Marie Gillain Biography: Height, Movies, Age, Mother, Siblings, Partners, Parents, Children, Net Worth, TV Shows

Marie Gillain is a Belgian actress celebrated for her work in French and European cinema.

She gained international attention for her debut as Véronique in My Father the Hero (1991) opposite Gérard Depardieu, launching a career marked by critically acclaimed performances in films like L’Appât (Fresh Bait), Le Bossu (On Guard), Coco Before Chanel (2009) as Adrienne Chanel, and more recent projects such as A Great Friend (2023).

Marie Gillain
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Marie Gillain
Born:	June 18, 1975 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Rocourt, Liège, Belgium
Nationality:	Belgian
Ethnicity:	Belgian
Height:	1.66 m
Parents:	Nadine Fabry and Mr. Gillain
Siblings:	Céline Gillain
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	Dune Gamet, Vega Degli Esposti
Occupation:	Actress, Model
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Marie Gillain was born on June 18, 1975, in Rocourt near Liège, Belgium. She was raised in the Belgian countryside by her mother Nadine Fabry, who wrote stories for children, and a father Mr. Gillain who worked as a journalist. She has one sister, Céline Gillain.

Gillain developed an interest in acting early, taking theater courses at the local studio “Le Vivier” and studying at Collège Saint-Louis in Liège before breaking into film at age 16.

Personal Life

Marie Gillain, at 51 years old and standing 1.66 m tall, is the mother of two daughters: Dune Gamet, born 2004, with musician Martin Gamet, and Vega Degli Esposti, born 2009, with partner Christophe Degli Esposti.

She maintains a relatively private family life in France while continuing her artistic pursuits, balancing motherhood with her enduring passion for acting and creative endeavors.

Career

Marie Gillain launched her acting journey at 16 with her breakthrough role in My Father the Hero (1991), which brought her immediate fame and a César nomination for Most Promising Actress.

She quickly followed with strong performances in French cinema, notably in Bertrand Tavernier’s L’Appât (Fresh Bait), earning the Prix Romy Schneider in 1996 and establishing herself as a rising star through dramatic and period roles.

Marie Gillain has sustained a prolific career with standout turns in Le Bossu, Elective Affinities, Coco Before Chanel, and collaborations with directors like Cédric Klapisch, Anne Fontaine, and others across France, Italy, and Belgium.

Her work spans theater (with Molière nominations), modeling for Lancôme, and recent films such as A Great Friend (2023) and A Place For Pierrot (2025), cementing her legacy as a respected figure in European arthouse and mainstream cinema.

Net Worth

Marie Gillain has an estimated net worth of around $2 million USD, built primarily through her long and successful acting career in numerous French and European films, supplemented by modeling contracts with brands like Lancôme, theater work, and occasional directing or other projects.

Filmography

• My Father the Hero (1991) – Véronique
• L’Appât (Fresh Bait) (1995)
• Le Bossu (On Guard) (1997) – Aurore
• Coco Before Chanel (2009) – Adrienne Chanel
• A Great Friend (2023)
• A Place For Pierrot (2025)