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Clotilde CourauFrench actress
Date of Birth: 03.04.1969
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Clotilde Marie Pascale Courau was born on April 3, 1969, in Paris, France. As the daughter of actors Jean-Claude Courau and Catherine du Pontavice des Renardières, she was surrounded by the arts from a young age. Courau has three sisters: Christiane, Camille, and Capucine.
In 1991, Courau gained recognition for her role in Jacques Doillon's drama "Le petit criminel," which earned her a nomination for the "Meilleur espoir feminine" (Most Promising Actress) at the César Awards and a win at the European Film Awards. She continued her successful career with roles in films like Jean Becker's "Élisa" (1995) and Rod Lurie's "Deterrence" (1999).
Royal Marriage
On July 10, 2003, Courau announced her engagement to Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Prince of Venice and Piedmont. They married on September 25, 2003, in Rome, Italy. As a result of the marriage, Courau received the title Princess of Venice and Piedmont.
Continued Acting Success
Courau's acting career continued after her marriage. She starred in films such as "Le nouveau Jean-Claude" (2002) and "La môme" (2007), which earned her a nomination for a Bafta Award. On television, she appeared in the series "Chez Maupassant" and "Histoires de vies," as well as several telefilms.
Personal Life
Courau and her husband have two daughters, Vittoria (born December 29, 2003) and Luisa (born August 16, 2006). They reside in both France and Italy.
Courau has been honored with the titles Dame of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Prix Romy Schneider. She is an active participant in various philanthropic organizations, including the Foundation for Research on Diabetes.
