**Marion Cotillard** (Paris, 1975) is a French actress of international renown, celebrated for her versatility and the intensity of her performances. Her film career reached its peak with her portrayal of Édith Piaf in *La Vie en Rose* (2007), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, solidifying her position in Hollywood.

Since then, she has starred in prominent international productions such as Christopher Nolan's *Inception* (2010) and *The Dark Knight Rises* (2012), and the dramatic *Rust and Bone* (De rouille et d'os, 2012). Cotillard is praised for her ability to embody complex characters, often intense, resilient, or vulnerable women, with a profound emotional depth. Her screen presence and the depth of her performances have made her one of the most respected actresses in contemporary cinema, equally at home in French auteur cinema and major American productions.