Born on May 10, 1938, in Clichy, France, she emerged as a prominent actress in European cinema during the 1950s and 60s. With Russian heritage, she captivated audiences with her beauty and talent. Her role in "The Conjugal Bed" won her the Best Actress award at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. She worked with renowned directors like Jean-Luc Godard and Orson Welles. Beyond acting, she is a singer and author, known for her activism and marriage to Soviet dissident Vladimir Vysotsky.