Anne Parillaud facts for kids
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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 May 6, 1960) is a famous French actress. She has appeared in movies since 1977. Many people around the world know her for her role in the action movie La Femme Nikita.
Early Life and Acting Career
Anne Parillaud was born in Paris, the capital city of France. When she was in school, she trained to be a ballet dancer. However, she discovered a love for acting and started her movie career at the age of 16. Her first film was L'hôtel de la plage (The Beach Hotel) in 1978.
Her big break came in 1990 when she starred in the film La Femme Nikita. The movie was directed by Luc Besson, who was her husband at the time. Her performance as the tough and cool main character, Nikita, made her an international star.
After the success of La Femme Nikita, Parillaud began working in movies outside of France. She starred in the American films Innocent Blood and Frankie Starlight, and the international production Map of the Human Heart.
In 2010, she starred in a French thriller called In Their Sleep.
Notable Films
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Anne Parillaud has acted in many movies. Here are some of her most well-known roles:
- La Femme Nikita (1990) - Parillaud played Nikita, a troubled young woman who is trained to become a secret government assassin. This is her most famous role.
- Innocent Blood (1992) - In this American horror-comedy, she played Marie, a vampire in modern-day Pittsburgh who only feeds on criminals.
- Map of the Human Heart (1993) - A drama about a young Inuit boy who meets a girl named Albertine (played by Parillaud) and their lives cross paths over many years.
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) - In this adventure film, she played Queen Anne of Austria, the mother of the King of France.
- Gangsters (2002) - She played Nina Delgado in this French crime movie.
- Ballerina (2025 film) (2025) - She appeared in this action film, which is part of the John Wick series.
Personal Life
Parillaud's first husband was the film director Luc Besson. They have a daughter named Juliette Besson, who was born in 1987 and also became an actress.
In 2005, Parillaud married the famous musician Jean-Michel Jarre. They were married for five years and divorced in 2010.
Awards and Recognition
For her amazing performance in La Femme Nikita, Anne Parillaud won two major awards in 1991.
- César Award for Best Actress - This is the most important film award in France, similar to an Oscar in the United States.
- David di Donatello Awards - She won for Best Foreign Actress at this major Italian film awards ceremony.
She has also won other awards for her acting, including:
- Tokyo International Film Festival (1993) - She received a Special Mention for her role in Map of the Human Heart.
- Paris Film Festival (2004) - She won Best Actress for the movie Deadlines.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Parillaud para niños
