History of Carole Bouquet in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 8, 2025

Carole Bouquet is a French actress with a prolific career spanning over 60 films since 1977. Acknowledged for her talent, she received the César Award for Best Actress in 1990 for her performance in the film 'Too Beautiful for You'. Bouquet remains a prominent figure in French cinema.

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August 1957: Carole Bouquet's birth

In August 1957, Carole Bouquet was born. She later became a renowned French actress.

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1977: Film acting debut

In 1977, Carole Bouquet debuted as a film actress in Luis Buñuel's surrealist film That Obscure Object of Desire.

1981: Portrayal of Bond girl Melina Havelock

In 1981, Carole Bouquet played the role of Melina Havelock, a Bond girl, in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only alongside Roger Moore.

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1984: César Award nomination

In 1984, Carole Bouquet received a César Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Rive droite, rive gauche.

1986: Face of Chanel No. 5

In 1986, Carole Bouquet became the face of Chanel No. 5 fragrance, representing the French luxury fashion label Chanel.

1987: Birth of son Louis

In 1987, Carole Bouquet gave birth to her son, Louis, with her companion, photographer Francis Giacobetti.

1989: César Award for Best Actress

In 1989, Carole Bouquet won the César Award for Best Actress for her performance in Too Beautiful For You.

1990: César Award for Best Actress

In 1990, Carole Bouquet received the César Award for Best Actress due to her performance in Too Beautiful for You.

1992: Marriage to Jacques Leibowitch

In 1992, Carole Bouquet married immunologist Jacques Leibowitch.

1996: Divorce and Relationship

In 1996, Carole Bouquet divorced Jacques Leibowitch. She also began a relationship with actor Gérard Depardieu.

1997: End of Chanel No. 5 representation

In 1997, Carole Bouquet's role as the face of Chanel No. 5 fragrance concluded.

1999: Jury Member at Shanghai International Film Festival

In 1999, Carole Bouquet served as a jury member at the 4th Shanghai International Film Festival.

2005: End of relationship with Gérard Depardieu

In 2005, Carole Bouquet's relationship with actor Gérard Depardieu came to an end.

2005: Running Maison Carole Bouquet winery

Since 2005, Carole Bouquet has been running a winery called Maison Carole Bouquet, located on the island of Pantelleria in the Strait of Sicily.

May 2014: Formalized relationship with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild

In May 2014, Carole Bouquet formalized her relationship with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild on the red carpet of the 37th Festival de Cannes, where she was a jury member.