How Sofia Coppola built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Sofia Coppola is a highly acclaimed American filmmaker, recognized for her distinctive visual style and introspective narratives. As a director, screenwriter, producer, and former actress, she has achieved critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. Her films often explore themes of isolation, privilege, and female identity, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary cinema.
In 1972, Sofia Coppola made her acting debut as an infant in her father's film, The Godfather.
In 1983, Sofia Coppola appeared in her father's films The Outsiders and Rumble Fish.
In 1984, Sofia Coppola acted in her father's film The Cotton Club and also in Frankenweenie under the name Domino.
In 1986, Sofia Coppola appeared in the film Peggy Sue Got Married.
In 1988, Sofia Coppola partnered with Roman Coppola to found Commercial Pictures, a low-budget movie production company funded by American Zoetrope.
In 1989, Sofia Coppola co-wrote Life Without Zoe with her father.
In 1990, Sofia Coppola portrayed Mary Corleone in The Godfather Part III.
In 1992, Sofia Coppola appeared in the independent film Inside Monkey Zetterland.
In 1994, Coppola co-founded the clothing line Milk Fed in Japan with Stephanie Hayman, in cooperation with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
In 1998, Sofia Coppola made her first short film Lick the Star, which led her to pursue a directing career.
In 1999, Sofia Coppola appeared in the background of George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace as Saché.
In 1999, Sofia Coppola made her feature film directing debut with The Virgin Suicides, an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' novel.
In 2001, fashion designer Marc Jacobs selected Coppola as the "face" of his fragrance, Daisy, with campaign photographs shot by Jürgen Teller.
In 2003, Sofia Coppola received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation and was nominated for Best Director.
In 2006, Sofia Coppola directed the historical drama Marie Antoinette.
In December 2008, Coppola's commercial for the Christian Dior fragrance Miss Dior Chérie, starring model Maryna Linchuk, premiered during an episode of Gossip Girl.
In November 2010, Sofia Coppola was interviewed by Joel Coen at the DGA screening of Somewhere in New York City.
In 2010, Sofia Coppola directed the family drama Somewhere.
In 2013, Sofia Coppola directed the satirical crime drama The Bling Ring.
In October 2014, Coppola launched a series of Christmas advertisements for the clothing chain Gap.
In 2017, Sofia Coppola directed the southern gothic thriller The Beguiled.
In 2017, before pre-production on The Beguiled, Coppola directed a modern take on All'Opera's production of La Traviata, with Valentino Garavani designing the costumes.
In 2020, Sofia Coppola directed the comedy On the Rocks.
In 2023, Sofia Coppola directed the biographical drama Priscilla.
In 2024, Coppola collaborated with skincare brand Augustinus Bader to release a line of lip balms.
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