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Audrey Tautou

Early Life and Education

Audrey Justine Tautou was born on August 9, 1976, in Beaumont, France, to Bernard Tautou and Justine Tautou. She spent most of her childhood in Montluçon, located in central France. The eldest of four siblings, she has two sisters and one brother. While detailed records of her early schooling are not public, she is known to have studied literature at university before pursuing a career in acting.

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Introduction to Acting

Tautou developed a passion for acting at a young age, which led her to enroll in acting classes at the renowned Cours Florent in Paris. Her early efforts paid off when, in 1998, she participated in Jeunes Premiers, a competition recognizing emerging acting talent. This appearance helped launch her career in film.

Breakthrough Role and International Fame

Audrey Tautou made her film debut in 1999 with the role of Marie in Venus Beauty Institute. Her performance earned her the César Award and Lumières Award for Most Promising Actress. Her international breakthrough came in 2001 when she portrayed Amélie Poulain in the critically acclaimed film Amélie. The film received five Academy Award nominations, and although Tautou did not personally receive an Oscar nomination, she gained global recognition for the role. The film also earned multiple César Award nominations and solidified her as a prominent figure in French and international cinema.

Notable Film Roles

Following the success of Amélie, Tautou played significant roles in a range of acclaimed films. These include Senay Gelik in Dirty Pretty Things (2002) and Sophie Neveu in the international blockbuster The Da Vinci Code (2006). Other notable performances include:

  • Epouse-moi (2000) as Marie-Ange
  • Happenstance (2000) as Irène
  • He Loves Me… He Loves Me Not (2002) as Angélique
  • Not on the Lips (2003) as Huguette Verberie
  • A Very Long Engagement (2004) as Mathilde
  • Priceless (2006) as Irène
  • Coco Before Chanel (2009) as Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
  • Delicacy (2011) as Nathalie Kerr
  • Mood Indigo (2013) as Chloé
  • The Odyssey (2016) as Simone Melchior Cousteau


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 9 Aug, 1976
Age: 43 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Model
Film actor
Citizenship: France
Birth Place: Beaumont
Education: Institut Catholique de Paris
Cours Florent
Gender: Female
Description: French film actor
Spouse: Matthieu Chedid [M. 2008]
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Mar 30 2025
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