French cinema gave us many unforgettable acting duos that made comedies, action films and dramas truly iconic. The films ‘Taxi’, ‘Wasabi’, ‘Left of the lift’ and others made history thanks to the sparkling interaction of actors whose on-screen chemistry captivated the audience.
But time passes and our favourite actors change, as well as their images. In this article, we offer you a look at how 12 famous acting duos from French films have changed over the years. You’ll see how they looked in their iconic roles and how they look years later – some keep their signature style, while others surprise with new roles. Let’s dive into the world of French cinema and remember these couples who gave us laughter, tension and unforgettable moments on screen.
Christian Clavier and Jean Reno in the film ‘Aliens’.
Pierre Richard and Fanny Cottanson in Left of the Lift.
Monica Bellucci and Jamel Debbouze in ‘Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra’.
Frédéric Diefenthal and Emma Sjoberg in ‘Taxi 4.’
Marion Cotillard and Sami Nasseri in ‘Taxi 3’.
François Cluzet and Vincent Cassel in ‘This Awkward Moment’.
Kad Merad and Dany Boon in the film ‘Good riddance!’
Romain Duris and Vanessa Paradis in ‘The Heartbreaker.’
Gad Elmaleh and Audrey Tautou in ‘Fatal Beauty’.
Reko Hirosue and Jean Reno in ‘Wasabi’.
Christa Tere and Sophie Marceau in the film LOL.
