Fanny Ardant

Fanny Marguerite Judith Ardant was born on 22 March 1949 in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. She is a French actress, director, producer, and writer, known for a career that spans over five decades. By the early 1980s, she was a major film star, gaining international recognition for her role opposite Gérard Depardieu in La Femme d'à côté (The Woman Next Door). Directed by François Truffaut, the film earned her a first César Award nomination for best actress in 1982; she was nominated again in 1984 for Vivement dimanche!. She became Truffaut's partner, giving birth to their daughter, Joséphine Truffaut, on 28 September 1983.

Ardant's youthful beauty brought early popularity, but her sophistication and acting skills made her one of France's most admired actresses. She proved her versatility with a comedic role in Pédale douce, winning the 1997 César Award for Best Actress. Her filmography also includes two César Awards and a Lumières Award. She has had three daughters: Lumir (born April 1975) with Dominique Leverd, Joséphine (with Truffaut), and Baladine (born April 1989) with Fabio Conversi. At 5'9" with brown hair and brown eyes, she remains an iconic figure in French cinema. She started acting at around 25 years old and continues to work today.