French actress Adèle Exarchopoulos has quickly established herself as one of the most talented and versatile performers of her generation. Born in 1993 in Paris, she developed a passion for acting from a young age thanks to theater classes, and made her acting debut in 2006 with a small role in the television series R.I.S. Police Scientifique, followed by her first film role in Jane Birkin’s autobiographical movie Boxes in 2007. Over the following years, she continued to take on supporting parts in French productions, gradually building her reputation and gaining recognition, being selected as one of the 30 young hopes of French cinema by the César Academy in 2011.The actress’ breakthrough came in 2013 when she starred in the critically acclaimed film Blue Is the Warmest Colour, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. Her powerful and authentic performance as a young woman discovering love and sexuality earned her widespread acclaim, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, which she shared with co-star Léa Seydoux, making her the youngest person ever to receive the prestigious award. Since her breakthrough, Exarchopoulos has continued to demonstrate her versatility, alternating between dramatic roles in films like The Anarchists (2015) and The Last Face (2016), and more comedic parts in projects such as Mandibules (2020) and The Flamme (2020). Her talent and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including a César Award for Most Promising Actress and for Best Supporting Actress, cementing her status as one of the most accomplished actresses in French cinema today.
