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Adèle Haenel is listed as a film actor and stage actor. Adèle Haenel was born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France on February 11, 1989. The age as of 2026 is 37. Listed accolades include Prix Romy Schneider (2015), César Award for Best Actress (2015) and César Award for Best Supporting Actress (2014). Notable works include Water Lilies, Love at First Fight and BPM (Beats per Minute).
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
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Prix Romy Schneider
- 2015 César Award for Best Actress
- 2014 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. 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 | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad%C3%A8le%20Haenel
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q31353
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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.
What is Adèle Haenel known for?
Notable works include Water Lilies, Love at First Fight, BPM (Beats per Minute).
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