Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuveis a French actress as well as occasional singer, model and producer. She gained recognition for her portrayal of aloof, mysterious beauties for various directors, including Luis Buñuel and Roman Polanski. In 1985, she succeeded Mireille Mathieu as the official face of Marianne, France's national symbol of liberty. A 14-time César Award nominee, she won for her performances in François Truffaut's The Last Metroand Régis Wargnier's Indochine. She is also noted for her support for a variety of liberal...
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth22 October 1943
CityParis, France
I didn't devote my life to acting. I give a lot to my work, but my life has always been more important.
Lesbians and gays... they still have to fight, even inside. It's not that simple, even if they seem to be accepted.
I go to the movies a lot, and I regret when I see some actor that I used to like, to find them offering no more surprises.
People who know me know I'm strong, but I'm vulnerable.
You suffer as an actor. It's difficult to be an actor and live a good life, especially today.
To wait, for an actor, is not like someone who's waiting to see the doctor. It's not the kind of wait where you get bored.
Being an actor means being an instrument for someone else. I want to give myself completely.
I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.
I had mice that I kept as pets when I was very young, and I've always liked the way they look. Even rats. I'm not scared of them.
I'm not an admirer of action movies. I just think, Oh my God, it must be so tiring.
There are relatively few role models for young people. We are in a society that is ruled by men.
To have a public life, you still have the right to a private life.
You get involved with a character after spending a long time waiting, and this demands a lot of energy and concentration.
A lot of actors don't like to see how they've done every day.