Évelyne Bouix, born on April 22, 1953, in Charenton-le-Pont, France, is a prominent French film and stage actress. She began her acting career in the 1970s and gained recognition for her roles in films such as Les Misérables (1982), where she played Fantine, and Édith et Marcel (1983), portraying Édith Piaf. Bouix has appeared in over 60 films and TV productions. Notably, she has worked in both French cinema and television, excelling in dramas and period pieces. Throughout her career, she has also been deeply involved in theater, performing in a variety of classical and contemporary plays. In addition to her professional achievements, Évelyne Bouix was married to filmmaker Claude Lelouch, with whom she had a daughter, Salomé Lelouch, who also pursued a career in acting and directing. Since 2010, she has been married to actor Pierre Arditi. Bouix continues to act and remains a respected figure in French entertainment, both on-screen and on-stage. She was awarded the title of Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre national du Mérite in 1999 for her contributions to French culture.