The controversies surrounding Isabelle Adjani - The only artist to have won five Césars now convicted of tax fraud

Considered one of the most iconic French actresses of the 20th century, Isabelle Adjani stands alongside stars such as Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, and Juliette Binoche. Her exceptional beauty and talent have made her an undeniable reference for French filmmakers. She has left a lasting mark on the history of French cinema with memorable roles in acclaimed and controversial films, such as Subway by Luc Besson, the third most popular French film at its release, Camille Claudel by Bruno Nuytten, where she portrays the famous sculptor and former lover of Auguste Rodin and was nominated for two Academy Awards, and La Reine Margot by Patrice Chéreau, where she won the Best Actress award at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival for her portrayal of a controversial queen. Among her recent works are Mascarade by Nicolas Bedos and Voleuses by Mélanie Laurent for Netflix, where Adjani shares the screen with the director and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Throughout her career, she has successfully transcended the boundaries of the French and American film industries, establishing herself as one of the highest-paid French actresses of her generation. Isabelle Adjani also holds the record for winning 5 César Awards, an exceptional achievement.

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The actress, who categorically denied all allegations through her lawyer, plans to appeal. Confronted with these accusations, she stated that «money does not interest me,» a controversial statement given the facts against her. Despite the legal challenges she faces, Isabelle Adjani has recently taken on several leading roles, including in Petra von Kant by François Ozon, which opened the Berlin Film Festival in 2022. In 2009, she also drew criticism by signing a petition in support of Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland at the request of U.S. authorities for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1977. Polanski sought refuge in Europe in 1978, where he remains in hiding to this day. Isabelle Adjani's lawyer, speaking to Variety, stated: «We are dismayed by this decision. Isabelle Adjani could not attend the trial, and we had requested it be rescheduled so she could be present to be heard, but they did not allow it. They are persecuting her.»