Charlotte Le Bon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlotte Le Bon
Le Bon in 2015
Born	(1986-09-04) 4 September 1986 (age 38) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation	Actress, model, television presenter
Years active	2007–present

Charlotte Le Bon (born September 4, 1986) is a talented Canadian actress and film director. She is well-known for her roles in movies like Yves Saint Laurent, The Hundred-Foot Journey, and The Walk. Before acting, she was a popular weather presenter on the French TV show Le Grand Journal.

Charlotte also directed her first full-length movie, Falcon Lake. This film was shown at big events like the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. She even won an award for it at the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival for being an "Emerging Canadian Director."

Early Life and First Steps

Charlotte Le Bon was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1986. Her parents, Brigitte Paquette and Richard Le Bon, and her stepfather, Frank Schorpion, are all actors. This meant she grew up around the film and TV world!

After studying visual arts, Charlotte started modeling when she was 16. She moved away from Canada at 19 to model in different countries.

Becoming a Star

Charlotte spent some time modeling in Tokyo and New York City before settling in Paris in 2010. She didn't really enjoy modeling, even though she did it for eight years. She said she "really hated it." But it led her to new opportunities, like appearing in ads for big brands.

From Weather Girl to Actress

Soon after, Charlotte got a fun job as "Miss Météo" (Miss Weather) on Le Grand Journal. This was a popular talk show on the French TV channel Canal+. She made her daily weather reports into funny comedy skits that she wrote herself! Even though the TV channel wanted her to stay for another season, she decided to try acting in movies instead.

First Movie Roles

Charlotte's first movie role was in a French comedy called Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia in 2012. In 2013, she appeared in two more films, Mood Indigo and The Marchers.

Le Bon in 2012

A big role for her came in 2014. She played Victoire Doutreleau, a real-life muse (inspiration) for the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, in the movie Yves Saint Laurent. This role was so good that she was nominated for a César Award, which is like the French Oscars!

Hollywood and Beyond

Charlotte's first English-speaking movie was The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014). In this romantic comedy, she played a chef-in-training alongside the famous actress Helen Mirren.

In 2015, she starred with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Walk. This movie was directed by Robert Zemeckis and told the true story of Philippe Petit's amazing tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. That same year, she also voiced the character of Joy in the French versions of the Pixar movie Inside Out.

Charlotte was very busy in 2016, appearing in six different films! These included The Promise with Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, the science fiction film Realive, and the action movie Bastille Day with Idris Elba. She also continued to act in French films.

Directing Films

Charlotte also loves to direct! She made her first short film called Judith Hotel, which was shown at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Her first full-length movie as a director was Falcon Lake. This film is based on a graphic novel. It was shown at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. For her directing work on Falcon Lake, Charlotte won an award at the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Artist and Illustrator

Besides acting and directing, Charlotte Le Bon is also a talented illustrator and street artist. She started by drawing for an online magazine. In 2011, she worked with French artist JR on a project where 2500 black and white portraits were put up in Lyon, France.

She also creates interactive street art, like moons hanging on strings that people can unhook. In 2016, she had an art show in Paris called "One Bedroom Hotel on the Moon." She explained that her art often shows a mix of sadness and hope.

Personal Life

Charlotte Le Bon can speak both French and English fluently. She lives in Paris, France.

Filmography

Film

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film (as director)

Television

Music videos

• "Desencuentro" (2017), by Residente

Images for kids

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  Le Bon in 2015

See also

In Spanish: Charlotte Le Bon para niños