History of Sofia Coppola in Timeline

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Sofia Coppola

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.

5 hours ago : Sofia Coppola directs cinematic Bal d’Été, Knightley and Dunst attend Paris Haute Couture Week.

Sofia Coppola directed a cinematic Bal d’Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, marking the opening of Paris Haute Couture Week. Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Keira Knightley, and James Righton were among attendees at the Louvre gala.

1966: Publication of The Beguiled Book

In 1966, the book The Beguiled by Thomas P. Cullinan, which served as the basis for Sofia Coppola's 2017 film, was published.

May 14, 1971: Sofia Coppola Born

On May 14, 1971, Sofia Carmina Coppola was born in New York City to Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola.

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1971: Don Siegel's adaption of The Beguiled

In 1971, Don Siegel adapted the book The Beguiled into a film, which Coppola later reinterpreted from a female perspective.

1971: Original Southern Gothic Film

In 1971, the original Southern Gothic film The Beguiled, which Sofia Coppola remade, was released.

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1972: Acting Debut in The Godfather

In 1972, Sofia Coppola made her acting debut as an infant in her father's film, The Godfather.

1983: Appearance in The Outsiders and Rumble Fish

In 1983, Sofia Coppola appeared in her father's films The Outsiders and Rumble Fish.

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1984: Appearance in The Cotton Club and Frankenweenie

In 1984, Sofia Coppola acted in her father's film The Cotton Club and also in Frankenweenie under the name Domino.

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1985: Publication of Elvis and Me

In 1985, Priscilla Presley's memoir Elvis and Me was published, which served as the basis for Coppola's 2023 film Priscilla.

1986: Appearance in Peggy Sue Got Married

In 1986, Sofia Coppola appeared in the film Peggy Sue Got Married.

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1986: Loss of Brother

In 1986, Sofia Coppola experienced the loss of her oldest brother in a boating accident, which later influenced her work on The Virgin Suicides.

1988: Partnered with Roman Coppola to found Commercial Pictures

In 1988, Sofia Coppola partnered with Roman Coppola to found Commercial Pictures, a low-budget movie production company funded by American Zoetrope.

1989: Co-writing Life Without Zoe

In 1989, Sofia Coppola co-wrote Life Without Zoe with her father.

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1990: Graduation from St. Helena High School

In 1990, Sofia Coppola graduated from St. Helena High School.

1990: Portrayal of Mary Corleone in The Godfather Part III

In 1990, Sofia Coppola portrayed Mary Corleone in The Godfather Part III.

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1990: Golden Raspberry Awards for The Godfather Part III

In 1990, Sofia Coppola was named "Worst Supporting Actress" and "Worst New Star" at the Golden Raspberry Awards for her performance in The Godfather Part III.

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1992: Coppola Meets Spike Jonze

In 1992, Coppola met director Spike Jonze, marking the beginning of their relationship.

1992: Appearance in Inside Monkey Zetterland

In 1992, Sofia Coppola appeared in the independent film Inside Monkey Zetterland.

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1993: Studies at California Institute of the Arts

In 1993, Sofia Coppola attended the California Institute of the Arts to focus on painting.

1994: Coppola Co-Founds Clothing Line Milk Fed

In 1994, Coppola co-founded the clothing line Milk Fed in Japan with Stephanie Hayman, in cooperation with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.

1994: Jane Campion's Oscar win

In 1994, Jane Campion won the Oscar for Original Screenplay.

1994: Studies at California Institute of the Arts

In 1994, Sofia Coppola was at the California Institute of the Arts to focus on painting.

1995: Discovery of "The Virgin Suicides" Book

In 1995, Sofia Coppola read the book "The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides, which inspired her to create her first film adaptation.

1996: Nicolas Cage Wins Best Actor Academy Award

In 1996, Coppola's cousin Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

1998: First Short Film Lick the Star

In 1998, Sofia Coppola made her first short film Lick the Star, which led her to pursue a directing career.

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1998: Release of Lick the Star

In 1998, Sofia Coppola's first short film, Lick the Star, was released and played on the Independent Film Channel.

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1999: Coppola Marries Spike Jonze

In 1999, Coppola married director Spike Jonze.

1999: Background Appearance in Star Wars: Episode I

In 1999, Sofia Coppola appeared in the background of George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace as Saché.

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1999: Directorial Debut with The Virgin Suicides

In 1999, Sofia Coppola made her feature film directing debut with The Virgin Suicides, an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' novel.

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1999: Release of The Virgin Suicides

In 1999, The Virgin Suicides was released.

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1999: The Virgin Suicides Release

In 1999, The Virgin Suicides, one of Coppola's films featured in her archive, was released.

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2000: Premiere of The Virgin Suicides at Sundance

In 2000, Sofia Coppola's film The Virgin Suicides premiered in North America at the Sundance Film Festival and was later released that year.

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2001: Coppola Becomes Face of Marc Jacobs' Daisy Fragrance

In 2001, fashion designer Marc Jacobs selected Coppola as the "face" of his fragrance, Daisy, with campaign photographs shot by Jürgen Teller.

2003: Coppola and Jonze Divorce

In 2003, Coppola and Spike Jonze finalized their divorce, described as a decision reached with sadness.

2003: Coppola Begins Dating Quentin Tarantino

In 2003, Coppola began dating filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.

2003: Lost in Translation Receives Academy Award Nominations

In 2003, Coppola's film Lost in Translation received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, and she won for Best Original Screenplay.

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2003: Lost in Translation Release

In 2003, Lost in Translation, one of Coppola's films featured in her archive, was released.

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2003: Academy Award for Lost in Translation

In 2003, Sofia Coppola received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation and was nominated for Best Director.

