Judith Godrèche

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Judith Godrèche (born March 23, 1972) is a French actress and author, born in Paris, France.

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[edit] Career

Godrèche's early work included modeling for included commercial modeling for a Japanse chocolate maker as well as a teen magazine. Her first film appearance was as Claudia Cardinale's daughter in "L'été prochain". At age 14 she obtained her first major role in Benoît Jacquot's "Les Mendiants" with Dominique Sanda.

In 1989, Godrèche starred in Jacques Doillon's "La Fille de 15 ans" with Melvil Poupaud, which brought her fame. The following year, she turned to a full-time career in film. In 1990 she was nominated for the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her performance in Jacquot's "La Désenchantée".

In 1994 her novel "Point de côté" was published in France by Broché Publishers to good reviews.

Godrèche was not well-known to American audiences until Patrice Leconte's "Ridicule" was released in 1996. The film introduced her to Americans in the role of Mathilde de Bellegarde. In 1997 she starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Man in the Iron Mask". Her fans consider her a beauty and an example of "innocent sensuality".

Godrèche was nominated for a 2002 César Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the surprise European hit, "L'Auberge espagnole".

[edit] Personal life

Godrèche had a relationship with Benoît Jacquot. She later married Dany Boon, who is the father of her son Noé. She now lives with Maurice Barthélemy, the father of her daughter Tess.


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