Audrey Tautou Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Audrey Justine Tautou also known as Audrey Tautou is a French actress and model best known for portraying Amélie Poulain in Amélie, Sophie Neveu in The Da Vinci Code, and Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in Coco Before Chanel.

One of France’s most internationally acclaimed actresses, she has received numerous honors, including a César Award, Lumières Award, and multiple BAFTA and César Award nominations.

Audrey Tautou
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Audrey Justine Tautou
Stage Name:	Audrey Tautou
Born:	August 9, 1976 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Nationality:	French
Ethnicity:	French (White European)
Height:	5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Religion:	Raised Catholic
Parents:	Bernard Tautou and Évelyne Tautou
Siblings:	Aurélien Tautou, Bathilde Tautou, Tifenn Tautou
Children:	One adopted child
Occupation:	Actress, Model
Net Worth:	$20 million

Early Life and Education

Audrey Tautou was born on August 9, 1976, in Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, France. She is of French (White European) ethnicity and is the daughter of Bernard Tautou, a dental surgeon, and Évelyne Tautou, a teacher who later served in local government.

She grew up in Montluçon alongside her younger brother, Aurélien Tautou, and her two younger sisters, Bathilde Tautou and Tifenn Tautou. As a child, she developed a strong interest in acting while also considering careers in biology and primatology.

She earned a scientific baccalaureate before studying modern literature at the Catholic University of Paris while simultaneously training at the prestigious Cours Florent drama school, where she also learned English and Italian. She was raised Catholic, although she has since stated that she is not officially Catholic.

Career

Audrey Tautou began her acting career in French television during the mid-1990s before making her feature film debut in Venus Beauty Institute (1999). Her performance earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress, immediately establishing her as one of France’s brightest young talents.

International recognition followed in 2001 when she starred as the imaginative Amélie Poulain in Amélie, a global box-office success that became one of the most celebrated French films of all time.

Following her breakthrough, Tautou starred in acclaimed productions including Dirty Pretty Things, A Very Long Engagement, The Da Vinci Code, Priceless, Coco Before Chanel, Delicacy, Chinese Puzzle, The Odyssey, and The Jesus Rolls. She also became a global ambassador for luxury brands including Chanel, Montblanc, and L’Oréal.

Despite receiving offers from Hollywood after The Da Vinci Code, Tautou chose to focus primarily on French cinema, preferring artistic freedom over international celebrity. Her performances have earned multiple BAFTA, César, and European Film Award nominations, making her one of France’s most respected actresses.

Awards and Nominations

• César Award – Most Promising Actress for Venus Beauty Institute (Winner).
• Lumières Award – Most Promising Actress (Winner).
• BAFTA Award nomination – Best Actress in a Leading Role for Amélie.
• BAFTA Award nomination – Best Actress in a Leading Role for Coco Before Chanel.
• Multiple César Award nominations for Amélie, A Very Long Engagement, and Coco Before Chanel.
• Invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 2004.

Social Media

• She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Audrey Tautou, 49 years old, is currently single. She has one adopted child, whom she has chosen to keep out of the public eye.

She previously dated assistant director Lance Mazmanian, musician Matthieu Chedid, and later Yann Le Bourbouac’h, a marketing executive at Gaumont, but none of those relationships resulted in marriage. She stands 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.

Outside of acting, Tautou enjoys photography, painting, travelling, literature, and collecting antique cameras. She is also fluent in French, English, and Italian.

Net Worth

Audrey Tautou has a net worth of approximately $20 million USD. Her wealth comes from acting in French and international films, modeling, endorsement deals, and partnerships with luxury brands such as Chanel, Montblanc, and L’Oréal.

The commercial success of films including Amélie, The Da Vinci Code, Coco Before Chanel, and A Very Long Engagement has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Venus Beauty Institute (1999)
• Amélie (2001)
• Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
• He Loves Me… He Loves Me Not (2002)
• A Very Long Engagement (2004)
• The Da Vinci Code (2006)
• Priceless (2006)
• Coco Before Chanel (2009)
• Delicacy (2011)
• Chinese Puzzle (2013)
• The Odyssey (2016)
• The Trouble with You (2018)
• The Jesus Rolls (2020)

Television

• Cœur de cible (1996)
• Les Cordier, juge et flic (1997)
• Julie Lescaut (1998)
• Bébés boum (1998)
• Chaos technique (1998)

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