{"id":1326,"date":"2026-04-18T13:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2026-04-18T13:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:24:00","slug":"french-actress-nathalie-bayeux-dies-her-10-cesar-nominations-and-her-role-in-strange-affair-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=1326","title":{"rendered":"French actress Nathalie Bayeux dies: her 10 C\u00e9sar nominations and her role in “Strange Affair” (video)"},"content":{"rendered":"

the award-winning actress Natalie Baye<\/strong> breathed her last breath<\/a> on Friday (4\/17), at the age of 77. The news was made public by her family, who said she passed away at her home in Paris. <\/p>\n

Natalie Bayet had been experiencing serious health problems since last summer. According to the same source, her death was due to dementia with Lewy bodies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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She began her career in 1970 and appeared in more than 80 films, building a solid presence in the cinema. <\/p>\n

Key milestones in her career<\/h3>\n

1. The Beginning and Trifo<\/strong>
Natalie Bayeux<\/strong> took her first steps as a dancer<\/strong>, but soon turned to criticism<\/strong>. The defining moment came in 1973, when Fran\u00e7ois Trifo<\/strong> cast her in the film “Day for Night”<\/strong>. Her performance as an assistant director stood out and brought her into the limelight. <\/p>\n

2. The C\u00e9sar period<\/strong>
The 1980s marked the peak of her career. Bayeux won three consecutive C\u00e9sar<\/strong> awards (1981, 1982, 1983) and another in 2006.
In 1980 she was awarded a C\u00e9sar for Best Supporting Actress<\/strong> for “Sauve qui peut (la vie)”<\/strong> in Jean-Luc Godard<\/strong>.
In 1982, her participation in the film “The Return of Martin Guerre”<\/strong>, alongside G\u00e9rard Depardieu<\/strong>, enhanced her fame. That same year she won the C\u00e9sar for Best Supporting Actress<\/strong> for “La Balance”<\/strong>, in a role that turned her image around. <\/p>\n

3. The relationship with Johnny Holliday<\/strong>
In the early 1980s, her relationship with Johnny Holliday<\/strong> was a major media concern. The couple had Laura Smet<\/strong>, who went on to a career in criticism<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

4. Opening up to an international audience<\/strong>
Her journey was not limited to France. In 2002 she collaborated with Steven Spielberg<\/strong> in the film “Catch Me If You Can”<\/strong>, playing the mother of Leonardo DiCaprio<\/strong>, a role that gave her international recognition. <\/p>\n

5. Steady presence to the end<\/strong>
Natalie Baye<\/strong> remained active until her final years, choosing roles with intensity and variety. In 2009 she was awarded the Legion of Honour<\/strong>, in recognition of her contribution to French culture<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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The 10 Cesar nominations <\/h3>\n

During her career she was nominated for the Cesar<\/strong> award ten times. She managed to win four awards, for the films “Every Man for Himself” (1980)<\/strong>, “Strange Affair” (1981)<\/strong>, “La Balance” (1982)<\/strong> and “The Young Lieutenant” (2005)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Her filmography also includes “Day for Night” (1973)<\/strong>, “Catch Me If You Can” (2002)<\/strong>, “Tell No One” (2006)<\/strong> and “The Assistant” (2015)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

In 2009 she was awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor<\/strong>, in recognition of her contribution to French culture. <\/p>\n

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