Looking at this charming girl with shining eyes, it is difficult to believe that she experienced terrible grief in her life. She withdrew into herself, in her despair and longing for her loved one, and did not even think that someone would appear in her destiny who could save her.
She rode to world fame in Luc Besson's Taxi: the image of Lily Bertino was so charming that no one doubted her stellar future. And now, when Marion Cotillard celebrates her next birthday (on September 30, the winner of an Oscar, several Golden Globes and Césars turned 43 years old), she, as before, captivates us with her sweet smile, without aging at all. By the way, once in one of the interviews the famous Frenchwoman boldly admits that she is not at all afraid of that moment in life when venerable age comes, replacing youth.
The role that made Marion a star
Today Marion can rightfully say about herself that she has acquired everything in life that every woman wants. Family, beloved husband, two children, a spacious apartment overlooking the ocean - and amazing peace of mind, bordering on idyll. “In fact, I can only live by love” - in these words star actress, probably, there is a special meaning. She has always been and remains a true Frenchwoman: a sensual, charming woman, capable of giving the chosen one of her heart unforgettable happiness. This sacrifice, dedication and kindness of soul will one day play a fatal role in Marion’s fate.
A meeting with the French actor Julien Rassam even before filming the film “Taxi” turned Marion Cotillard’s life upside down. He became her first love, in which she almost burned to the ground. Julien was handsome, talented and smart. For the sake of his beloved girl, he used high connections in the world of cinema (fortunately, his family consisted entirely of famous directors and screenwriters) so that Marion could find a worthy place for herself here. Julien was sure that Cotillard had extraordinary acting abilities. The praise of her loved one flattered the girl; she began to trust him more and more. And she could no longer imagine her existence without Julien, she was ready for any sacrifice. That time, unfortunately for Marion, soon arrived. The cloudless paradise of two souls in love, where nothing boded ill, was soon completely destroyed. And Julien Rassam himself threw the first stone into this house of romantic well-being. His addiction to illegal drugs paved the way for his downfall. In the literal and figurative sense of the word.
Tragic dead lover Julien Rassam
The death of Julien's mother had a detrimental effect on his psyche and moral state. He drove himself into a corner with manic persistence. Neither Marion's love, nor her suffering and careful attempts to help had any effect on Julien. In 2000, a fall from a high-rise window left him completely disabled. Caring for her beloved and shedding tears, Marion hoped that someday her man would overcome his nightmare. But even in wheelchair Julien was haunted by the thought of committing suicide, and as if an evil spirit was pulling him into the pool of death. In the end, two years later, he repeated his act to die forever.
With husband and father of daughter and son Guillaume Canet
Guillaume Canet is a famous French actor who has earned fame both in his homeland and far beyond its borders. Many striking screen works have done this talented actor a real star of French cinema. However, today this impressive young actor is known not only for his acting work. In his personal life there are several novels with world-famous movie stars. This is why the personality of Guillaume Canet becomes interesting from all points of view.Childhood and family of Guillaume Canet: the beginning of a biography
Guillaume Canet was born on April 10, 1973 in the small town of Boulogne-Billancourt, located near Paris. His childhood passed in rural areas among the endless French meadows and numerous horses, which his parents were breeding. That is why already from the very early years our today's hero was very much not indifferent to these animals. He spent days and days in the saddle, dreaming of becoming a horse breeder or a professional rider. However, one fine day, Fate made adjustments to the usual course of things.The thing is that during one of the walks the future famous actor I accidentally fell off my horse and injured my back. The injury turned out to be not very serious, but despite this, he had to forget about the career of a professional jockey. At this moment, Guillaume was forced to say goodbye to his old dream. For some time he was in apathy, not knowing what to do and how to express himself. However, at some point he learned about acting courses running near his home.
Soon to be replaced by one theater studio another one came. Guillaume Canet began studying acting under the guidance of the famous teacher Francois Florent and quite soon managed to prove himself in a new role.
