Marion Cotillard

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Marion Cotillard
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(49 y.o.)
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Paris, France
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5'6 ft ()
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126 lb (57 kg)
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Marion Cotillard's Biography

Marion Cotillard is an actress whose name is instantly recognizable on both sides of the Atlantic. In less than a decade, she became a powerhouse in French cinema before making her mark in Hollywood. She's starred in the Taxi trilogy, the acclaimed biopic "La Vie en Rose," and the WWII spy thriller Allied. Net worth: $50 million.
French Actress Marion Cotillard
French Actress Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard's Childhood

Born in the world's most romantic city, Marion Cotillard grew up in a theatrical dynasty: her father was a director who taught dramatic arts and ran the Cotillard Theatre Company, while her mother worked at a Parisian theater.
Marion Cotillard was born into a very artistic family
Marion Cotillard was born into a very artistic family
Marion has two brothers – Quentin, a sculptor, and Guillaume, a talented writer.
Top 10 Marion Cotillard Movies
Even as a child, Marion began attending classes at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts. From age six, she spent every other evening on stage – first helping her mother with lines backstage, then starring in children's plays her father wrote specifically for her.

Acting Career

Her appearance in the legendary French-Canadian TV series Highlander (episode "Nowhere to Run"), starring Adrian Paul, marked the young French actress's first screen role. In 1994, 19-year-old Marion made her feature film debut in the touching drama The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Be Kissed, playing the female lead Mathilde.
Marion Cotillard's first feature-length movie role(1994)
Marion Cotillard's first feature-length movie role(1994)
Several months later, the actress began filming the TV series Extrême Limited, aimed at a younger audience.
Sensual Marion Cotillard
Sensual Marion Cotillard
1996 brought the premiere of four memorable films featuring Marion Cotillard. In the drama Chloé, she played a teenager who flees to the slums after a conflict with her mother. The atmospheric film My Sex Life... or How I Got into an Argument, a Palme d'Or nominee at the Cannes Film Festival, added the role of a Parisian student to Cotillard's filmography.
Marion Cotillard in youth
Marion Cotillard in youth
The art-house film La Belle Verte, about a woman who arrives from the future and can disconnect people from the system that consumes them, became Marion's first serious project to gain recognition outside France. Finally, the last film released in 1996 was a tragicomedy entitled Love Reinvented, telling stories about love and AIDS.
Naked Marion Cotillard in the movie Chloe
Naked Marion Cotillard in the movie Chloe
Despite such a promising start, Marion then disappeared from the screen for some time. She wasn't receiving any new offers, apart from a couple of roles in short films. However, success awaited her in the theatre. In 1997, her performance in the play Affaire Classée earned her several prestigious awards.

In 1998, Marion returned to the screen in Luc Besson's action-packed comedy Taxi. She played Lilly Bertineau, the main character's girlfriend – a desperate and reckless taxi driver who helps police investigate bank robberies carried out by Mercedes drivers.
Taxi: Marion Cotillard as Lilly Bertineau
Taxi: Marion Cotillard as Lilly Bertineau
The film became a sensation outside France, earning over $210 million at the box office. A sequel followed shortly after, with the second film premiering in 2000 and the third installment arriving three years later.

