Catherine Deneuve, the 67 year-old star of such classic films as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Repulsion and Belle De Jour, has spoken about her favourite actresses, past and present:
“Who are the actresses you admire?
I admire Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet. I like a lot of comedians. I like Cameron Diaz—she’s funny and has a very light spirit. That’s quite rare nowadays. There are many actresses I admire. But, Marilyn Monroe has my greatest admiration.
What do you especially admire about Monroe?
She was able to do everything! I saw her as one of the best actresses; she could go from comedy to drama. Being great at both is very difficult. And, she was so beautiful. Onscreen, it was like the light was coming from her.”
Deneuve’s admiration of Monroe is long-standing: The Misfits is her favourite movie, and she narrated a French-made documentary, Norma Jean dite Marilyn Monroe, in 1986. You can watch it on Youtube
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