Nathalie Baye obituary

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Nathalie Baye, a versatile French actress with a career spanning nearly 100 films, died at 77.
She won four César awards, two for best actress, for her roles in films like Every Man for Himself, Strange Affair, and La Balance.
Baye worked with notable directors such as François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and Steven Spielberg.
Her notable roles included appearances in Catch Me If You Can, Downton Abbey, and the French TV series Dix pour Cent.
Born in Normandy, Baye overcame early struggles with dyslexia and dyscalculia, finding her path through dance before pursuing acting.
She had a daughter, Laura Smet, with singer Johnny Hallyday, with whom she had a high-profile relationship in the 1980s.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Baye, highlighting her constant presence and grace in French cinema.

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