"I didn't really want to act. Gerard Depardieu discovered me when I was 14 and asked if I wanted to make movies and I said, 'Why not?"

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Source: Mélanie Laurent on The Concert by Erin Clements, www.elle.com. July 28, 2010.

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Melanie Laurent

Actress, Director

Melanie Laurent is a French actress and director known for her impactful roles and films that often explore themes of love and identity.

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