At the age of nineteen he began performing on the stage of the Eberto Youth Theater. During this period, our today's hero began to methodically make his way to big stage. It is quite noteworthy that already in the theater Guillaume Canet began to often play the roles of romantic guys in love, who understand nothing about amorous affairs, but captivate the audience with their openness and childish naivety. It was these roles that brought the actor greatest success. Subsequently, our today’s hero repeatedly successfully implemented such images on the silver screen. But that was all a little later.
Star Trek actor Guillaume Canet, filmography
Despite the fact that our today's hero played his first role in short film“Only Son”, his first serious work was a completely different film - the thriller “Barracuda”, released in 1997. This project brought our today’s hero his first serious success. After that there were new films and new interesting works. However, the real rise of Guillaume Canet's career began in the 2000s.Guillaume Canet and Keira Knightley - frankly
During this period, the young French actor received roles in the European blockbusters “Loyalty” and “Vidocq”, and also became Leonardo DiCaprio’s partner in the famous Hollywood film “The Beach”.
With the release of these films, a new chapter began in the actor’s career. New interesting pictures appeared in his filmography one after another, and he himself began to appear frequently in various French television shows, where he usually played the role of a guest star. Guillaume Canet acted a lot and often. And very soon new ones appeared on screens across Europe. interesting movies with his participation.
Among these are the paintings “Fall in love with me if you dare”, “Glitch”, “ Merry Christmas", "Do not tell anyone". The last of these films became very special in the career of Guillaume Canet. After all, our today’s hero worked on its creation not only as an actor, but also as a director and screenwriter.
Guillaume Canet - director
Paradoxical as it may seem, it was the director’s work that ultimately brought Guillaume Grand Prize in his career - “Golden Cesar”. Subsequently, as a film director, Cane took part in several new projects. Among his works were both short films and more holistic works. Most famous films The director's films were “Little Secrets” and “Blood Ties.”Business trip - short film with Guillaume Canet
It is quite remarkable that with the blossoming of his “director’s” career, Guillaume Canet’s acting successes also did not become any less. New ones regularly appeared on the list of his screen works. bright projects. It is very interesting that Guillaume Canet often played in both European and American films.
Guillaume Canet currently
Among later works The actor’s films “Right to Left”, “ Wonderful Life", and American picture“Last Night in New York”, where Keira Knightley became the on-screen lover of the French guy. Latest on this moment The actor's work is the dramatic film "Loner", which tells the story of a yachtsman on a non-stop race around the world. 
Currently, our today's hero is working on creating his next film - a biographical film about Louis Armstrong. Details of this project are kept secret for now. However, it is already known that the premiere of the said film should take place in the second half of 2014. We will find out very soon how successful this project will be.
Personal life of Guillaume Canet
As noted above, many interesting episodes can be found in the actor’s personal life. So, from 2001 to 2006, our today’s hero met with the famous German actress Diane Kruger, who later became his wife. Despite the fact that their couple was called the most beautiful in the whole world of French cinema, this marriage disbanded after five years of existence.For a long time, the details of celebrity divorce were discussed in the press. However, at some point all previous rumors were eclipsed new novel Guillaume Canet. New girlfriend Our hero today is another French film star - actress Marion Cotillard. It is quite noteworthy that just shortly before the start of their relationship, the couple played love on the screen - in the film “Fall in Love with Me If You Dare.”
Despite the fact that the careers of the two celebrities are moving forward at full speed, their love is still alive. The lovers spend a lot of time together, devoting all of their free time each other and yours little son Marcel (born 2011).
Today, the name of French actor Guillaume Canet is known to film fans who closely follow the development and innovations of Western cinema. It is noteworthy that Guillaume himself did not dream of becoming an artist at all, but came into it thanks to an accident.
Guillaume Canet was born in the spring of 1973 in a small town in the suburbs of Paris. But the future actor grew up not in Boulogne-Billancourt, but in the countryside, on a horse farm. The boy's father was in this business. From an early age, my son also became addicted to horses. He was an excellent horseman, loved animals and was planning to become a horse breeder. Young Cane considered another option for his own future: to try his hand at becoming a jockey.
