Personal details
- Birth Date: 1977-01-23
- Height: 5′ 4½″ (1.64 m)
- Birth Location: Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Professions: Actress, Director, Writer
Joséphine de Meaux, born smack in the middle of winter—January 23rd, 1977, Boulogne-Billancourt, just outside Paris. Not exactly the kind of place you’d imagine a future star cutting her teeth, but hey, everyone’s gotta start somewhere. She’s got this spark, a mix of effortless French cool and that wild-eyed energy you only see in people who genuinely love what they do. Honestly, if you’ve seen Intouchables (2011), you know what I mean—she doesn’t just act, she sort of takes over the screen, you know? Same vibe in Those Happy Days (2006). She’s not one of those actresses who fade into the background. She’s front and center, and you remember her, plain and simple. Over the years, she’s bounced between roles with this kind of restless curiosity. One day she’s making you laugh, next she’s pulling at your heartstrings, and then—just for fun—she’ll get behind the camera and direct. Les petits flocons (2019) is another notch on her belt, and you gotta admit, it’s impressive seeing someone switch gears like that and make it look easy. She’s all about the unexpected, never phoning it in. There’s something about her performances that just feels real—like she’s not afraid to get a little weird, a little vulnerable, maybe even messy. That’s rare, and it makes her stand out. Whether you catch her in a comedy or something heavier, you can bet she’s bringing her A-game. She’s not just in the scene—she owns it.
Graduating from the legendary CNSAD—the Conservatoire national supérieur d’art dramatique de Paris, yeah, the big one—back in 2002? That’s no small potatoes. This place is like the Hogwarts for actors in France, churning out powerhouse talent for generations. You walk those halls, you’re basically breathing the same air as some of the most iconic names in French theater and film. Finishing up there means you’ve been put through the wringer—classical training, grueling hours, intense workshops—so if someone’s got that on their resume, you can bet they’re legit. People in the industry spot “CNSAD grad” and immediately know you’ve got the chops, the discipline, the whole dramatic toolkit. It’s basically a backstage pass to the best gigs in the business. Not to mention, 2002 was a wild era for French cinema, so walking out of CNSAD that year? You had all the doors wide open.
January 23, 1977
5′ 4½″ (1.64 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France
48 years old