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Leslie Caron
Also known as Leslie Claire Margaret Caron
- Born
- Jul 1, 1931age 95
- height
- 5'2" (or 157 cm)
- body type
- Athletic
- nationality
- French), (American
Career
Active 1951 – 2020
Biography
About Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron is a French and American actress and ballet dancer, born on 1 July 1931 in Boulogne-sur-Seine, Ile-de-France, France. She began her career as a ballerina before making her film debut in the musical An American in Paris (1951). Over a career spanning nearly seven decades, from 1951 to 2020, she appeared in numerous notable films, including Gigi (1958), The L-Shaped Room (1962), and Chocolat (2000). Her performance in The L-Shaped Room earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, a second BAFTA Award, and a second Academy Award nomination. In 2007, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Born to a Franco-American dancer mother and a French chemist father, Caron's early life was marked by both privilege and hardship. The family lost its wealth during World War II, and her mother, who struggled with depression and alcoholism, died by suicide at age 67. Caron's personal life included three marriages: to American George Hormel II, British theatre director Peter Hall, and producer Michael Laughlin. She also had a notable affair with Warren Beatty in 1961, which was cited in her divorce from Hall. Caron's career kept her busy both in Hollywood and in France, where she later owned and operated a hotel and restaurant for over sixteen years.
In her autobiography, Thank Heaven, Caron revealed that she obtained American citizenship in time to vote for Barack Obama for president. She continues to be recognized for her contributions to film and television, receiving the Oldie of the Year Award in 2021. At 95 years old, she remains a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry.
Caron stands 5'2" tall and has an athletic build. She has brown hair and green eyes. She is Caucasian and holds both French and American nationality.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1951-2020 (started around 20 years old; 69 years active)
- Birthplace
- Boulogne-sur-Seine, Ile-de-France, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 114 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Leslie Caron's career begin?
She began as a ballerina and made her film debut in An American in Paris (1951), a musical that showcased her dance background.
What awards has Leslie Caron won?
She won a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and received two Academy Award nominations.
What was notable about her role in The L-Shaped Room?
Her portrayal of a single pregnant woman earned her a Golden Globe Award, a second BAFTA Award, and a second Academy Award nomination.
How did World War II affect Leslie Caron's family?
The family lost its wealth during the war, which contributed to her mother's depression and eventual suicide.
Why did Leslie Caron become a ballerina?
Her mother encouraged ballet because she believed it could lead to marrying into wealth, a plan that caused controversy in the family.
What did Leslie Caron do between 1993 and 2009?
She owned and operated a hotel and restaurant in France, the Auberge la Lucarne aux Chouettes, in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne.
How did Leslie Caron obtain American citizenship?
According to her autobiography, she became an American citizen in time to vote for Barack Obama in a presidential election.
Did you know
- Leslie Caron's mother was a Franco-American dancer on Broadway, and her father was a French chemist and perfumer who founded the artisanal perfumery Guermantes.
- During her first marriage to George Hormel II, she lived in a Normandie style 1927 mansion in Laurel Canyon, with one bedroom entirely mirrored for dance rehearsals.
- Her second husband, Peter Hall, was a British theatre director, and they had two children: Christopher, a television producer, and Jennifer, a writer, painter, and actress.
- In 1961, she had an affair with Warren Beatty, who was named as co-respondent in her divorce from Hall and ordered to pay court costs.
- From 1981, she lived for a few years in a mill in the French village of Chaumot that had belonged to Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony in the late 18th century.
- In 1995, Caron was hospitalized for a month after considering suicide and later began attending Alcoholics Anonymous.
- In October 2021, she received the Oldie of the Year Award from The Oldie magazine, an honor initially offered to Queen Elizabeth II, who declined it.
- She has an athletic build and measurements of 33-25-35, with a naturally real bust.
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