Léa Seydoux is 41 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 1 July 1985.
French actress who shared the Palme d'Or for Blue Is the Warmest Colour and played Madeleine Swann opposite Daniel Craig's Bond
Did you know?She was the first actor to share the Palme d'Or with a director.
Quick facts
Date of birth1 July 1985
Age41
NationalityFrench
BirthplaceParis, France
Editor's Take:
Léa Seydoux moves easily between French art cinema and international blockbusters. Her grandfather ran the Pathé film company, but she built her reputation through demanding roles. Blue Is the Warmest Colour made her a global name, and the Cannes jury took the rare step of honouring its actresses. She has since worked with directors such as Wes Anderson and David Cronenberg. In the Bond films she played one of the few women to change 007's story. She remains one of France's most sought-after actors.
Key Milestones
2008: Nominated for a César for La Belle Personne
2013: Shares the Palme d'Or for Blue Is the Warmest Colour
2015: Appears in Spectre
2021: Stars in No Time to Die
Léa Hélène Seydoux-Fornier de Clausonne (born 1 July 1985) is a French actress who has appeared in both French cinema and Hollywood productions. She has been nominated for five César Awards, two Lumière Awards, a Palme d'Or and a BAFTA Award.
