Photo: Georges Biard / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Adèle Haenel is one of the most arresting screen presences I know. From Water Lilies to her César-winning turns and the smoldering restraint of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, she can convey entire emotional storms with a single look. But what deepens my admiration is her integrity off screen: she walked away from an industry she judged complicit in abuse, choosing principle over career safety. That fusion of formidable talent and uncompromising conscience is rare. I find her not only a remarkable actress but a genuinely courageous public figure, and I respect both halves equally.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adèle Haenel
- Name (Japanese)
- アデル・エネル
- Reading
- あでる・えねる
- Born
- February 11, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Prix Romy Schneider
- 2015 César Award for Best Actress
- 2014 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Water Lilies | — | |
| Notable work | Love at First Fight | — | |
| Notable work | BPM (Beats per Minute) | — | |
| Notable work | The Trouble With You | — | |
| Notable work | Portrait of a Lady on Fire | — | |
| Notable work | Les Diables | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adèle Haenel born?
Born February 11, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Adèle Haenel from?
Adèle Haenel is from Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
What does Adèle Haenel do?
Adèle Haenel works as film actor, stage actor, actor.
How tall is Adèle Haenel?
Adèle Haenel is 2 cm.
What is Adèle Haenel known for?
Notable works include Water Lilies, Love at First Fight, BPM (Beats per Minute).
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.