Trivia

Speaks French fluently and often stars in French films.

Her father Godfrey won silver in the 4x400m relay at the 1932 Olympics, and gold in the 4x400m relay at the 1936 Olympics. He died on 20 June 2009 at age 100.

The character she played in François Ozon's Swimming Pool (2003), "Sarah Morton", was named after her elder sister, Sarah, who committed suicide at age 23. She told The Guardian, "I thought that after such a very long time of not letting her be with me that I would like to bring her back into my life".

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#97). (1995)

Was included as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in May 2001.

Became a Dame of France's Legion d'Honneur in 2002.

Mother of television director Barnaby Southcombe with Bryan Southcombe and of magician David Jarre (b. 1977) with Jean-Michel Jarre. Stepmother of Emily Jarre.

She was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honours List for her services to acting and United Kingdom-French cultural relations.

Her sister Sarah shot herself in Argentina after giving birth prematurely (1966).

Winner of a Honorary Cesar from the French Academy of Cinema in recognition of her work (2001).

The British rock band Kinky Machine wrote a song about her, simply called "Charlotte Rampling." It includes the line "I always wanted to be your trampoline".

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 31, a son David Jarre on March 23, 1977. Child's father is her 2nd ex-husband, Jean-Michel Jarre.

Has a house in Paris and another in Chelsea.

After attending Jeanne d'Arc Académie pour Jeunes Filles at Versailles, France and St. Hilda's School at Bushey, England, she worked as a model, but shortly after decided to study acting at The Royal Court in London.

When her father was posted to France he took his family with him and she became fluent in French by the age of 9.

She was considered for the role of Sarah Woodruff in The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) by the time director Fred Zinnemann was attached to the project, but writer John Fowles- having been unimpressed with her acting in The Night Porter (1974)- didn't agree upon her casting. The movie was eventually directed by Karel Reisz and starred Meryl Streep.

Has supported Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.

Member of the jury at the I've Seen Films International Film Festival, founded by Rutger Hauer. (October 2011)

Festival tribute at the Créteil International Women's Film Festival, France. (1995)

The character of The Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) was modeled after her.

In the Extras section of the 2-disc-set Miramax release of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night (1964), actor Jeremy Lloyd, who makes an uncredited appearance in the film's dance scene, claims that Rampling, his then-girlfriend, is also present in the dance scene.

President of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival in 2006.

Member of 'Official Competition' jury at the 29th Cannes International Film Festival in 1976.

Has been engaged to Jean-Noel Tassez, a French business consultant since 1998.

Shared the cover of Vanity Fair magazine's 2016 Hollywood issue with, Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Rachel Weisz, Lupita Nyong'o, Brie Larson, Alicia Vikander, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Helen Mirren, Diane Keaton and Saoirse Ronan. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz.

It was the notoriety of the film The Night Porter (1974) that made her a world known name.

Was set to portray Jessica Atreides in Alejandro Jodorowsky's infamous adaptation of "Dune", but ultimately turned the role down for the sensitive nature of a scene. She would later portray Jessica's mentor, Reverend Mother Gaius, in Dune: Part One (2021).

Studied at Jeanne d'Arc Académie pour Jeunes Filles at Versailles, France when her family moved there.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 26, a son Barnaby Southcombe in September 1972. Child's father is her 1st ex-husband, Bryan Southcombe.

Has a son with Bryan Southcombe named Barnaby Southcombe, born on September 1972.

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 54th Venice International Film Festival in 1997.

It was while promoting the film Farewell, My Lovely (1975) in France that she met Jean-Michel Jarre who would become her second husband.

Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.

On completing her education in England she became a model.

Got her first lead role in Rotten to the Core (1965) at 18.

Her first significant role was in the Boulting Brother's comedy Rotten to the Core (1965).

Daughter of Anne Isabelle Rampling and Godfrey Lionel Rampling.

Director Tim Burstall met her for the title role in Eliza Fraser (1976), but eventually felt she wasn't a comedy actress. Susannah York was cast instead.

Was in competition for the role of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (1968).

Maternal granddaughter of Conrad (1883-1960) and Frances (née Vinter) Gurteen (1879-1959).

Daughter of Godfrey (1909-2009) and Isabel (née Gurteen) Rampling (1918-2001).

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