Bérénice Bejo Biography: Husband, Movies, Awards, Parents, Height, Age, Ethnicity, Net Worth

Bérénice Bejo is a French-Argentine actress acclaimed for her radiant and expressive performances in both French and international cinema.

She first gained attention for her role in A Knight’s Tale (2001) and achieved global stardom with her portrayal of Peppy Miller in the silent film The Artist (2011), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and a César Award for Best Actress.

Profile

• Full Name: Bérénice Bejo
• Stage Name: Bérénice Bejo
• Born: 7, July 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: French-Argentine
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.67m
• Parents: Miguel Bejo and Silvia Bejo
• Siblings: Moira Grassi
• Spouse: Michel Hazanavicius
• Children: Lucien Hazanavicius and Gloria Hazanavicius
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Bérénice Bejo was born on July 7, 1976, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her family fled the country’s military dictatorship when she was three, relocating to France where she grew up in Paris.

Raised by her father, filmmaker Miguel Bejo, and mother Silvia, a lawyer, she was exposed to the arts early on. Bejo has at least one sibling, sister Moira Grassi. She trained in theater, including at Les Enfants Terribles school. She is of Argentine ethnicity, though religion has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Bérénice Bejo began her career in the late 1990s with roles in French television and small film parts, building experience through theater and early features. Her breakthrough came with the Hollywood production A Knight’s Tale (2001), followed by a César nomination for Most Promising Actress in Meilleur Espoir Féminin (2000).

She gained further notice in French comedies like OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006), showcasing her comedic timing and screen presence.

Bejo reached international prominence with her lead role in Michel Hazanavicius’s The Artist (2011), a silent film homage that won multiple Oscars and earned her widespread awards recognition.

She followed with a powerful performance in Asghar Farhadi’s The Past (2013), winning Best Actress at Cannes, and continued with diverse roles in films like Populaire (2012) and The Search (2014), demonstrating her ability to handle drama, romance, and lighter fare across languages.

Bérénice Bejo delivers nuanced portrayals in projects that blend arthouse and mainstream appeal. Her work includes collaborations on films like Coupez! (2022) and recent appearances in international productions, contributing lasting elegance and authenticity to European and global cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @berenicebejo_official
• Facebook Handle: BereniceBejo

Personal Life

Bérénice Bejo met director Michel Hazanavicius on the set of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies in 2006, and the couple married shortly after. They have two children: son Lucien, born in 2008, and daughter Gloria, born in 2011.

The family lives in Paris, maintaining a private life focused on balance between professional collaborations and home.

Filmography

• A Knight’s Tale (2001)
• OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)
• The Artist (2011)
• Populaire (2012)
• The Past (2013)
• The Search (2014)
• The Childhood of a Leader (2015)
• Le Jeu (2018)
• The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018)
• Coupez! (2022)

Net Worth

Bérénice Bejo has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Her primary sources of income include leading roles in acclaimed French and international films, award-winning performances with associated royalties, and occasional endorsements in fashion and beauty sectors.