Jeanne Herry

Brown-haired and brown-eyed, Jeanne Herry has an average build, a detail that matches the grounded, natural presence she brings to her roles. Born on April 19, 1978, in Paris, she is French, Caucasian, and has been active in the entertainment industry since 1990, when she was around 12 years old. That early start has spanned 36 years, covering acting, directing, and writing.

Jeanne is the daughter of actress Miou-Miou and singer Julien Clerc. She trained in London at the International Theatre School of Nora and Stéphan Boublil, then studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique in Paris. Her film debut came in Louis Malle's Milou en Mai, and she went on to appear in Patrice Chéreau's Gabrielle and on television, including the series Maigret. She has also worked in theatre, notably in Le Loup-garou and Le Belvédère, and wrote a novel, 80 étés, published by Gallimard in 2005.

As a director, Jeanne released her first feature film, Elle l'adore, in 2014. Her second, In Safe Hands, came out in 2018 and earned nominations in seven categories at the 2019 César Awards, including the five major ones, though it won none. Her third film, I Will Always See Your Faces, was released in 2023 and was received well by the public. She has two children, son Antoine born in 2007 and daughter Margaux born in 2010.