Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou: The French Actress Who Charmed the World

Audrey Tautou is a French actress who rose to international fame for her portrayal of Amélie Poulain in the 2001 romantic comedy film Amélie. For her performance, she won the César Award for Best Actress and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Tautou was born on August 9, 1976, in Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, France. She studied acting at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris and made her film debut in 1998 in the film Venus Beauty Institute. She went on to star in several French films before landing the role of Amélie Poulain.

Amélie was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $230 million worldwide. Tautou's performance was praised for its charm, wit, and innocence. She became an international star and was featured on the covers of magazines around the world.

After Amélie, Tautou starred in a number of Hollywood films, including The Da Vinci Code (2006), Coco Before Chanel (2009), and The Painted Veil (2006). She has also continued to star in French films, such as Delicacy (2011) and Thérèse Desqueyroux (2012).

Tautou is a versatile actress who has played a wide range of roles, from the quirky and charming Amélie to the tragic and complex Thérèse Desqueyroux. She is one of the most popular and successful French actresses of her generation.

Awards and Nominations

• César Award for Best Actress (2002)
• Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (2002)
• BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2002)
• Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (2002)
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (2002)

Filmography

• Venus Beauty Institute (1998)
• The Libertine (2000)
• Amélie (2001)
• He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (2002)
• Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
• A Very Long Engagement (2004)
• The Da Vinci Code (2006)
• The Painted Veil (2006)
• Coco Before Chanel (2009)
• Delicacy (2011)
• Thérèse Desqueyroux (2012)
• The Odyssey (2016)
• Eternal Beauty (2019)