But the plans collapsed at one moment when Guillaume fell from his horse. Fortunately, the injury did not make the guy disabled, but he could not be a professional rider. For a while, Cane plunged into depression.
One day, Guillaume Canet heard that boys and girls of the age of a young man were being recruited for acting courses. He tried his hand. Soon Kane noticed that the new activity absorbed him so much that the guy forgot about his previous unrealized dreams related to horses.
After completing the initial courses, Guillaume Canet decided to thoroughly prepare for the profession of an actor. Future star They accepted the famous mentor François Florent into the workshop, under whose guidance he took his first successful steps in the profession.
Movies
The creative biography of Guillaume Canet began on the theater stage. The young artist appeared on stage for the first time youth theater"Eberto." He was trusted to play romantic young men, lovers and naive, inexperienced in amorous affairs. This role was assigned to Cane on theater stage and in cinema. It brought the aspiring actor his first fame.
Guillaume Canet made his film debut in 1995. He was offered a role in the short film “The Only Son.” Then he starred in several more films before the long-awaited star role. Viewers discovered Cane in the thriller “Barracuda.” A year later, the film “Into the Heart” was released, which thoroughly established Guillaume on the cinema Olympus and brought him great success.
In 2000, a film was released that instantly became a cult classic. This is Danny Boyle's painting "The Beach". Guillaume Canet appeared on film set together with the masters of Hollywood: and inimitable.
In the same year, viewers saw Guillaume in the drama “Loyalty” with.
Success followed success. In the same year, viewers watched the premiere of the acclaimed detective film Vidocq. Canet's hero is a young journalist who investigated the causes of the death of the famous detective Vidocq. I played the last one. The film was a huge success with audiences and critics.
It is noteworthy that in 2002 Guillaume Canet became cramped within the framework of only acting profession. He decided to try his hand at directing. The debut film was “My Idol”. He received a warm welcome. And director Kana’s fame came 4 years later, when he filmed his next project, “Don’t Tell Anyone.” For this work, Guillaume received several awards, among which the largest and most prestigious was the Cesar.
The next film in which the artist starred was “Love Me If You Dare.” The film was celebrated at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
IN last decade The acting career of the talented Frenchman is developing successfully. Most famous works Guillaume played roles in the films “Just Together,” “Last Night in New York,” “Right to Left,” and “The Man Who Was Loved Too Much.”
As a director, Kane presented the film “Blood Ties” to viewers and film critics in 2008, in which she starred.
Personal life
The popularity of the actor and director was brought not only by his screen works, but also by his novels. The personal life of Guillaume Canet was often discussed in the press. The artist's first wife was a German star. But the actors lived together for only 5 years and broke up in 2006.
The reason for the gap was a discrepancy in creative path. Married couple I was constantly apart and saw each other only once a month.
The discussion of divorce stopped immediately when new food for conversation appeared: Guillaume had a new affair with an equally famous person - the French actress Marion Cotillard. The couple met on the set of the melodrama “Love Me If You Dare.” Then he was married, and the actress was going through difficult times, and the relationship between the artists was exclusively friendly.
After filming, Guillaume and Marion went their separate ways, but they continued to communicate.
When the actor divorced Diana, he had affairs with Louise Bourgoin and Elodie Navarre.
Today Canet and Cotillard live in a de facto marriage. In 2011, they had their first child, Marcel. In 2010, Guillaume gave his beloved a ring, but the couple has not yet legalized the relationship.
In March 2017, Marion, who was named Louise. Shortly before this, the uproar around the divorce did not subside, in which journalists implicated Cotillard. There were rumors that it was the Hollywood sex symbol who left for her. And all because Pitt and Marion Cotillard starred together in the film Allied, where they played a married couple.
