12 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Marion Cotillard
By Christian Gray Snow
You have seen Marion Cotillard appear in countless roles since she started her career in 1994. However, what you may not know is that the Oscar-winner has a couple of very successful business projects on the side as well. Here are 12 things you probably didn't know about the "Allied" star.
1. A Parisian Childhood
Cotillard was born on September 30th, 1975 in the beautiful Paris, France.
2. Like Father, Like Daughter
Cotillard’s father was very successful in the film industry -- as well as an actor and award-winning director.
3. Double Trouble
Cotillard’s siblings are two younger boys who are twins.
4. No Earrings, Please
Cotillard has never, ever had her ears pierced!
5. A Delayed Romance
Cotillard met her husband, Guillaume Canet, in 1997. He worked on the set of “Love Me If You Dare” with his future wife in 2003. However, they didn’t fall for each other until 2007, 10 years after they originally met. What took so long?
6. Style Sensation
Vogue Magazine named Cotillard the #2 Best Dressed in 2010.
7. Top of the List, Again
In 2010, Vogue named her “Woman of the Decade."
8. Ask, Believe, Receive
Cotillard wanted to work with Tim Burton so badly that she slept with the "Big Fish" script under her pillow for a month, hoping to increase her chances of landing a role with him.
9. Business Savvy
Cotillard owns two very successful restaurants in Paris: Glou and Jaja.
11. Dream Co-Star
Cotillard’s dream is to work with Meryl Streep. Same, Marion. Same.
12. Hips Don't Lie
Cotillard has expressed her love for Shakira, naming the Latin star her favorite singer.
10. Favorite Flicks
Cotillard’s go-to movies are “The Godfather,” “Inception,” and “Psycho.” [Source: IMDB, Useless Daily]
