What is Guillaume Canet's Net Worth?
Guillaume Canet is a French actor, director, and writer with a net worth of $20 million. He is acclaimed for his performances in films such as "Joyeux Noël," "Love Me if You Dare," "The Beach," "Cézanne and I," and "Non-Fiction." Canet is also recognized for directing and co-writing the neo-noir thriller "Tell No One" and for directing "Little White Lies," "Blood Ties," and "Rock'n Roll," among other films. Additionally, Canet is a skilled show jumper with over 30 competition wins.
Guillaume Canet married German model and actress Diane Kruger in 1999. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Since 2007, Canet has been in a relationship with actress Marion Cotillard. The couple has worked together on several films and share a son and a daughter.
Early Life
Guillaume Canet was born on April 10, 1973, in Boulogne-Billancourt, in the Paris metropolitan area. Raised in a family of horse breeders, he initially aimed to become a show jumper and was a member of the junior French National Equestrian Team. A fall from a horse prompted him to shift his focus to acting, leading him to enroll at the Cours Florent drama school.
Career Beginnings
Canet's professional acting career began in 1994 with his role in the Théâtre Hébertot's production of "La Ville dont le prince est un enfant." He appeared in various television commercials, series, and the short film "Fils unique."
Film Career, Part 1
Guillaume Canet made his feature film debut in 1997 with the thriller "Barracuda." The following year, he appeared in "Sentimental Education," "Ceux qui m'aiment prendront le train," and "En plein cœur," earning a César Award nomination for the latter. By 2000, he had acted in "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, Virginie Ledoyen, and Robert Carlyle. He also starred in "Fidelity" and "The Day the Ponies Come Back."
In 2002, Canet made his directorial debut with "Whatever You Say," which he co-wrote and starred in. The film received two César Award nominations, including Best First Feature Film. In 2003, he starred in "Love Me if You Dare" alongside Marion Cotillard. Following this, Canet appeared in "Narco," "Hell," "Un ticket pour l'espace," and the Oscar-nominated "Joyeux Noël."
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Film Career, Part 2
Canet's directing breakthrough came with the 2006 neo-noir thriller "Tell No One," where he also acted alongside François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, Kristin Scott Thomas, and André Dussollier. The film won four César Awards, including Best Director for Canet. Post this success, Canet starred in "Ensemble, c'est tout," "Darling," "La clef," "Rivals," and "Voyage d'affaires."
In 2009, Canet appeared in the spy thriller "Farewell" and starred opposite Marion Cotillard in "The Last Flight." He continued with roles in "Last Night" with Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, and Eva Mendes, and in the film "Little White Lies" which he wrote and directed. The movie featured an ensemble cast including Marion Cotillard, François Cluzet, Jean Dujardin, and Benoît Magimel.
In the following years, Canet continued to star in films such as "Une vie meilleure," "La nouvelle guerre des boutons," "The Players," "Turning Tide," and "Jappeloup," where he portrayed real-life show jumping champion Pierre Durand Jr. Canet's fourth directional venture, the crime thriller "Blood Ties," premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013 and featured Marion Cotillard once again.
He subsequently appeared in "Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart," "In the Name of My Daughter," "The Program," "Arctic Heart," "The Siege of Jadotville," and "Cézanne and I." In 2017, Canet directed, co-wrote, and starred in the comedy "Rock'n Roll," featuring Marion Cotillard and Gilles Lellouche. He thereafter starred in "Sink or Swim" and "Non-Fiction." Among his other notable works are "Lui," "Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom," and "La Belle Époque."
Show Jumping
Between 2012 and 2017, Canet participated in over 600 show jumping competitions, securing 33 victories. He achieved significant placements at international events in Paris, Chantilly, and La Baule.
Personal Life
Guillaume Canet married actress and model Diane Kruger in 2001. The couple, who appeared together in "Whatever You Say" and "Joyeux Noël," divorced in 2006. Canet then dated singer and model Carla Bruni and actress Élodie Navarre. Since 2007, he has been in a relationship with actress Marion Cotillard. Together, they have a son named Marcel and a daughter named Louise.
