Charlotte Gainsbourg

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Actress, Musician (1971)
Fri Feb 24 2023
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Relationship Timeline Of Charlotte Gainsbourg

Boyfriend
Boyfriend : Yvan Attal
Charlotte Gainsbourg is in a relationship with Yvan Attal since 1991.

Charlotte Gainsbourg is an Anglo-French actress and musician. Some of the recognizable movies of the actress are Antichrist, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac. Her music career is impressive, having worked on the controversial Lemon Incest at the young age of 13 with her father, Serge Gainsbourg.

Gainsbourg has a height of 5 Feet and 8 Inches (173 cm). She is in a relationship with a film director named Yvan Attal. They both live together in Paris.

Does Charlotte Gainsbourg Have A Husband?

No, Charlotte Gainsbourg doesn't have a husband but she is in a relationship with a man named Yvan Attal. She met him on the sets of Aux yeux du monde. The two met in 1991 and have been together since.

Both Charlotte Gainsbourg and Yvan Attal are wearing all black in the picture as they are posing for the cameras at an event.
Charlotte Gainsbourg with her boyfriend, Yvan Attal (Source: Elle)

Charlotte and Gainsbourg haven't walked down the aisle, and it seems like Gainsbourg has no plans of getting married anytime soon. Thanks to her parents, Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, who never tied the knot. The two ended things in 1980 and had first started seeing each other in 1968.

What Is Gainsbourg's Net Worth?

Charlotte Gainsbourg is a rich actress having an estimated net worth of $8 Million. Acting is her biggest source of income, and the highest-grossing movie she has been involved with is Independence Day: Resurgence, having earned a total collection of $103.1 million even though the film wasn't liked by many. She played the role of Dr. Catherine Marceaux in the film.

Besides movies, Gainsbourg is also a musician and makes money through it. Her album Rest is her biggest success, having sold over 50,000 copies. Her song Deadly Valentine is her biggest success having over 6 Million views on YouTube. Apart from movies and music, she has also been a partner of the brand Gerard Darel for many years.

Who Are Gainsbourg's Parents?

Charlotte Gainsbourg is the daughter of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Her late father, Serge, was a famous and controversial music composer. Gainsbourg's parents first met each other in 1968 when they came together to work on the film, Slogan. They both were the leads of the film.

Both Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin are wearing a matching outfit of coat and tie for the photoshoot.
Charlotte Gainsbourg parent's Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin (Source: British Vogue)

Serge and Jane two ended their relationship in 1980. Serge was at fault for their relationship not working out. He was an alcoholic and a man with a lot of rages. The violent behavior he constantly showed was why she decided to end things with him.

Gainsbourg Has Gone Through A Brain Surgery

Gainsbourg has gone through brain surgery and the incident happened around 2007 when she had a headache for many days. Upon the check, it was discovered that her head was filled with blood due to her brain being pushed towards the side.

It was scary, but the treatment went successful. Gainsbourg has even revealed that the doctors were shocked to discover it, as people don't usually survive in such instances. It took a while to recover fully, but she is alive and healthy now.

Has Three Kids

Gainsbourg has three kids and is the mother of a son, Ben Attal, and two daughters, Alice Attal and Jo Attal. Her boyfriend, Yvan Attal, is the father of all three of them.

Ben is the oldest of the three, having been born on June 12, 1997. The second child in the family came around six years later in the form of daughter Alice, born on November 8, 2002. Joe, the youngest one, was born on July 16, 2011

Ben, Alice, and Jo Attal are holding hands as they are walking in the red carpet.
Charlotte Gainsbourg's kids Ben (left), Alice(right), and Jo Attal at Cannes (Source: Zimbio)

Ben has followed in his parent's footsteps, as he is also an actor. Some of his recognizable works are The Accusation, My Wife Is An Actress, and Le Brio. Gainsbourg's other two kids also have a bit of an experience in movies. Alice has worked in the 2010 film, The Tree, whereas Jo has worked with her brother in The Accusation. 

Attempt To Kidnap Gainsbourg Was Made In The Past

An attempt to kidnap Charlotte Gainsbourg was made in the past. The gangster involved in this went by the name blousons dorés, which translates to the golden jacket in English. They had attempted to kidnap Gainsbourg when she was 16. She had famous parents, and the plan was to kidnap the AntiChrist actress for 5 Million Francs for ransom.

The gang had planned to take out the police officers and use the uniform as a disguise to kidnap Gainsbourg. The situation was scary for the family, and she was lucky not to have been kidnapped especially looking at the entire plan they had made. The family even hired a bodyguard to be with her at school to make sure she reached school and got home safely.

The Controversial Song Lemon Incest

Lemon Incest was a song composed by Gainsbourg's father, Serge Gainsbourg. The song's music video showed Serge and his daughter Gainsbourg lying in bed semi-naked. This led to massive outrage at the time as people accused them of trying to normalize pedophilia and incest. 

Gainsbourg was only 13 years old at the time she did this song. The 1984 recorded song was heavily criticized when it came out and remained one of Serge's most controversial things. She, however, has no problem with the song and has defended the song and her father and said that people have misunderstood what the song was about.

Gainsbourg Is Not A Politically Correct Woman

Gainsbourg is not a politically correct woman. Political correctness has been a hot topic for a while, with even mainstream movies adapting to the changing times. The Nymphomaniac actress Gainsbourg has had her say on this and is not a fan of this culture. She talked about it while speaking with The Guardian about she felt about the whole situation. 

The singer Gainsbourg talked about how people are conscious about what they have to say nowadays. She also said that men are the biggest victim of this while giving an example of her controversial father, Serge Gainsbourg. Her father was a controversial musician, and she believes he would have been canceled if he was alive today.

Gainsbourg Lost Her Father To A Heart Attack

Gainsbourg lost her father, Serge Gainsbourg to a heart attack on March 2, 1991. He was 62 years old at the time of his death. His bad smoking and alcoholic habit were blamed for the heart attack. He was a chain smoker and reportedly smoked five packs of cigarettes daily.

The picture shows Charlotte Gainsbourg and Serge Gainsbourg leaning onto each other as they look across at matching outfits.
Charlotte Gainsbourg with her father Serge Gainsbourg (Source: The Times)

This wasn't Serge Gainsbourg's only heart attack because his first attack happened in May 1973. He was 45 years old at the time. Despite that, upon arrival of an ambulance, he said something that caught everyone by surprise. He wanted to use expensive Hermès blankets as he wasn't a fan of hospital blankets. Even more shocking was when it was discovered that he was smoking without anyone noticing while at the hospital. 

Serge passed away at his home. Gainsbourg's mother, Jane, who still loved him, was devastated when she heard the news. Far Out reports that Jane and her family spent three days with Serge's body, not wanting the body to be cremated.

 

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