Agathe Rousselle Biography: Books, Movies, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Awards, Lover

Agathe Rousselle is a French actress, journalist, photographer, and model who skyrocketed to fame with her daring lead role as Alexia/Adrien in Titane (2021), which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

Born in Paris to Italian parents, she identifies as non-binary and channels her multifaceted talents into acting, fashion, and feminist advocacy.

Profile

• Full Name: Agathe Rousselle
• Stage Name: Agathe Rousselle
• Born: June 14, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Paris, France
• Nationality: French (Italian descent)
• Occupation: Actress, Journalist, Photographer, Model, Writer
• Height: 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rousselle
• Siblings: One brother, one sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life and Education

Agathe Rousselle was born on June 14, 1988, in Paris, France, to Italian parents who immigrated to France. Her ethnicity is Italian, and her religion is not disclosed. Growing up in Paris, she faced challenges after her parents’ difficult divorce, which strained her relationship with them, leading her to leave home at 18. Inspired by French sprinter Marie-José Pérec, she developed a passion for running in her youth.

She also participated in student projects at La Fémis, a prestigious Parisian film school, laying the groundwork for her acting career. Her early creative pursuits included photography, which she started as a teenager, and modeling.

Career

Agathe began her career in journalism, co-founding the feminist magazine Peach in 2016 with Tifenn-Tiana Fournereau to spotlight female and non-binary artists and address male-dominated creative spaces. That same year, she joined the relaunch of General Pop, a cultural web magazine, as editor-in-chief.

In 2012, she co-founded Cheeky Boom, a custom embroidery company with her then-boyfriend, Jean André de Trémontels, to design unique T-shirts and clothing. As a photographer, she worked on ads and editorials, and as a model, she walked for brands like Wanda Nylon and Koché.

Her acting journey started with short films, including Looking for the Self (2019), Loving (2021), and a lead role in 5 vagues de l’avenir (2015). Her breakout came in 2021 as Alexia/Adrien in Julia Ducournau’s Titane, a body-horror film about a serial killer with a titanium plate in her skull, earning the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Agathe’s androgynous performance, exploring gender fluidity, drew global acclaim.

She later starred in Stranger (2023), Dégénérer (2023), and performed as Blake in the opera Last Days (2022–2023) at the Royal Opera House and LA Phil. Upcoming projects include A Second Life (2025) and L’Accident de piano (2025). She also published a photography book, I Ditched Class, and I Took a Bath (2017), documenting her travels in San Francisco.

Awards & Nominations

• Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Horror Movie (2022) – Won for Titane
• European Film Award for Best Actress (2021) – Nominated for Titane
• Prix Lumières for Most Promising Actress (2022) – Nominated for Titane
• Unifrance 10 to Watch (2022) – Named one of 10 new French talents

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @agatherousselle

Personal Life

Agathe Rousselle, 37, is single and has no children. Standing at 168 cm, she lives in Paris and has also spent time in the United States. Identifying as non-binary, she has embraced gender fluidity since childhood, often mistaken for a boy, which informs roles such as Alexia/Adrien in Titane.

A feminist and advocate for inclusivity, she challenges sexism in the film industry, notably calling out a critic’s review of Titane as “sexist nonsense.” She’s passionate about running, captaining Adidas’ Boost Pigalle team in 2015, and enjoys biking and meditation for mental health.

Agathe admires Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, and Nick Cave, and has faced anxiety and panic attacks, finding solace in her art. Her strained relationship with her parents and fear of abandonment shape her introspective work. She remains private but uses Instagram to share her eclectic, avant-garde life.

Net Worth

Agathe Rousselle’s estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million. Her income stems from acting (Titane, Stranger), modeling, photography, and her businesses Peach and Cheeky Boom. Her Palme d’Or win and growing international profile boost her earnings.

Filmography

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  5 vagues de l’avenir (2015, Short Film) – Lead Role
• Looking for the Self (2019, Short Film) – Supporting Role
• Loving (2021, Short Film) – Supporting Role
• Titane (2021) – Alexia/Adrien
• Stranger (2023) – Supporting Role
• Dégénérer (2023) – Supporting Role
• A Second Life (2025, In Production) – Supporting Role
• L’Accident de piano (2025, Post-production) – Supporting Role

Theater/Opera:

• Last Days (2022–2023, Royal Opera House and LA Phil) – Blake