Emmanuelle Seigner is a renowned French actress and singer, born on June 22, 1966. She has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, starring in notable films such as The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Ninth Gate, and Frantic.
Seigner has received critical acclaim for her performances, earning multiple César Award nominations for her roles in Venus in Fur, Place Vendôme, and La Vie En Rose. Her extensive filmography also includes appearances in Essential Killing, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, and the French film adaptation of Venus in Fur, where she received praise for her portrayal of Vanda.
In addition to her acting career, Seigner is also a talented musician. She has been the lead singer of the pop rock band Ultra Orange, releasing a self-titled album in 2007. She has also released a solo album, Distant Lover, in 2014.
Seigner is the daughter of photographer Jean-Louis Seigner and journalist Aline Ponelle. Her father was a renowned photographer, and her mother was a journalist. She has two sisters, Mathilde Seigner, an actress, and Marie-Amélie Seigner, a singer. Through her father, Seigner is the granddaughter of actor Louis Seigner and the niece of actress Françoise Seigner, both members of the Comédie-Française.
Seigner's personal life is also notable. She has been married to Polish film director Roman Polanski since 1989, and they have two children, Morgane and Elvis. The family resides in Paris.
Throughout her career, Seigner has been recognized for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. She has been an ambassadress for the Polish brand Dr Irena Eris since 2008 and has appeared in various music videos, including "Hands Around My Throat" by Death in Vegas.
