Judith Godreche
Career
Active 1987 – present
Biography
About Judith Godreche
Standing at 5'8" with brown hair and brown eyes, Judith Godrèche has built a career that spans nearly four decades. Born in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, she is a French actress who started acting as a teenager, appearing in her first film at age 15 in L'été prochain, where she played Claudia Cardinale's daughter. She gained early fame with The 15 Year Old Girl in 1989 and has since appeared in over 30 films, including Ridicule and The Man in the Iron Mask.
Godrèche's work has earned critical recognition, including a César nomination for Most Promising Actress for La désenchantée and a Best Supporting Actress nomination for L'Auberge espagnole. She has also acted in television, playing Claudette Von Jurgens in Royal Pains, and in the film The Overnight, which brought her attention as a breakout star of 2015. Beyond acting, she has written a novel, Point de côté, released in French, and recorded music for the film Toutes les filles pleurent.
Her personal life has been just as eventful. She had a long relationship with director Benoît Jacquot, beginning when she was 15, and later married architect Philippe Michel, then comedian Dany Boon, with whom she has a son. She also has a daughter with actor and director Maurice Barthélemy. She has expressed her desire to convert to Judaism, influenced by her paternal grandparents. She is 54 years old.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1987-present (started around 15 years old; 39 years active)
- Birthplace
- Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Frequently asked
How did Judith Godrèche's career start?
Godrèche began modeling as a teenager for a Japanese chocolate maker and a teen magazine, then landed her first film role as Claudia Cardinale's daughter in L'été prochain. At age 14, she got her first major part in Jacquot's Les mendiants.
What are some of Judith Godrèche's notable film credits?
She has appeared in over 30 films, including Ridicule, which introduced her to American audiences, and The Man in the Iron Mask with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeremy Irons. Her performance in The Overnight was called a breakout role.
Has Judith Godrèche been recognized with award nominations?
Yes, she received César Award nominations: for Most Promising Actress in 1990 for La désenchantée and for Best Supporting Actress in 2002 for L'Auberge espagnole.
What else has Judith Godrèche done besides acting?
In addition to acting, Godrèche is an author, publishing a novel called Point de côté, and has released music inspired by the film Toutes les filles pleurent.
Did you know
- Judith Godrèche began her career as a model for a Japanese chocolate maker and a teen magazine.
- She was a member of the jury at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival in 1991.
- Godrèche has considered converting to Judaism, influenced by her close relationship with her paternal grandparents.
- She started a long relationship with Benoît Jacquot when she was 15; he was 25 years her senior.
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