As a result, the actress rejected the speculation and announced that she was expecting a child from Cane, and Guillaume did not doubt the woman he loved for a second. He even published a post in " Instagram", where he urged people to strive for the best, and not to throw mud at others.
Like many artists, the actor maintains an officially verified Instagram. He shares personal photos, stills and clips from films with thousands of fans. In addition, he posts recordings in the official “
Today, September 30, the French actress, winner of all the most prestigious film awards, including Oscar and Cesar, Marion Cotillard, celebrates her 41st birthday. Despite world fame, she leads a rather modest and closed lifestyle. Marion sings great, writes songs, plays several musical instruments, while not trying to conquer the musical world stage. Several times she received the status of one of the highest paid actresses, but this only expanded the opportunities for her charitable activities, and did not inflate pride and conceit. They dream of working with her best directors and designers of our time, and at the same time she remains a very, very, as the journalists who interviewed her note, a modest woman.
On the screen, Marion appears in a variety of roles, but in life she prefers to devote herself entirely to only two - wife and mother. “In fact, I can only live by love,” Marion once admitted. It is about love that we would like to talk in more detail today. Marion and her fiancé, French actor and director Guillaume Canet, rarely talk about their relationship, but we still managed to learn a lot of interesting things. We present the history of the development of their relationship in our section.
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard's professional path, one might say, was predetermined - she grew up in an acting family and from childhood she helped her mother, a theater actress, on stage or participated in children's plays staged especially for her by her father, a director and teacher at an acting school. Marion began her career at the age of 16, starring in the TV series Highlander. This was followed by several more films with her participation, but fame came only after collaborating with Luc Besson - she played one of the main roles in the film Taxi, in which Luc acted as a screenwriter and producer.
Still from the movie "Taxi"
Shortly before Marion was offered to star in Taxi, she met her first love, French actor Julien Rassam. If Marion was just starting her career and was an unknown newcomer to the film industry, then Julien had impressive connections in this area. His father is the famous director Claude Berri, his brother is screenwriter and director Tom Langmann, his mother is producer Anne-Marie Rassam, his uncle is also famous producer and Carole Bouquet's husband, Jean-Pierre Rassam. It was Julien who introduced Marion to famous French actors and directors, and also advised him to avoid films like Taxi in the future. Julien was sure: Marion was capable of more. And I was not mistaken. Thanks to his patronage, she got a role in Alexandre Aja’s film “Furious.”
Unfortunately, soon a third wheel appeared in the relationship between Julien and Marion - drugs. In 1997, the actor's mother committed suicide by jumping out of a window. Of course, such an event only worsened Julien's addiction and led him to a terrible end. In 2000, he repeated his mother’s action - he decided to take his own life.
Versions of what happened vary: some media write that Julien jumped out of the third floor window of the Raphael Hotel in Paris, others that he accidentally fell out, still others that it happened before Marion’s eyes, and still others that Marion was filming the third part of “Taxi” at that time. Be that as it may, it is known for sure that Julien survived, but due to the serious injuries he received, he became disabled. The two years Julien spent in wheelchair, were also difficult for Marion, who was next to her beloved all this time. In 2002, Julien attempted suicide again, and this time achieved his goal.
Marion was so stunned by what had happened that she decided to leave acting career and leave Europe. The destination was India. With one backpack, Marion went to Goa, where for several months she engaged in spiritual practices and tried to come to her senses.
I know what depression is. At that time, I realized that I was losing myself. After some time, I completely lost my taste for life, my interest in everything. I felt empty, useless, worthless. Those people who have never experienced depression may judge those who suffer from it. “Can’t you stop feeling sorry for yourself and get out of bed?” - they ask a question. But when you don’t understand the symptoms of a disease, when you’re not familiar with it, you can’t imagine how strong an impact it has,” Marion said in an interview. After returning to Europe, the agent persuaded Marion to meet with director Jan Samuel, who intended her to star female role in his film "Love Me If You Dare". Guillaume Canet has already been cast in the lead male role.
