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Anne Parillaud
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Parillaud in 2014
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| Born | 6 May 1960 Paris, France
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
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| Children | 3 |
Anne Parillaud (born 6 May 1960) is a French actress. She has been acting since 1977. She is most famous for playing the main character in the movie La Femme Nikita. This film was directed by Luc Besson.
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Biography
Early Life and Career
Anne Parillaud was born in Paris, France. When she was in school, she studied ballet. She started her acting career at the age of 16. Her first movie was L'hôtel de la plage in 1978.
Becoming a Star
In 1990, Anne Parillaud starred in the movie La Femme Nikita. This role made her well-known around the world. After this film, she acted in several movies outside of France. These included Map of the Human Heart, Innocent Blood, and Frankie Starlight.
In 2010, she appeared in a French movie called In Their Sleep. This was a psychological thriller directed by Caroline and Eric du Potet.
Personal Life
Anne Parillaud was married to director Luc Besson. They have a daughter named Juliette Besson, who was born in 1987. Juliette also became an actress.
Later, Anne Parillaud married the musician Jean Michel Jarre in 2005. They divorced in 2010.
Key Movies
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Anne Parillaud has acted in many films. Here are some of her notable roles:
- 1978: L'Hôtel de la plage as Estelle Delambre
- 1981: Pour la peau d'un flic as Charlotte
- 1983: Le Battant as Nathalie
- 1990: La Femme Nikita as Nikita
- 1992: Innocent Blood as Marie
- 1993: Map of the Human Heart as Albertine
- 1995: Frankie Starlight as Bernadette
- 1998: The Man in the Iron Mask as Queen Mother Anne of Austria
- 1999: Une pour toutes as Olga Duclos
- 2002: Gangsters as Nina Delgado
- 2004: Deadlines as Julia Müller
- 2010: In Their Sleep as Sarah
- 2012: What the Day Owes the Night as Madame Cazenave
- 2025: Ballerina (2025 film) as Prague Concierge
Awards and Recognition
Anne Parillaud has won several awards for her acting:
- She won the César Award for Best Actress in 1991 for her role in La Femme Nikita. The César Awards are France's national film awards.
- She also received the David di Donatello Awards for Best Foreign Actress in 1991 for La Femme Nikita. This is an important Italian film award.
- In 1993, she received a Special Mention at the Tokyo International Film Festival for her work in Map of the Human Heart.
- She won Best Actress at the Paris Film Festival in 2004 for the movie Deadlines.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Parillaud para niños
