Carole Bouquet
- Born:
- August 18, 1957, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Nationality:
- French
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Model
Early Life and Education
- Carole Bouquet attended the Sorbonne University for philosophy studies.
- She also studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her acting career in the late 1970s.
- Gained international recognition for her role as Melina Havelock in For Your Eyes Only (1981). The filming locations for For Your Eyes Only included Greece, making "Carole Bouquet for Your Eyes Only Greece" a recognizable association.
- Won the César Award for Best Actress for her role in Too Beautiful for You (1989).
- Served as a Chanel No. 5 spokesperson from 1986 to 1997.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | That Obscure Object of Desire | Conchita |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | Melina Havelock |
| 1989 | Too Beautiful for You | Florence Barthélémy |
| 1999 | The Bridge | Haydée |
| 2005 | Travaux, on sait quand ça commence... | Alice |
Legacy and Impact
Carole Bouquet is a celebrated French actress whose career spans decades. Her work in film, combined with her role as a fashion icon, has solidified her place as a significant figure in French cinema and culture.