Marion Cotillard, 2002
Guillaume, unlike Marion Cotillard, did not even think about acting. Parents who were horse breeders and childhood on a farm gave Guillaume a strong desire to become a jockey. He pursued this dream consistently and persistently, showing great hope, but at the age of 18 something unexpected happened: at one of the competitions, the horse made a jump too early and Cane, unprepared for such a turn, fell very unsuccessfully to the ground. He suffered a serious leg injury, which prevented him from continuing his career as a jockey.
After the injury, they didn’t even have time to remove my cast; I started riding again, but after 2-3 months I was forced to leave. Then I turned 19 and decided to focus on girls. When you live for a long time in the wilderness of the countryside, Paris becomes the limit of your dreams. By that time, I was fed up with horses,” Guillaume told The Guardian.
Before going to Paris, Guillaume also gained circus experience.
In the morning I came to classes at the circus, and in the afternoon I went to school. I learned to juggle, to balance on a thin board mounted on a barrel. These were my first experiences interacting with an audience, and I loved it. In Paris, Guillaume graduated from François Florent's acting courses, and already in 1994, when he was 21 years old, he made his debut on the stage of the Eberto Theater. At the same time, Guillaume starred in television series and short films, and by the end of the 90s he began to receive roles in big cinema. For example, in 2000, the film “The Beach” was released starring him, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tilda Swinton.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Guillaume Canet in the movie "The Beach"
In 2001, when Marion was going through one of the most difficult periods in her life, Guillaume married Diane Kruger. They not only lived together, but also worked - Guillaume directed Diana in his debut directorial project, the film “As You Say.” The expiration date of family happiness came in 2006 - the celebrities divorced, but remained friends. According to Diana, their marriage was hindered by the love of both of them for their profession, excessive busyness and frequent separations.
I don’t want to sound too pessimistic, but I was disappointed in the marriage,” Diana said in an interview after breaking up with Guillaume. - I believe more in personal responsibility and commitment. No paper can stop a person if he wants to leave. One of my friends says - and I agree with him - that people should get married not at the beginning of a relationship, but after for long years life together. In general, for a long time I was sure that I had achieved a lot, that I was an accomplished person. I travel the world, have tried and know so many things. But when I turned 30, I realized that I was an idiot. I don't know anything about this life at all. However, the actress really remained on good terms with Guillaume.
He is a great actor, an amazing director. I never cease to admire him and love him very much. In fact, because of him they consider me character actress in France, he chose me for his debut film “As You Say,” Diana said in an interview with the Sidney Morning Herald in 2007. 
Diane Kruger and Guillaume Canet, 2002
Diane Kruger and Guillaume Canet, 2004
So, Guillaume and Marion began to communicate closely in 2003 on the set of the film “Love Me If You Dare,” when she was experiencing a bereavement, and he was in love with another and could not even imagine that he was filming with his future bride. Filming ended, and the world promotional tour of the film ended - Marion and Guillaume parted ways again. They continued to be friends and even corresponded, but both were convinced that their relationship was exclusively friendly. After his divorce from Diana, Guillaume dated Carla Bruni, Louise Bourgoin and Elodie Navarre, and Marion was credited with relationships with Stéphane Guerin-Tilly and Sinclair.
Still from the movie "Love Me If You Dare"
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard, 2004
Everything changed in 2007, when paparazzi captured Marion and Guillaume at Los Angeles airport. The couple held hands and kissed, but did not comment on the romance. How the actors’ relationship grew from friendly to romantic was still a mystery at that time.
The relationship between Guillaume and Marion was hidden for two years, and then, in May 2009, they first appeared together on the red carpet. The occasion was more than suitable: they presented the film “The Last Flight” in Cannes, in which Marion played main role, and Guillaume acted as director.
First appearance of Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet as a couple, 2009
I knew her for 14 years, but the relationship stopped being friendly only three years ago. At some point, you just start moving in the same direction with a person, you understand that you are on the same path. And one day you wake up and say to yourself: “She is the love of my life.” I couldn’t even imagine that this could happen in life. I need to be next to a person who is always searching, always moving forward,” Guillaume told The Guardian about Marion in 2011.
