Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet, French cinema power couple, call it quits
Cotillard won an Academy Award in 2008 for her performance as the legendary French singer Edith Piaf in 'La Vie en Rose' and is one of France's best-known stars internationally. She starred with Brad Pitt in the World War II romantic thriller 'Allied' and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Inception.' Canet has acting, directing, and screenplay credits and played in 'The Beach' with DiCaprio. The 49-year-old Cotillard and 52-year-old Canet starred together in the French-Belgian film 'Love Me If You Dare' in 2003, a breakthrough box-office hit in France for her. They began dating in 2007.
They announced their separation in a statement to the Agence France-Presse news agency that said they made the split public to avoid all speculation, rumors, and risky interpretations. It did not give a reason but said they were separating by common accord and with mutual goodwill.
France-based agents for Cotillard and Canet did not respond to emails from The Associated Press.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Al Arabiya
6 hours ago
- Al Arabiya
Tour de france finale brings excitement to montmartre with a climb to sacré-coeur
Hours before the Tour de France peloton was due to pass through Montmartre on Sunday, thousands of fans packed the streets, eager to claim a prime spot to watch riders climb the iconic hill during the final stage of the race. The Tour is breaking with tradition this year as organizers look to build on the popular success of the Paris Olympic road race. During last years Olympics, massive crowds lined the streets of Montmartre – a neighborhood in northern Paris famous for its artistic heritage and sweeping city views – to cheer on riders. Inspired by the frenetic atmosphere, Tour organizers decided to include the Montmartre climb in this summer's route. Riders will ascend the hill and pass beneath the Sacré-Coeur basilica before heading to the finish on the Champs-Élysées. Spectators began arriving early Sunday on the cobbled Rue Lepic, well before race leader Tadej Pogačar and his rivals were expected to tackle the steep ascent. Fans also filled the stairs beneath the Sacré-Coeur to ensure they didn't miss a moment of the action. Riders will also pass the Moulin Rouge before climbing to the Butte Montmartre. To mark the occasion, dancers in tricolor costumes will perform a French Cancan outside the cabaret. Traditionally, the final stage is largely processional until a sprint decides the day's winner on the Champs-Elysées. On Sunday, the final climb comes less than 7km from the finish, making it unlikely that many sprinters will contend for the stage win. During the Olympics, the road races drew more than 500,000 spectators in Paris. Last year's Tour concluded outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a scheduling conflict with the Olympics, with the final stage held in Nice. The Champs-Élysées returned this year for the conclusion of the 3320-kilometer (2060-mile) race.
Arab News
4 days ago
- Arab News
Amira Al-Zuhair highlights summer campaigns
DUBAI: Saudi French model Amira Al-Zuhair is having a whirlwind summer, having recently walked the runway at Paris Men's Fashion Week, and taking to Instagram this week to share behind-the-scenes photos from a social media campaign for Oscar de la Renta. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ In one image, she puts on jewelry while wearing a look from the luxury brand's Fall 2025 collection. The black velvet gown featured elegantly placed clusters of crystals on the bodice. Days before sharing the photo, she took part in Italian brand Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show in Rome, wearing a golden bustier. A post shared by Oscar de la Renta (@oscardelarenta) In June, Al-Zuhair hit the runway at the AWGE show as a part of Paris Men's Fashion Week. The model showed off an ensemble featuring a trench coat layered over a white vest and tartan-style miniskirt by A$AP Rocky's label. Earlier last month, birthday tributes poured in for the model as she celebrated her 24th birthday. A post shared by Amira Al Zuhair (@amiraalzuhair) From producer Kawther Alrimawi to lifestyle publication Hia Magazine, fashion and entertainment industry insiders took to social media to wish the star a happy birthday. The model wrapped up shooting a campaign for an unnamed brand in Milan when the clock struck midnight. She marked the beginning of her birthday with a candle-topped dessert at a restaurant in the Italian city. Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has made her mark on the fashion world and appeared on the runway for an array of renowned fashion houses. She has walked for Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and many more. In addition to her runway appearances, Al-Zuhair has featured in campaigns for high-profile brands including Prada, Chanel and Carolina Herrera. Al-Zuhair also made a runway appearance in May when she walked in Louis Vuitton's high jewelry collection show, held at Bellver Castle on the island of Majorca, Spain. In late May, Al-Zuhair also reflected on her recent campaign with Balmain, sharing photos from the Resort 2025 collection shoot. 'Had so much fun shooting inside the Eiffel Tower herself!' she wrote in the caption. It was not Al-Zuhair's first collaboration with Balmain. She previously walked for the brand during Paris Fashion Week in September.
Arab News
4 days ago
- Arab News
Saudi streetwear brand 1886 lands in Paris
DUBAI: Saudi streetwear brand 1886 has landed in Paris with a pop-up outpost at luxury department store Galeries Lafayette. Set to run until Sept. 1, the temporary store is showcasing a limited capsule collection at the department store on Boulevard Haussmann. A post shared by 1886 (@my_1886) After international streetwear experienced a boom in 2016 with brands like Supreme and Off-White taking the market by storm, Saudi entrepreneurs Fahad Al-Jomiah and Khalid Al-Jammaz took advantage and launched the Kingdom's 'first streetwear brand.' The label, 1886, was launched in the duo's dorm rooms in London and is now one of the trendiest in the Saudi market, with runway collections presented at Riyadh Fashion Week. 'For two students living in London at that time, that was such an inspiring and creative moment,' Al-Jomiah and Al-Jammaz told Arab News in a previous interview. 'Even though our background is not in fashion, we felt it was the right time to bring together our passion for music, art, urban trends and street movements into a brand that could translate our own vision as Saudis.' A post shared by 1886 (@my_1886) 1886 is 'focused on originality, individuality, and culturally infused style, 1886 pieces are designed to challenge conventions and spark conversation,' according to a released statement. The duo work at incorporating technology and progressive design to offer products such as joggers, hoodies, T-shirts, dresses and accessories that are contemporary and durable. The label is one of a handful of Saudi brands making waves at international luxury department stories, with Honayda Serafi becoming the first designer from the Kingdom to be displayed at luxury London department store Harrods in 2022. In June of this year, the Saudi Fashion Commission teamed up with the Cultural Development Fund and London's high-end department store Selfridges to showcase crafts and fashion items from the Kingdom.
