Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie Laurent (French pronunciation: [melani loʁɑ̃] ( listen); born 21 February 1983) is a French actress, singer, pianist, screenwriter and director. Born in Paris to a Jewish family, she was introduced to acting at the age of sixteen by Gérard Depardieu, who cast her in a minor role in the romantic drama The Bridge (1999). The recipient of two César Awards, an Étoiles d\'or du cinéma français, and a Lumières Award, Laurent has established herself as an accomplished actress in the French film industry.\n', '

Laurent gained recognition for her supporting work in several French films, most notably the 2006 comedy Dikkenek, for which she won Étoiles d\'Or for Best Female Newcomer. Her breakthrough role came in the 2006 drama film Don\'t Worry, I\'m Fine, for which she later won the César Award for Most Promising Actress and the Prix Romy Schneider. Laurent made her Hollywood debut in 20…