Happy birthday! Leïla Bekhti turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 6, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 42 on Friday, Mar. 6, 2026.

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Leïla Bekhti is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Leïla Bekhti (The Source, All That Glitters, Sheitan, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Bekhti, a cultural icon

Born in Issy-les-Moulineaux on March 6, 1984, Leïla Bekhti's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Bekhti'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 Leïla hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Leïla Bekhti as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Leïla, you're the best!