Each of them was not considered beauties and with the air of a connoisseur, simultaneously nodding at the female images depicted on the canvases of great artists, they looked for flaws.
But a diamond that has been cut becomes a diamond. And there is something magical in these French girls who have determined their success in life and work.
Berenice Marlowe, the daughter of a school psychologist and doctor from China who settled in Paris, was surrounded by love and tender care as a child. Parents dreamed of seeing her as a famous pianist, and the girl studied for ten years at the French School of Arts at the Paris Conservatory. By the age of 23, Berenice decided to resist the will of her parents. The girl was attracted by the world of the catwalk and cinema: in her opinion, becoming a model and an actress was much better than pounding the piano keys frantically every day, waiting for fame. There were more than enough grounds for such a point of view. Unusual appearance, chiseled figure and fire in her eyes allowed Berenice to quickly conquer the podium and decorate the covers of glossy magazines. With cinema, things were worse. The French, fixated on the idea that thinness, fragility and sensuality are considered the national feature of a girl, did not recognize a true Parisian in Marlowe. Enlightenment came later, when Berenice, through thorns, nevertheless made her way to the cherished goal. And the “Bond girl” appeared on the screen, looking like a graceful Amazon, with a slight Asian twist and a magnificent body. And Daniel Craig, the leading actor, even grew stiff at the sight of this perfection, which prevented him from kissing her for the first time according to the script of the film – one more take was needed.
Marion Cotillard’s parents belonged to the Parisian bohemia. Of course, all conversations and disputes related to the topic of art: theater, cinema, literature. And it is no wonder that in the future the Marion brothers – Quentin and Guillaume – became, respectively, an artist and a writer. And the future Oscar winner from the age of six went to lessons at the Conservatory of Dramatic Art, played in children’s plays, which her loving father wrote especially for her. A cloudless childhood, a rich youth, as it were, brought her to the choice of the profession of an actress. There is no dispute, she is incredibly talented and proved it later in the famous painting “Life in Pink”, which tells about the fate of Edith Piaf. A charming smile, a mole on the forehead and a luxurious body, which we have seen more than once when Marion Cotillard played in explicit scenes. Her beauty is not immediately striking: according to famous Hollywood heartthrobs, in communication with her you succumb to the charm of the actress. And you leave, mentally admiring: “The ideal woman!” Mariyon, surprisingly, is always calm and unperturbed, sometimes you even wonder at her endurance in difficult moments. And, of course, we remember the tragic story of her love relationship with the French actor Julien Rassam, when she managed to recover from the loss of a loved one and find the strength to continue her creative career.
Audrey in childhood was affectionately called a fawn. Huge expressive eyes, fragile shoulders and slender thin legs really made her look like a small inhabitant of the forest. Audrey was so fond of animals that she seriously decided to study zoology, and chose the life of monkeys as the topic of future research. Only classes in a theatrical circle somehow distracted her from the profession of a primatologist. Today Audrey Tautou recalls childhood dreams with a smile. Perhaps no one doubts that Audrey is one of the best French actresses with a discreet appearance, in whose eyes there is something gentle, enchanting. And her light gait resembles a fluttering butterfly. The French adore Audrey not only for her success in cinema, but for her sweet character. In her personal life, she still has no changes: she is still alone, and none of the men have yet won a place in her heart. Loneliness for a knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor (this high title was awarded to Audrey Tautou two years ago) seems to be the best protection from all scandals and a great opportunity to do only what you love.
Father is a singer and poet, mother is one of the famous French actresses in the past. In such a family, inevitably, he will be drawn to art. And the power of genes was so great that Emmanuelle Bear did not even think about her future profession. At the age of 13, she first saw Romy Schneider on the screen, who became her idol. And Emmanuelle began to stubbornly pursue her goal, eagerly wanting to be among the stellar European actresses. A lot of time passed, and the appearance of the girl on the screen made a splash among the audience. The dance of the naked shepherdess in Manon from the Spring was the beginning of her brilliant career. Someone sarcastically objected: what was so deep and dramatic in the frame? The beauty of the magnificent body, the special shape of the lips, giving sensuality to Emmanuelle’s face – this was enough not to find words describing our admiration. True, later the actress, who played many successful roles in the cinema, did a fatal, difficult to explain act. The beauty of the lips, given to Emmanuel by nature, from which the most famous men literally melted with their hearts, she decided to slightly correct. And she lost her charm forever, as well as half of her charm. It was only later, after a series of unsuccessful operations, Emmanuelle Bear began to urge women not to rely on plastic surgery and to be more careful with it.
Eva Green is a native Parisian, and all her childhood and youth were spent in the famous French capital. Neither the dentist father nor the mother, the famous actress, had any idea that in the future the future sex symbol of the country would grow from a quiet, shy girl. The chance helped her choose her future profession. When she saw the film “The Story of Adele G.” with Isabelle Adjani, it seemed like a light to Eve. Now she perfectly understood what she needed to do in order to achieve fame and recognition. It turns out that a naughty demon has matured in a quiet girl, whose temperament and determination the parents who lived according to old traditions and rules could not cope with. When young Eva Braun plays the lead role in Bernardo Bertolucci’s scandalous film The Dreamers, loved ones will experience a real shock. The great master of cinema will speak about her: “Beautiful to the point of obscurity.” The fully nude on-screen actress was truly unmatched. Sexual beauty discouraged the entire film crew, not to mention the audience. They say that there is something witchcraft in Eve’s attractiveness, as if she had just descended on a broomstick to sinful earth. However, no one will hint to say that Eve is not perfection itself, another unique example of unfading female beauty.
