Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou is the youngest of four kids born August 9, 1976, within Beaumont Puy in Domme. Her parents, both dentists, and school teacher supported and encouraged her early interest in theatre and drama. She initially hoped to become a professional monkey was soon replaced by a desire to pursue a degree in theater and drama. When she was a teenager rising to the heights of fame was quick and filled with the beginning of her recognition and success. After her graduation in 1998, she participated in an French television show that scouts talent Jeunes Premiers with the support of Canal+ and won Best Young Actress at the Beziers Festival of Young Actors prior to launching her acting career with a bang. Tautou was educated at the Institut Catholique de Paris, in addition to attending church as a young girl. But she's since distanced herself with this background. She has stated that she is not necessarily Catholic. Apart from acting, Tautou took up modeling and was the face of L'Oreal Mont Blanc as well as Chanel. Additionally, she is a keen passion for photography. She recently created an exhibit of her work for the Arles Festival under the title Superficial. Photography of her is primarily focused on celebrities and their fame. She also turns the camera at the media who have scrutinized her after her meteoric rise to stardom with Amelie in addition to a series of self-portraits. Audrey Tautou shot to stardom and international fame when she landed her debut role in the role of the film Le Fabuleux Destin de l'Amelie Poulain. Amelie was a box office success, and received accolades in award ceremonies all over all over the world. It remains the highest grossing French language film in the US. After this film, Tautou appeared in a variety of films, including British dramatics, to Jean Pierre Jeunet's long Sunday de Faancailles. She then moved to Hollywood and co-starred with Tom Hanks alongside Ron Howard in The Da Vinci Code.