Happy birthday! Isabelle Nanty turns 64 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 21, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 64 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

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Isabelle Nanty is celebrating her 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-director Isabelle Nanty (Desparate Parents, Amélie, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Nanty, a cultural icon

Born in Bar-le-Duc on January 21, 1962, Isabelle Nanty's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Nanty'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 Isabelle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Isabelle Nanty as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Isabelle, you're the best!