Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg is a popular British-French actress and performer. There are many prestigious awards on the celebrity shelf, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Musical Victory Award.
She has played in many interesting and exciting films. Charlotte does not get tired of trying on various and most unexpected images. On account of the original actress, there are more than fifty films, including melodramas, romantic films, provocative art-house films.
The childhood and youth of Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg
Charlotte was born on July 21, 1971 in the capital of Foggy Albion. Gainsbourg spent her childhood in her father's homeland, in Paris. It is not surprising that the girl decided to become an actress. Charlotte's parents were directly related to the cinema. At the time when the girl was just born, her parents were the most popular couple in Paris.
Charlotte's parents were glorified by the released track Je t'aime… Moi non plus. In the song, the girl's mother moaned with inspiration, depicting an orgasm. Interestingly, the track was included in the so-called "black list". But, despite this, the song became the best-selling and most popular composition in Europe.
Despite the fact that Charlotte's parents were often away from home, she remembers her childhood with joy. The girl says that she got the best parents in the world. An absolute atmosphere of calm and harmony reigned in the house of Gainsbourg.
Charlotte attended the elite school of Paris, École Jeannine Manuel. A little later, she moved to study at the private boarding house Beau Soleil, which was located in the Swiss Alps.
At the age of 10, Charlotte experienced a strong emotional upheaval. The thing is, her parents are divorced. In 1982, the girl had a younger half-sister, Lou, from her mother's new union. Charlotte's mom married cult director Jacques Doillon.
When Charlotte gained popularity, she admitted to reporters that she never dreamed of becoming an actress, singer, because she did not like her appearance. She wanted to become an art historian.
The first time, when Charlotte began acting in films, in episodic roles, she did not take this occupation seriously. All her actions seemed like fun. But over the years, she fell in love with the profession of an actress and could not imagine her life without cinema.
The creative path of Charlotte Gainsbourg in cinema
Charlotte's creative biography began in 1984. The young actress took part in the filming of the French melodrama Words and Music. She tried to convey the relationship in the creative family - the accompanying crises, ups and downs.
Then the actress appeared in the video of her famous father. She played a role in the movie "Lemon Incest". After participating in the filming of the video, Charlotte woke up famous. In the mid-1980s, she was awarded the main role in the film "Daring Girl" directed by French director Claude Miller.
Then Charlotte Gainsbourg replenished her filmography with participation in films:
- "And the light shines in the darkness";
- "Thank you, life";
- "In front of everyone";
- "Cement Garden";
- "Love";
- "Cunning of Glory".
In the mid-1990s, the actress pulled out a lucky ticket. She was lucky enough to play a major role in the movie Jane Eyre. Gainsbourg got a good and at the same time difficult role of a girl with a difficult fate, but a good heart.
In the early 2000s, Charlotte starred in the movie Les Misérables. The film was directed by José Diane based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Gainsbourg perfectly conveyed the mood of her heroine.
In the same 2000, she starred in the movie "Christmas Cake". A brilliant game allowed Charlotte to receive the Cesar award as the best actress. Some time later, Gainsbourg starred in Ivan Attal's comedy melodrama My Wife is an Actress.
Charlotte then starred in the psychological thriller Lemming. Film critics praised Gainsbourg's acting skills. In addition, the movie ranked high in the list of thrillers.
In 2006, the actress was once again offered to play the main character. Charlotte starred in the film The Science of Sleep. And in 2009, she took part in the chilling horror film Antichrist.
But the most "juice" was waiting for fans of Charlotte Gainsbourg ahead. The actress, without any hesitation, took part in the filming of Lars von Trier's erotic drama Nymphomaniac. Thus, she showed that experiments are not alien to her, and she is ready for almost anything.
The musical work of Charlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte sang in a duet with her famous father. The stars presented the provocative composition Lemon Incest. After the release in 1984 of a video clip with hints of the physical proximity of the child and the father, the director was accused of pedophilia.
Two years later, Charlotte Gainsbourg presented her debut album Charlotte for Ever. The celebrity's vocals were also heard in Gainsbourg's film of the same name about the difficult relationship between daughter and father.
In addition, Charlotte pleased with her honey voice in the films "Love Plus ...", "One Leaves - the Other Stays" and in joint performances with the French band Air.
In 2006, the singer expanded her discography with her second studio album 5:55. The compilation was released with duo Air, British musician Jarvis Cocker and Irish Neil Hannon.
This record became "platinum" in the territory of his native country and took the 2007th position in the top 78 rating of Rolling Stone in 100. Three years later, the singer released her third solo album IRM. The release of the fourth disc was also not long in coming. Album Stage Whisper was presented in 2011.
In 2017, Charlotte presented a new CD Rest. Paul McCartney worked on the compilation, as well as a number of other popular bands, including Arcade Fire and Daft Punk. The author of the texts was the performer herself.
Personal life of Charlotte Gainsbourg
Colleagues and friends speak well of Charlotte Gainsbourg. Relatives say that she is a very kind and sympathetic person. There were ups and downs in her life, but she tried not to lose heart.
In 2007, the actress was seriously injured after an accident while water skiing. It is interesting that she was helped in time, and nothing foreshadowed trouble.
The actress did not attach much importance to this incident. After a while, she began to experience severe headaches. Re-applying for help, it turned out that she had an intracerebral hemorrhage. The actress was urgently hospitalized and underwent surgery.
It is known that Charlotte lives in a fictitious marriage with Ivan Attal. The couple has three children, Ben, Alice and Joe.
Much to my surprise, Charlotte does not like to talk about her personal life. She is not registered in social networks. The artist believes that spending time at these venues is a waste of time.
Charlotte Gainsbourg today
Gainsbourg continues to sing and act in films. 2017 was a particularly productive and eventful year for the celebrity. So, Charlotte took part in the filming of the films "Ghosts of Ismael" and "The Snowman". In addition, the actress starred in the movie Promise at Dawn.
In 2018, in the Taratat program, the performer presented a cover version of the Kanye West song Runaway. Music critics flattered about the manner of presenting the composition.
In 2019 Charlotte visited Russia. Her performances took place in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The celebrity, as always, was accompanied by the group Air.
