Noemie Merlant

Noémie Merlant, a French actress and director from Paris, has built a career defined by bold choices. She stands out for her breakout role in Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), which earned her a César nomination, and she won the César for her performance in The Innocent (2022). She has been nominated three times at the César Awards, a rare recognition in French cinema. Started acting around 2008, she has been active for 18 years, working across film and direction. At 37 years old, she brings a slim, 5'9" frame and hazel eyes to her roles. She also has a tattoo on her left forearm. With 157k Instagram followers, she has a modest but engaged audience. Her career spans both acting and directing, and she shows no signs of slowing down.