Bérénice Bejo is no stranger to the entertainment industry, quite the opposite. She has built a career like few others and has become an icon for many, especially due to some of her biggest successes.
Her work as Peppy Miller in “The Artist” earned her a nomination at the Academy Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actress in 2012, as well as the César Award for Best Actress.
This role has cemented her status as a top-tier star, positioning her as one of the most talented among the greats. “Under Paris” has been one of her latest projects and dramas, which she carried out hand in hand with Netflix.
Bérénice Bejo’s age and nationality
Bérénice Bejo was born on July 7, 1976, in Buenos Aires, so by birth, she has Argentine nationality. However, she also holds French citizenship since she lived in France for much of her life.
She is currently 47 years old, and her family background led to her identifying with both countries. She has French ancestry and has lived (as well as worked) in Europe for many years.
Bérénice Bejo’s love life
Bérénice Bejo is married to director Michel Hazanavicius to this day, and thanks to their love, they conceived two children together, Lucien and Gloria. Not much is really known about her private life, as they are quite reserved.
Bérénice Bejo and Michel Hazanavicius in the 30th edition of Gérardmer. (Source: @FestGerardmer)
The stars met while working together on the film “OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies” and later collaborated on “The Artist”, where the filmmaker directed and the actress starred as Peppy Miller.
Bérénice Bejo’s filmography
Bérénice Bejo made her debut in the film industry at a fairly young age, but her first major role was in the French movie “Meilleur espoir féminin“, directed by Gérard Jugnot and released in 2000.
There, she played the role of Liliane, a young woman dreaming of becoming an actress. Her performance earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2001, which helped her establish herself in the French film industry.
From there, she continued to work on a variety of projects both in France and internationally, solidifying her career as a talented and versatile actress. Check out some of her other titles:
- Peppy Miller in The Artist | 2011
- Larmina El Akmar Betouche in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies | 2006
- The Mother in The Childhood of a Leader | 2015
- Marie Brisson in The Past (2013) | 2013
- Marie in Populaire | 2012
- Marie in After Love | 2016
- Julia Neuville in The Last Diamond | 2014
- Christiana in A Knight’s Tale | 2001
- Sophie in Under Paris | 2024
How to watch The Artist online in the US
Official plot — Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Available for purchase or rental through Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
Bérénice Bejo’s net worth
Bérénice Bejo began her professional career in the early 2000s, so she has been accumulating successes for years, which have increased her fortune. Currently, she has a net worth of $6 million.
Celebrity Net Worth reported that her earnings not only come from her films but also from various collaborations with brands and sponsorships, although the star is quite reserved about her finances.
