What is Sophie Marceau's Net Worth and Salary?
Sophie Marceau is a French actress, director, screenwriter, model, and author who has a net worth of $50 million. Sophie Marceau has appeared in dozens of films during her career. After rising to fame with her roles in the films "La Boum" and "La Boum 2" in the early 80s, she went on to star in such titles as "Pacific Palisades," "Fanfan," "Revenge of the Musketeers," "Braveheart," "Anna Karenina," and "The World is Not Enough." As a model, Marceau has graced the covers of over 300 magazines worldwide and has been the face of multiple luxury brands.

Early Life
Sophie Marceau was born as Sophie Danièle Sylvie Maupu on November 17, 1966, in Paris, France. She is the second child of truck driver Benoît and shop assistant Simone. When Marceau was nine, her parents divorced.

Film Breakthrough with La Boum
In early 1980, Marceau had photos of herself taken at a modeling agency that was looking for teenage models. During this time, casting director Françoise Menidrey was reaching out to modeling agencies looking for a teenager for his upcoming film. Marceau ended up being the benefactor and went on to be signed to the Gaumont Film Company. She subsequently made her feature film debut in the teen romantic comedy "La Boum," starring in the role of Victoire "Vic" Beretton. The film was a major hit in Europe, spawning the sequel "La Boum 2" in 1982. For her performance in the sequel, Marceau won the César Award for Most Promising Actress.

Film Career in the 80s and 90s
Following the success of the "La Boum" films, Marceau ventured into dramatic roles. She starred in the war film "Fort Saganne"; the romantic dramas "L'amour Braque" and "Police"; and the psychological thriller "Descente aux Enfers." Returning to comedy in 1988, Marceau starred alongside Vincent Lindon in the romantic comedy "L'Étudiante." The same year, she starred in the historical adventure film "Chouans!" Marceau concluded the decade starring opposite Jacques Dutronc in the romantic drama "My Nights Are More Beautiful Than Your Days." In 1990, she made her American film debut in the comedy "Pacific Palisades." Marceau subsequently starred in the French films "Pour Sacha," "La Note Bleue," "Fanfan," and "Revenge of the Musketeers."

In 1995, Marceau earned global recognition for her role as Princess Isabelle in Mel Gibson's Best Picture Oscar winner "Braveheart." Also that year, she appeared in the ensemble cast of Michelangelo Antonioni and Wim Wenders' "Beyond the Clouds." In 1997, Marceau starred in three period pieces: "Anna Karenina," "Marquise," and "Firelight." She closed out the decade with three films in 1999, playing Lila Dubois in the romcom "Lost & Found"; Hippolyta in the Shakespeare adaptation "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; and villainous Bond girl Elektra King in the James Bond film "The World is Not Enough."
Year | Film |
---|---|
1980 | La Boum |
1982 | La Boum 2 |
1983 | Forte Saganne |
1983 | My Nights Are More Beautiful Than Your Days |
1985 | Descente aux Enfers |
1987 | Chouans! |
1988 | L'Étudiante |
1988 | L'amour Braque |
1990 | Pacific Palisades |
2004 | Speak to Me of Love (director) |
2007 | Trivial (director) |
2012 | Happiness Never Comes Alone |
2018 | Mrs. Mills (director) |
In the 2000s and beyond, Marceau primarily appeared in French films. During this time, she also directed and starred in several of her own projects. Her notable credits include "Fidelity," "Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre," "With Love… from the Age of Reason," "Everything Went Fine," and "I Love America." She has also served as a brand ambassador for luxury brands and has made international appearances, including performing at CCTV's New Year gala in China.
Personal Life
Over the years, Sophie Marceau has been in relationships with notable figures in the entertainment industry. She has two children, a son named Vincent from her relationship with Polish director Andrzej Żuławski, and a daughter named Juliette from her relationship with producer Jim Lemley. Marceau has also dated actor Christopher Lambert and French chef Cyril Lignac. In addition to her personal life, she has been recognized for her contributions to the arts and culture, receiving honors such as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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