Personal details
- Birth Date: 1964-05-10
- Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Birth Location: Puteaux, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Children: (divorced, 2 children) Samuel Cohen
- Professions: Actress, Writer, Director
Emmanuelle Devos, born back in ‘64 in Puteaux (which got renamed Hauts-de-Seine, but let’s not get lost in the French geography today), is one of those actresses who just slips into characters like they’re her second skin. She’s not exactly a Hollywood household name, but ask any French cinephile and they’ll give you at least three movies where she simply owns the screen. Rois et reine? That film’s a trip—Devos throws herself into a story that’s kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally hypnotic. Then there’s Sur Mes Lèvres from 2001, which, honestly, is a masterclass in subtle tension. She plays this introverted office worker with a hearing impairment, and she just nails the part—awkwardness, longing, frustration, you name it. It’s not just about her acting chops, though. You can tell she brings something extra, some weird spark that makes her characters feel like people you might actually meet, or maybe avoid in a crowded elevator. Fast forward to 2013, and she’s in Le temps de l’aventure. The movie’s all about fleeting connections and the kind of impulsive choices you make when you think no one’s watching. Again, Devos doesn’t just act—she sort of lives the part, making every little emotion count. She’s done writing too, which, honestly, explains how she gets under the skin of her roles. There’s a lived-in quality to her performances, like she’s carrying around a suitcase full of real-life stories. Not everyone can pull that off. In French cinema, she’s basically the go-to for complex, flawed, captivating women.
movies trivia informationnnSo, Marie Henriau – that name ring any bells? If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of classic cinema, you’ve probably seen her pop up in the credits a few times. But here’s a fun tidbit a lot of folks miss: she’s actually got a daughter who followed her into the spotlight. Not exactly headline news, but you’d be surprised how often people don’t connect the dots. Talent runs deep in some families, right? The daughter’s career might not have blown up to blockbuster status, but she carved out her own little corner in the film world. People love to dig into these family ties, especially when you spot the old-school glamour in both their faces. It’s wild how those showbiz genes get passed down. You’ll find little winks to Marie in her daughter’s work too, if you know where to look. Hollywood has a way of keeping things in the family, even when no one’s really talking about it.
May 10, 1964
5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Puteaux, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Yes, Samuel Cohen
61 years old