Biography
Who is Julie Gayet?
Early life and education
Julie Gayet was born in Suresnes in France. Her father, Brice Gayet, worked as a professor and head of gastric surgery at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, while her mother worked as an antique dealer. Her paternal grandfather, Alain Gayet, served as a surgeon and became a Compagnon de la Libération following World War II. Julie received a social liberal intellectual upbringing during her formative years in the region.
She pursued studies in art history and psychology at the university level. In addition to academic pursuits, she trained in circus skills at the circus family school of the Fratellini family and studied operatic singing under Tosca Marmor. At the age of seventeen, she traveled to London to study at the Actors Studio with Jack Waltzer before continuing her training at the Tania Balachova School located in Paris.
Acting career
Julie Gayet made her television acting debut in an episode of the French television series Premiers baisers. Following her television appearance, she secured her first film role as an extra in Three Colors: Blue. Her first role of public note came in the comedy Delphine 1, Yvan 0 directed by Dominique Farrugia. Over the following years, she built a steady portfolio of work across film, television, and short film productions.
Beyond traditional acting roles, she expanded her creative pursuits into musical performances. She appeared in video clips for artist Benjamin Biolay and recorded a duet with Marc Lavoine on the song Avec toi from the album Je descends du singe. Her contributions to European cinema earned her recognition, including the Prix Romy Schneider for her performance in Sélect Hôtel.
Production and directing
In two thousand seven, Julie Gayet established her own film production company named Rouge International alongside Nadia Turincev. Through her company, she produced several international films, including The Ride directed by Stephanie Gillard, Fix me by Palestinian director Raed Andonia, and Bonsai by Chilean filmmaker Cristian Jimenez. Her work in production allowed her to support independent filmmaking across different countries.
She later moved into film directing. In two thousand thirteen, she co-directed the documentary film Cinéast(e)s alongside Mathieu Busson. The documentary featured twenty French female film directors discussing their craft and experiences in the film industry. Her involvement in various aspects of filmmaking established her as a committed figure within the French cinematic scene.
Personal life and relationships
Julie Gayet married Argentine author and screenwriter Santiago Amigorena, and the couple had two children together before their divorce. She later married François Hollande in Tulle. In addition to her professional career, she has been active in civic and political causes. She appeared in a video supporting François Hollande during the presidential election and supported same-sex marriage in France.
In October two thousand twenty-two, she was appointed to the supervisory board of the French professional rugby union club CA Brive. Her personal life frequently attracted media attention, particularly following reports concerning her relationship with François Hollande. A French court later ordered a magazine to pay damages for publishing photos revealing the relationship.
Birthday and age
Julie Gayet was born on June 3, 1972, which makes Julie 54 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Julie shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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