Between filming Taxi, the actress appeared in the romantic comedy Love Me If You Dare, the César Award-winning war drama A Very Long Engagement, which gave Marion the chance to work with the legendary Audrey Tautou, and the comedy Pretty Things. The success of these films only boosted Cotillard's popularity both in France and internationally.
Cotillard is 169 cm tall
Cotillard is 169 cm tall
In 2003, the French actress landed a role in Tim Burton's fairy tale Big Fish, which launched the American phase of her career.
Big Fish: Marion Cotillard's Hollywood Debut
Big Fish: Marion Cotillard's Hollywood Debut
In 2006, the actress starred in A Good Year. She played a French woman who captures the heart of a London trader and millionaire (Russell Crowe) who inherits a vineyard in Provence.
A scene from A Good Year
A scene from A Good Year
In 2007, La Vie en Rose premiered in Europe and the US – a biographical film about the life and work of Edith Piaf. Her portrayal of the legendary singer earned Cotillard a Golden Globe, an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, and her second César Award.
Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf
Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf
Soon Marion Cotillard's filmography expanded with films like Public Enemies, Nine, Inception, and The Dark Knight Rises, which became major blockbusters. The acclaimed French actress teamed up with A-list Hollywood stars: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman, and Anne Hathaway.
Marion is one of the most beautiful French actresses
Marion is one of the most beautiful French actresses
Marion is among the few European actresses who've won an Oscar for a foreign-language film – joining Anna Magnani, Penelope Cruz, and Ingrid Bergman in this achievement.
Marion Cotillard received an Oscar for her performance as Edith Piaf
Marion Cotillard received an Oscar for her performance as Edith Piaf
The respected actress doesn't settle for profitable but shallow films. Marion prefers deep and unconventional movies. This explains her roles in Midnight in Paris, Two Days, One Night, Macbeth, and other remarkable international films.

In November 2016, the movie Allied premiered. The spy thriller with romantic elements explored the love story between English intelligence operative Max and his beloved Marianne, a French Resistance fighter.
A scene from the movie Allied
A scene from the movie Allied
Another major premiere that year was the adaptation of Assassin's Creed. This time Marion partnered up with Michael Fassbender. She played book shop owner Sofia Sartor
Assassin's Creed: Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender
Assassin's Creed: Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender
In 2017, the musical comedy Rock'n Roll was released, featuring Marion alongside her husband, as well as the drama Ismael's Ghosts with Charlotte Gainsbourg.

A year later the drama Angel Face premiered, telling the story of a single mother, who decides to abandon her child for her new love. The picture was not well-received by the critics but was liked by the actress's fans.

Marion Cotillard's personal life

Since 2007 the actress has been in a relationship with the famous actor Guillaume Canet. They met when working on the set of Love Me If You Dare. In 2008 the couple got engaged. In 2011 they had their first son Marcel.
Marion Cotillard with her husband and son
Marion Cotillard with her husband and son
In 2016 Marion Cotillard inadvertently found herself in a tabloid scandal. When the media started talking about the divorce between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, gossip columnists speculated that the Hollywood heartthrob had cheated on his wife. Since the time was right before the premiere of Allied, where Pitt and Cotillard portrayed spouses, many pointed fingers at Marion as the other woman.
In 2016 the media started talking about an affair between Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt
In 2016 the media started talking about an affair between Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt
But a major interview with Marion and Guillaume shut down the rumors. The actress denied any intention to divorce and revealed the couple was expecting their second child. In Spring 2017 the two welcomed their daughter Louise Canet.
Marion Cotillard during her second pregnancy
Marion Cotillard during her second pregnancy

Marion Cotillard now

In 2019, Cotillard starred in the film "Nous finirons ensemble". In the comedy-drama of the French actor and director Guillaume Canet, the actress played the role of Marie. At the same time, she started participating in two new projects. These include "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle" (2020), in which she voiced Tutu and "Annette", in which she played Ann.

Marion Cotillard: latest news and articles

  • «La Môme» with Cotillard! Delight! So few could play the great Piaf
    2021-05-03 13:02:59
  • Refined, gentle and sensual actress. She can be called a beautiful French flower among the snakes of Hollywood
    2021-04-21 10:18:40
  • Not every actress dares to act naked, but Marion was not afraid, and as a result, a cool film «Chloe» was released. I respect her for her courage
    2021-04-12 16:55:16
  • The film «Taxi» would be completely different without the most beautiful Cotillard. Talent, charisma, beauty and intelligence - this woman has everything :)
    2021-03-13 23:17:35
  • Although I have not been to France, it seems to me exactly like Marion Cotillard and beautiful women in Paris look
    2021-02-19 11:10:37
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