A smile with a cute chisel is a kind of visiting card of Vanessa Paradis, who is known all over the world. This flaw was perhaps only striking in childhood, when at the age of seven she first performed a song from the musical “Emilie Joly” on the popular show “School of Fans”. Vanessa’s debut was successful and, in fact, marked the beginning of her brilliant creative career as a singer. Although the girl’s parents, film directors saw her future in acting. However, they shouldn’t have been upset. As soon as the girl turns 17, she will play the first female lead in the film “The White Wedding”. The picture will simply be full of candid scenes, where the young blonde beauty will shine with seductive forms and will receive the Cesar Prize. The abundance of eroticism will cause a flurry of criticism. Therefore, for a while, Vanessa Paradis will interrupt her career as an actress. Note that a stellar gap in combination with an excellent figure will bring the Frenchwoman into the ranks of the first beauties of Hollywood. Johnny Depp will be at the mercy of her charm, who for several years will call Vanessa the most perfect woman. Perhaps, even now, with bitter nostalgia, he recalls the best days of his life.
We can say that since childhood, Lea Seydoux bathed in luxury and prosperity. Mother is one of the heirs of a dynasty of oil tycoons, father is a big businessman who spared no expense for her upbringing and indulged any whims. We also add that a friend of the family was and remains the legend of world fashion Louis Vuitton. After watching the opera Carmen, Lea had a dream of becoming a singer. But desire alone was not enough, there was not enough talent. Convinced of the futility of the chosen path, the girl moved into an actress. The theater school helped her gain the necessary experience. The languid, sensual beauty of Lea Seydoux has played a role in her career. In general, the girl found her calling. Confirmation of this will be films in which, unexpectedly for herself and for her relatives, she will play screen images brightly and with great convincingness. In Beauty and the Beast, Seydoux will be entrusted with the lead role, and Vincent Cassel himself will be her partner. She will also effortlessly get to the Olympus of the world podium. Lea’s alluring gait, emphasizing the seductive forms of a chiseled figure, a languid look – such a chic model could not leave indifferent even the strictest judges from the authoritative jury. By the way, Lea, carefully hiding her personal life, once admitted that she only likes handsome men. This national excellence, according to the French, is worthy of their own kind. And no one reproaches her when she scatters money, almost every day, going shopping in jewelry stores.
Lars von Trier’s extraordinary films “Antichrist” and “Nymphomaniac”, in which the Frenchwoman Charlotte Gainsbourg starred, aroused violent indignation of the venerable public. The frank sex scenes with the participation of the actress shocked the imagination of the audience and remained in the memory for a long time. Charlotte herself received the award for Best Actress. Who instilled in her courage and relaxedness on the screen, sometimes overstepping the boundaries of what is permissible? Perhaps the influence was influenced by his father, who was reputed to be an outstanding personality and often surprising fellow directors with unexpected clips filled with music composed by him. Or, a certain role in the fact that Charlotte had a strong and independent character was played by her mother – an unusual theater and film actress. Charlotte’s creative career began in 1984 with the musical melodrama Words and Music. The girl’s appearance, far from perfect, could, in our opinion, not have attracted the attention of the directors. But, to everyone’s surprise, the passion in her eyes, a flexible, beautiful body compensated for natural flaws. One of the Hollywood film critics noted Charlotte’s mesmerizing sexual sensuality, which unmistakably affects men, causing genuine admiration for her screen image. When she was reproached for too boldly exposing her body in pictures, the actress replied: “If you remove sex from the film, then you will see the tragic story of a confused personality. And I like such difficult tasks. I never regret the passed tests, rather the opposite. “
Eccentric beauty Melanie Laurent loves to shock her fans. For example, in 2013, a French woman posed completely naked, covering her breasts with a live crab. Thus, the model and actress took part in the action against world poaching. Melanie spent her childhood on the famous right bank of the Seine, where every corner was reminiscent of art. The case brought her to the popular French actor Gerard Depardieu, who noted her undoubted ability. He gave the girl some valuable advice and the phone number of his assistant. Cheeky face, nose a little potatoes did not spoil the impression of the catchy beauty of Melanie Laurent. A beautiful figure only complemented the look of a seductive Frenchwoman. World fame touched her with its gentle rays when she played one of the female roles in the film Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino. Melanie is equally successful in her career as an actress and a model. About the latter, we can say that in 2011 Laurent took over the “baton” from the famous Monica Bellucci and became the face of the fragrance from “Dior”.
She adopted all the best from her mother – the famous British singer and actress Jane Birkin, known for her unusual appearance and ability to dress elegantly and fashionably. From her father, the French director Jacques Doyon, she got a rebellious spirit. Today she is called a symbol of French chic, a special national charm, when a girl with an imperfect appearance can turn into a style icon. The correct curl of the eyebrows, the famous bangs, wavy shoulder-length hair that gives Lou’s unconventional face an extraordinary charm, the invariable hat – this is today’s stage image of the French singer, actress and model. At first glance, it will seem to someone that she dresses a little luridly, as she pleases. However, fashion experts clearly disagree with this. Jackets, tuxedos, jeans and other clothes, including various shoes, are a complex thought out to the smallest detail for creating an unforgettable and vivid image of a model on the catwalk. However, this also applies to cinema, where the actress herself selected outfits for a particular role.