Happy birthday! Fanny Ardant turns 76 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 76 on Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025.

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Fanny Ardant is celebrating her 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Fanny Ardant (8 Women, Ridicule, Pédale douce, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ardant, a cultural icon

Born Fanny Marguerite Judith Ardant in Saumur on March 22, 1949, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Ardant's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Fanny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fanny Ardant as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Fanny, you're the best!