Laetitia Casta Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Career

Laetitia Marie Laure Casta is a French actress and supermodel renowned for her work in high fashion and her versatile performances in film.

Rising to fame in the 1990s as a Guess model and Victoria’s Secret Angel, she became a global icon, gracing over 100 magazine covers, including Vogue and Elle.

Her acting career, spanning over 30 films, includes notable roles in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) and La Croisade (2021), earning her a César nomination for Most Promising Actress in 1999 for Astérix et Obélix contre César.

Casta’s blend of elegance and authenticity has made her a celebrated figure in both fashion and French cinema.

Profile

• Full Name: Laetitia Marie Laure Casta
• Stage Name: Laetitia Casta
• Born: 11 May, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Pont-Audemer, Eure, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.70m
• Parents: Dominique Casta, Line Blin
• Siblings: Marie-Ange Casta, Jean-Baptiste Casta
• Spouse: Louis Garrel(m 2017 – present)
• Partner: Stefano Accorsi(2003 – 2013), Stéphane Sednaoui
• Children: Sahteene Sednaoui, Orlando Accorsi, Athena Accorsi
• Relationship: Married to Louis Garrel
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Laetitia Marie Laure Casta was born on May 11, 1978, in Pont-Audemer, Eure, France, to Dominique Casta, a Corsican-born executive, and Line Blin, a Norman native.

She grew up in Normandy with her older brother, Jean-Baptiste, and younger sister, Marie-Ange, who is also a model and actress.

Discovered at 15 by a photographer on a Corsican beach, Casta’s modeling career took precedence over formal education. She attended school in Normandy but left to pursue modeling in Paris, with no publicly documented higher education.

Her ethnicity is French with Corsican roots, and her religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Laetitia Casta began her career at 15 when scouted by a Frédéric Cresseaux photographer in 1993, leading to her debut in a Guess campaign.

By 16, she was a runway model for Jean Paul Gaultier, and at 18, she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel, one of the youngest ever.

Her modeling career soared with campaigns for Chanel, L’Oréal Paris, and Yves Saint Laurent, and she appeared on over 100 magazine covers. In 1997, she was chosen as Marianne, the symbolic face of France, a rare honor for a model.

Her early acting roles included the TV movie La Bicyclette Bleue (2000), but her film debut in Astérix et Obélix contre César (1999) as Falbala earned her a César nomination.

Casta’s acting career gained depth with roles in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010), where she portrayed Brigitte Bardot, and The Island (2011) alongside Josh Duhamel.

She starred in films like Arbitrage (2012) with Richard Gere, War of the Buttons (2011), and La Croisade (2021), directed by her husband, Louis Garrel.

Her stage debut in Ondine (2004) at Théâtre Antoine and her role in Clara Haskil, Prélude et Fugue (2017) showcased her versatility.

Casta also ventured into producing with En Moi (2016), a short film she wrote and directed, premiered at Cannes’ Critics Week.

Currently, Casta remains active in both acting and modeling, balancing high-profile fashion campaigns with selective film roles.

In 2024, she starred in Consent and A Silence, earning praise for her nuanced performances. She walked for brands like Miu Miu and appeared in Vogue France.

As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she advocates for women’s rights and child welfare. Casta’s enduring presence in fashion, coupled with her evolving acting career, continues to influence French and international audiences.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @laetitiacasta
• Facebook Handle: Laetitia Casta

Personal Life

Laetitia Casta has been married to French actor and director Louis Garrel since 2017, following a private ceremony in Corsica.

She has three children: Sahteene Sednaoui (born 2001) from her relationship with photographer Stéphane Sednaoui (1999–2001), and Orlando and Athena Accorsi (born 2006 and 2009) from her relationship with Italian actor Stefano Accorsi (2003–2013).

Casta resides primarily in Paris but maintains close ties to her childhood home in Normandy.

Filmography

• Astérix et Obélix contre César (1999) – Falbala
• La Bicyclette Bleue (2000, TV movie) – Léa Delmas
• Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) – Brigitte Bardot
• The Island (2011) – Sophie
• War of the Buttons (2011) – Simone
• Arbitrage (2012) – Julie Côte
• En Moi (2016, short film) – Writer, Director, Actress
• La Croisade (2021) – Marianne
• Consent (2023) – Sophie
• A Silence (2024) – Claire

Net Worth

Laetitia Casta has an estimated net worth of $12 million USD.

Her wealth is primarily derived from her decades-long modeling career with brands like Chanel, L’Oréal, and Victoria’s Secret, alongside royalties from magazine covers and endorsements.

Her acting roles in over 30 films, including high-profile projects like Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life and Consent, along with her work as a producer and director, significantly contribute to her financial success.