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2004: Invitation to the Academy

In 2004, Sofia Coppola was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2005: Coppola and Tarantino Separate

In 2005, Coppola and Quentin Tarantino ended their relationship but remained friends.

November 28, 2006: Birth of Daughter Romy

On November 28, 2006, Coppola and Thomas Mars welcomed their first daughter, Romy.

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2006: Marie Antoinette Release

In 2006, Marie Antoinette, one of Coppola's films featured in her archive, was released.

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2006: Direction of Marie Antoinette

In 2006, Sofia Coppola directed the historical drama Marie Antoinette.

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December 2008: Coppola's Miss Dior Chérie Commercial Premiere

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.

2008: The Bling Ring Burglaries

From 2008 to 2009, the events of The Bling Ring, a group of California teenagers burglarizing celebrity homes, occurred.

2009: The Bling Ring Burglaries

From 2008 to 2009, the events of The Bling Ring, a group of California teenagers burglarizing celebrity homes, occurred.

May 2010: Birth of Daughter Cosima

In May 2010, Coppola and Thomas Mars welcomed their second daughter, Cosima.

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September 3, 2010: Premiere and Golden Lion for Somewhere

On September 3, 2010, Sofia Coppola's film Somewhere premiered at the 67th Venice International Film Festival and was awarded the Golden Lion prize for the best overall film.

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September 11, 2010: Somewhere Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

On September 11, 2010, Coppola's film Somewhere won the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, making her the first American woman to win the award.

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November 2010: DGA Screening of Somewhere

In November 2010, Sofia Coppola was interviewed by Joel Coen at the DGA screening of Somewhere in New York City.

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2010: Coppola Moves to New York City

In 2010, Coppola and her family relocated from Paris to New York City.

2010: Kathryn Bigelow Wins Best Director at the Academy Awards

In 2010, Kathryn Bigelow became the fourth woman to be nominated for and the first to win the Academy Award for Best Director.

2010: Direction of Somewhere

In 2010, Sofia Coppola directed the family drama Somewhere.

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2010: Somewhere Release

In 2010, Somewhere, one of Coppola's films featured in her archive, was released.

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August 27, 2011: Coppola Marries Thomas Mars

On August 27, 2011, Coppola married musician Thomas Mars at Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, Italy.

July 2013: Elle Features Coppola's Photos of Paris Hilton

In July 2013, Elle magazine featured photographs shot by Coppola of Paris Hilton at Hilton's Beverly Hills mansion, tying into themes from The Bling Ring.

December 2013: American Zoetrope attains screen rights for Fairyland

In December 2013, American Zoetrope acquired the screen rights for the memoir Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father, with Coppola initially set to adapt and co-produce the film.

2013: Direction of The Bling Ring

In 2013, Sofia Coppola directed the satirical crime drama The Bling Ring.

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October 2014: Coppola Launches Christmas Ads for Gap

In October 2014, Coppola launched a series of Christmas advertisements for the clothing chain Gap.

December 2015: Release of A Very Murray Christmas

In December 2015, Sofia Coppola's A Very Murray Christmas was released on Netflix.

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2015: Release of A Very Murray Christmas

In 2015, Sofia Coppola released the Netflix Christmas musical comedy special A Very Murray Christmas, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2016: A Very Murray Christmas Earns Emmy Nomination

In 2016, Coppola's musical comedy special A Very Murray Christmas received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.

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May 28, 2017: Coppola Wins Best Director at Cannes Film Festival

On May 28, 2017, Coppola won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film The Beguiled, becoming the second woman and first American woman to win the award.

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2017: Direction of The Beguiled

In 2017, Sofia Coppola directed the southern gothic thriller The Beguiled.

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2017: Release of The Beguiled and Best Director Award

In 2017, Sofia Coppola's film The Beguiled premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where she won the Best Director award.

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2017: The Beguiled Release

In 2017, The Beguiled, one of Coppola's films featured in her archive, was released.

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2017: Coppola Directs La Traviata

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.

May 2020: Coppola to Adapt The Custom of the Country for Apple TV+

In May 2020, it was announced that Coppola would write and direct an adaptation of The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton for Apple TV+.

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October 2, 2020: Limited Theatrical Release of On the Rocks

On October 2, 2020, Coppola's film, On the Rocks, starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray, had a limited theatrical release by A24.

October 23, 2020: Digital Streaming Release of On the Rocks

On October 23, 2020, Coppola's film, On the Rocks, became available for digital streaming on Apple TV+.

2020: Direction of On the Rocks

In 2020, Sofia Coppola directed the comedy On the Rocks.

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2022: Release of Elvis

In 2022, Baz Luhrmann released the film Elvis, which contrasts with Coppola's approach in Priscilla by focusing on Elvis' successful career.

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2022: Coppola Guest Stars in What We Do in the Shadows

In 2022, Coppola made a guest appearance as herself in an episode of the FX horror comedy series What We Do in the Shadows, alongside her husband Thomas Mars and director Jim Jarmusch.

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September 2023: Priscilla Premieres at Venice International Film Festival

In September 2023, Coppola's film Priscilla, based on the life of Priscilla Presley, premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, distributed by A24.

November 1, 2023: Release of Archive by Sofia Coppola

On November 1, 2023, Archive by Sofia Coppola, a personal collection featuring behind-the-scenes content from all eight of her films was released. The book is personally edited and annotated by Coppola.

2023: Direction of Priscilla

In 2023, Sofia Coppola directed the biographical drama Priscilla.

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2023: Fairyland Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

In 2023, the film Fairyland, starring Emilia Jones and Scoot McNairy, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews.

2024: Coppola Releases Lip Balms with Augustinus Bader

In 2024, Coppola collaborated with skincare brand Augustinus Bader to release a line of lip balms.