Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou was born in Beaumont in the French city of Puy-de Domme on the 9th of August, 1976. She was the eldest of four children. Her parents, a dentist and a teacher recognised and supported her love of theatre and drama as early as she was a child. This was more important than a desire to become a primatologist due to her passion for monkeys. The actress became famous as a child actress quickly and with huge achievement. Prior to beginning her acting career, Tautou participated in Jeunes Premiers a French show on TV that focuses on talent sponsored by Canal+ in 1998. Also, she was awarded the The award for the Best Young Actress in her performance in the Beziers Festival of Young Actors. While she attended in the Institut Catholique de Paris and went to church as a child, Tautou has stayed away from her religious upbringing and has stated she's not Catholic. She pursued a modelling career along with her acting career. She is the model for L'Oreal Mont Blanc and Chanel often referred to as The Chanel Muse. Additionally, she is a keen passion for photography. She recently presented an exhibit of her work during the Arles Festival under the title Superficial. Her photography is focused on celebrities, fame and the press that scrutinised her following her emergence on the scene in the film Amelie. Also, she has several photographs that show herself. Audrey Tautou shot to stardom as well as international recognition with her debut role in the role of Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain. Amelie was recognized internationally due to its success at the box office. The film was also recognized during awards ceremonies around the world. Amelie was the highest-rated film that is French-speak in the US. The popularity of the film led Tautou to a variety of roles, including British dramas like Dirty Pretty Things by Stephen Knight and Jean Pierre Jeunet to Hollywood's The Da Vinci Code with Tom Hanks.