Audrey Marnay

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Audrey Marnay

Name: Audrey Marnay

Introduction: Audrey Marnay is a French actress and highly successful fashion model. She rose to prominence in the modeling world at a young age, gracing the covers of major fashion magazines and working with top designers, before transitioning into a notable acting career in both French and international cinema.

Date of Birth: October 14, 1980

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Place of Birth: Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France

Family:

  • Children: She has three children: Amaël de Betak (born September 20, 2000), Aidyn de Betak, and a third child whose name is not widely publicized.
  • Spouse/Partner: She was formerly in a relationship with Amaël and Aidyn’s father, Alex de Betak (Amaël de Betak).

Profession: Actress, model, fashion designer, jewelry designer, singer, spokesperson.

Nationality: French

Religion: Information not explicitly stated in provided sources.

College or University Attended: Information not readily available; she began her career in modeling at a young age.

Biography and What Famous For:
Audrey Marnay began her career in the fashion industry at the remarkably young age of 15 when she joined a modeling agency in Paris. Within a year, she achieved “top model” status, famously being featured on 32 pages and the cover of Vogue Italia, photographed by Steven Meisel. Her distinctive look and effortless style quickly made her a favorite among leading fashion houses. She graced the pages and covers of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, and became the face of luxury brands including Chanel, Versace, Lanvin, Calvin Klein, Valentin, and Longchamp. She was often noted for her gamine, almost Audrey Hepburn-like quality, combined with a modern edge. In 2021, she revealed that a photograph of her from Marie Claire Italy in 2001 was the source for the iconic cover artwork of the metalcore band Converge’s album Jane Doe.

After a successful decade in modeling, Marnay transitioned into acting, beginning with acting classes. Her film debut came with Bunker Paradise (2005). She has since worked with acclaimed directors such as Patrice Leconte, Raoul Ruiz, David Foenkinos, Stefan Liberski, Arielle Dombasle, and Cédric Klapisch. One of her most notable international film roles was in George Clooney’s The Monuments Men (2014).

Beyond modeling and acting, Audrey Marnay is involved in various creative pursuits. She has designed capsule collections for fashion brands like Claudie Pierlot, ventured into jewelry design with Etername, and has even engaged in singing, appearing as a muse for the French electronic music duo Air in their video clips. She also launched a YouTube channel to share insights into fashion, art, cinema, and her lifestyle. In 2010, she became a spokesperson for “Les Enfants de Bam,” a charitable organization. In 2020, she entered the home decoration world with “Marnay et Fils,” creating unique craftsmanship pieces.

Audrey Marnay is famous for her dual career as a high-fashion model and an accomplished actress, as well as her diverse artistic endeavors and philanthropic work.

Have participated:

  • Modeling:
    • Featured on covers and in editorials for Vogue (including Vogue Italia), Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire.
    • Modeled for major luxury brands: Chanel, Versace, Lanvin, Calvin Klein, Valentin, Longchamp, Clinique.
    • Worked with renowned photographers like Steven Meisel.
    • Was the muse for the band Air in their music videos (“How Does It Make You Feel?”).
  • Films (Selected):
    • Bunker Paradise (2005) as Laetitia
    • My Best Friend (2006) as Marianne
    • Paris (2008) as Marjolaine
    • Nucingen House (2008) as Léonore
    • The Man Who Sold the World (2010) as Lili
    • The Edge (2011) as Jeanne
    • Delicacy (2011) as Fantasy model
    • Opium (2013) as Coco Chanel
    • The Monuments Men (2014) as Jean-Claude’s Wife
    • Alaska (2015, Italian film, note: a different film than the Audrey Bergès-Frisbey entry)
    • L’Autre (2020) as Marie
    • The Vault (2021) as Lorraine (often credited as Way Down)
  • Television:
    • Various TV appearances, including Victoires de la musique (as herself).
  • Other Projects:
    • Capsule collections for Claudie Pierlot (fashion design).
    • Jewelry design (Etername).
    • Singing, featured with Alain Chamfort on “Manureva”.
    • Muse for French artist Pierre Huyghe in The Host and The Cloud.
    • Spokesperson for “Les Enfants de Bam” (2010).
    • Launched a YouTube channel.
    • Founded “Marnay et Fils” (home decoration).