What is Bérénice Bejo's Net Worth?
Bérénice Bejo is a talented French-Argentine actress with a net worth of $6 million. Her career began in the early 2000s, earning a Cesar Award nomination for Most Promising Actress for her debut role. She gained international fame with her role in the Hollywood film, "A Knight's Tale," alongside Paul Bettany and the late Heath Ledger. Bejo has since seamlessly transitioned between French and English language films, leaving her mark in productions such as "24 Hours in the Life of a Woman," "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies," and "The Artist." Her role in "The Artist," directed by her husband Michel Hazanavicius, earned her multiple awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Early Life
Bejo was born on July 7, 1976, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Miriam Bejo, a lawyer, and Miguel Bejo, a filmmaker. Her family moved to France when she was three to escape the political turmoil in Argentina. In France, she pursued her passion for acting at the Les Enfants Terribles theater school.
Career
Bejo's career kicked off in the 1990s with a role in the short film "Pain Perdu" (1993). By 2000, she was gaining recognition with roles in French television series and films such as "Les soeurs Hamlet" and "La Captive." Her breakout role in "A Knight's Tale" (2001) showcased her talent to international audiences.
She continued to work in both French and American productions, appearing in "24 Hours in the Life of a Woman" (2002), "Dissonances" (2003), and "Cavalcade" (2005). Notably, her performance as Larmina El Akmar Betouche in "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies" (2006) garnered critical acclaim, winning several international awards.
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In 2011, Bejo's portrayal of Peppy Miller in "The Artist" catapulted her to worldwide recognition. The film swept various awards, including three Golden Globes and five Academy Awards. Bejo herself earned a César Award for Best Actress.
She hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and voiced Merida in the French dub of Disney/Pixar's "Brave." Her performance in "The Past" (2013) won her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, among other accolades.
Bejo continued her successful career with roles in "The Search" (2014), "The Childhood of a Leader" (2016), and "Redoubtable" (2017). In 2022, she was featured in the French zombie film "Final Cut" and the Italian drama "The Hummingbird."
Personal Life
Bejo married director Michel Hazanavicius in 2006 after meeting him on the set of "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies." They have two children together named Lucien and Gloria.
