**Audrey Tautou** (b. 1976) is an internationally renowned French actress, known for her versatile film career.

She rose to international prominence in 2001 with the iconic role of Amélie Poulain in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's *Amélie* (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain), a film that defined her image as an actress, often associated with dreamy and quirky characters. She continued her collaboration with Jeunet in *A Very Long Engagement* (Un long dimanche de fiançailles, 2004), solidifying her reputation.

Her international career was marked by *The Da Vinci Code* (2006). She has played complex roles in biopics like *Coco Before Chanel* (Coco avant Chanel, 2009) and comedies like *Priceless* (Hors de prix, 2006).

Tautou is known for her subtle yet incisive acting style, often imbuing her characters with a unique blend of innocence, eccentricity, and strong determination. Her characters are often independent, melancholic women or those with a vivid imagination, characterized by remarkable expressiveness in their face and eyes.