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard at the Cannes Film Festival, 2013
The media also learned that the relationship between Marion and Guillaume had reached a new level during the film festival. Only a year later, in 2010, and already in Marrakech. On ring finger Marion was wearing a beautiful ring with a large diamond. Are she and Guillaume going to get married? - the journalists asked themselves. They received an official answer from Marion herself - the actress confirmed the engagement. As it turned out later, at that moment Marion was five months pregnant.
Marion Cotillard, 2013
Marion Cotillard's engagement ring
In May 2011, Guillaume and Marion had their first child, Marcel.
Motherhood turns your life upside down. You must behave differently, organize. You can no longer get enough sleep, but at the same time you have such strength that you did not know about before the birth of the child. Even when everything is falling out of hand, there is chaos all around, you just have to look into those eyes - and everything becomes unimportant. Motherhood increases resilience, makes you more confident and stronger. It gives you everything, well, except sleep,” Marion said in an interview with The Talks in March 2015.
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard with their son, 2012
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard with their son, 2012
It recently became known that Marion and Guillaume will soon become parents for the second time. And in 2017 we will see the actors together again on big screen- Canet’s film “Rock and Roll” will be released, in which he and Cotillard played the main roles.
Marion Cotillard with son Marcel, 2016
Guillaume Canet returned to horse riding and takes part in competitions from time to time
Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet with their son Marcel, 2016
It is Marion who keeps me moving forward; she is not afraid to point out my mistakes and shortcomings. This is unpleasant to hear, but this is exactly what allows you to grow, develop, and become better. I was very lucky to meet such a woman. Largely thanks to her, I managed to tame my violent character,” Guillaume recently said.
HELLO.RU congratulates Marion on her birthday and looks forward to new appearances by the actress and Guillaume Canet.
40-year-old Marion Cotillard, with whom Brad portrayed love in the film “Allied.” The news completely blew up the editorial pages. Gossips claimed that it was Pitt who was the father of the unborn baby. Numerous Brangelina fans bombarded Marion with threats and insults.
The situation became so aggravated that the actress’s partner, Guillaume Canet, had to speak out. The actor and director said that he is the father of the unborn child and asked not to interfere with Cotillard anymore in Angelina and Brad. Open letter appeared on Marion’s lover’s Instagram page.
“I don’t comment on rumors about us, I don’t have the habit of talking openly about my personal life, which until now I’ve always tried to protect. But I was forced to change my own principles and speak out by stupid and corrupt people who call themselves journalists, representatives of the tabloids, as well as haters, who feel so omnipotent, sitting at the keyboard and throwing mud at innocent people,” Guillaume does not hide his indignation.
Photo published by Guillaume Canet (@guillaumecanetofficiel) Aug 30 2016 at 10:02 PDT
The actor assured his subscribers that he and Cotillaire, despite the hype and dirty gossip, were all rosy. “They forced me to admit that I am proud of Marion, I love, respect and admire her. For me, she remains strong and smart, despite the fact that she is facing stupid and unfounded accusations. Even in such an ugly situation, I want to maintain a positive attitude and not stoop to the level of these people. And as Marion said, I wish you all to become better and strive for something more in your life than throwing mud at others,” Kane concluded.
“This will be in response to the flood of news that has broken out in the last 24 hours. I usually don’t comment on such things or even pay attention to them, but since the scandal affects the people I love, I have to speak out about it,” Marion wrote. The actress explained that she was expecting a child from her husband Guillaume Canet, and also named him the only man And best friend. The couple is raising a five-year-old son, Marcel, who will soon have a baby. brother or sister.
The actress also responded to those who were worried about her health and nerves. "I feel good, thank you. The noise created around all this does not tire me. And to all the media and haters who are jumping to such conclusions, I wish a speedy recovery from this disease," she added.
