Charlotte Gainsbourg was born to “English actress and singer Jane Birkin and French singer Serge Gainsbourg.”
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Her parents had met on the set of Slogan in 1968. They were unmarried partners for years until they seperated in 1980.
Jane Birkin
Jane was born in 1946 and has had a successful career as an actress in British and French cinema.
She’s known for the films Red Fox, A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries, La femme et le TGV, and many more.
Birkin has had a few relationships in the past. She is also the mother of photographer Kate Barry, and musician Lou Doillon.
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge was born in April 1928, and became an influential figure in French music. Most of his early works were in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé, before he turned to rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica.
Serge was married and divorced twice and had two partners in his lifetime. He also had three other children from his previous relationships.
Serge passed away on March 2, 1991.
Who Is Charlotte Gainsbourg?
Charlotte Gainsbourg is an award-winning actress and singer known for appearing in many popular films such as Kung Fu Master, Three Hearts and Samba.
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Born on July 21, 1971, in London, England, Gainsbourg was introduced to the world of stage and screen by her parents from a very young age.
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Her mother had encouraged her appearance as “Catherine Deneuve’s daughter in the 1984 film Paroles et Musique.”
At age 12, Gainsbourg sang the song “Lemon Incest” together with her father, and at age 15, they released an album together.
Gainsbourg went on to appear in several films such as An Impudent Girl, Charlotte for Ever, Kung Fu Master (which she acted together with her mother), Three Hearts, Samba, Independence Day: Resurgence, The Snowman, and the first episode of the fourth season of Call My Agent!
The film An Impudent Girl had won a César Award for “Most Promising Actress”.
As a singer, Gainsbourg has released a number of studio albums such as 5:55, IRM, Stage Whisper and Rest.
Also, some of her hit singles include “Heaven Can Wait”, “Trick Pony”, “Hey Joe”, which have been used in several films and global events.
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