Clémence Poésy is a French actress and fashion model renowned for her captivating performances in both French and international cinema.
She adopted her mother’s maiden name, Poésy, as her stage name, a nod to her family’s artistic roots.
Raised in a culturally rich environment, Poésy was exposed to the arts early on, with her father, Étienne Guichard, working as an actor and writer, and her mother, Danièle Poésy, serving as a French teacher.
Poésy’s passion for acting sparked in childhood, leading her to pursue drama at prestigious institutions like the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique, the Atelier International de Blanche Salant et Paul Weaver, and Paris Nanterre University.
Beyond acting, Poésy has made a mark in fashion, serving as a spokesmodel for brands like Chloé and G-Star Raw, and gracing the covers of magazines such as i-D, Jalouse, and Nylon.
Siblings
Clémence has a younger sister, Maëlle Poésy-Guichard, who is also an actress.
Maëlle has carved her own path in the French entertainment industry, though she maintains a lower public profile compared to her sister.
Like Clémence, Maëlle was raised in an artistic household, which likely influenced her career choice.
While specific details about Maëlle’s body of work are less documented, her involvement in acting reflects a shared familial passion for the performing arts.
Career
Poésy’s career began in childhood with small stage roles, including a part arranged by her father when she was just a child and a two-line role at age 14.
Her professional acting debut came in 1997 with the French TV series Un homme en colère, followed by roles in Les Monos (1999) and the German film Olga’s Summer (2002).
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Her breakthrough arrived in 2004 with her first English-speaking role as Mary, Queen of Scots in the BBC miniseries Gunpowder, Treason & Plot, which earned her critical acclaim.
Poésy gained international recognition in 2005 as Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, reprising the role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2.
Her filmography expanded with notable performances in In Bruges (2008) alongside Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes, 127 Hours (2010) with James Franco, and Tenet (2020) directed by Christopher Nolan.
On television, she starred as Elise Wassermann in the British-French series The Tunnel (2013–2018) and appeared in Gossip Girl (2010) as Eva Coupeau.
Poésy’s stage work includes a Broadway debut as Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (2012) and a role as Yelena in Uncle Vanya at the Theatre Royal in Bath (2019).
Accolades
In 2005, Poésy won the Golden FIPA Award for Best Actress in a TV Series and Serial for her portrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots in Gunpowder, Treason & Plot, a testament to her ability to embody complex historical figures.
Her performance in Le Grand Meaulnes (2006) earned her the Swann d’Or for Best Actress at the Cabourg Film Festival, highlighting her prowess in French cinema.
Poésy also received the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble for her work in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), reflecting her contribution to the iconic franchise.
Additionally, her role in The Tunnel garnered critical praise, with nominations and recognition at various international festivals.
Poésy’s work as a model has also been celebrated, with her campaigns for Chloé and other brands earning her a prominent place in the fashion world.
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