This Friday, October 18, 2024, Isabelle Huppert was in the spotlight at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, an unmissable event dedicated to the 7th art. It was during a ceremony rich in emotion that the 71-year-old actress was presented the prestigious Lumière Prize by Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón. This trophy not only celebrates his more than 50-year career, but also his incredible contribution to cinema. Dressed in a sparkling dress, the actress captivated all eyes as she went on stage, visibly moved.
Isabelle Huppert surrounded by her family for this special moment
If the legendary actress is used to red carpets, her family remains, much more discreet. However, for this very special evening, her husband, Ronald Chammah, and their two sons, Lorenzo (36 years old) and Angelo (27 years old), were present to support her.
Married to Ronald Chammah since 1989, Isabelle Huppert shared with him a solid and complicit relationshipalthough their public appearances together are rare. Proud of their mother, Lorenzo and Angelo did not hesitate to warmly applaud her success, showing their admiration.
During the ceremony, other great figures of cinema and culture were present to pay tribute to the actress. Among them, Camélia Jordana, Julien Clerc, Emmanuelle Béart, and even Anthony Delon, who also attended this unforgettable moment. The evening was marked by musical performances, including one by Julien Clerc, accompanied by Sandrine Kiberlain, to perform My Preference in honor of Isabelle Huppert.
A memorable evening at the Lumière festival
The Lumière Festival was also an opportunity for Isabelle Huppert to show a lighter and more festive side of her personality. During the evening, one sequence particularly caught attention: the actress got up to dance and sing on Crazy nighta hit from the 80s.
Sitting right in front of James Franco, the French actress did not hesitate to move her hips with enthusiasm, triggering laughter and applause from the other guests. This unexpected moment was immortalized on social networks and shared massively, once again demonstrating the timeless charisma of the actress.
Thus, on this evening of October 18, the public not only celebrated the immense talent of Isabelle Huppert, but also his humility and his joy of livingsurrounded by her loved ones and her friends from the world of cinema. A true icon, she proves once again that she remains an essential figure in world cinema, with many more projects to come, notably in the film The richest woman in the worldwhere she will play Liliane Bettencourt.
