The director of “Palais-Royal” has become an undisputed figure of laughter. She is ranked 3rd favorite comic actress in France behind Josiane Balasko and Isabelle Nanty.
A career that got off to a flying start on stage, but it was on the big screen that she achieved recognition. Even going so far as to become an exceptional director. She is ranked 7th in our ranking of the French's favorite comic actors and actresses, according to a survey carried out by Ifop.
Visitors (1993) by Jean-Marie Poiré
She brings a gentle madness to the character of Béatrice de Montmirail, the only one who understands that Jacquouillle la Fripouille and Godefroy de Montmirail come from the Middle Ages. Cesar for best supporting role in 1994.
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Orchestra chairs (2006) by Danièle Thompson
She is Catherine Versen, the “popular actress” unhappy in her life, her career who dreams of big roles. Impeccable and second Cesar in 2007
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Marie-Francine (2017) of itself
By playing a dumped fifty-something, forced to return to live with her parents, the actress touches the heart in a feature film full of tenderness.
Aline (2021) by herself
In this fake biopic dedicated to Céline Dion, the actress plays the singer from her childhood to adulthood. Performance logically hailed by the Cesar for Best Actress in 2022.
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Stroke of luck (2023) the Woody Allen
The American filmmaker finds refuge in France for a shaky film. Valérie Lemercier embarks on the adventure with a certain panache…