as Lucie Aubrac (1997).

Over the years, Carole Bouquet has continued to shine on screen and on stage, to the admiration of critics and audiences alike. Her career has been marked by successful French and international movies. Passionate about theatre, Carole Bouquet is shining on stage in 2023 with a captivating tour of Racine's classic play Bérénice.

In parallel to her movie and theatre career, Carole Bouquet is involved in charities and humanitarian causes. She has been supporting various projects and is committed to promoting children’s health and education. She remains one of the emblematic figures of French cinema and a model of elegance and style. Her long career, her undisputed talent and her social commitment have made her an internationally respected figure.