Agathe Rousselle

Agathe Rousselle (; born 14 June 1988) is a French journalist, model, and actress. She is the co-founder of feminist magazine Peach and a custom embroidery company Cheeky Boom. She is also known for her lead performance as Alexia in the film Titane, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Career Journalism career Rousselle began her career as a journalist and editor. In 2016, she participated in the creation of General Pop, a cultural web magazine dedicated to emerging cultures. Cheeky Boom sells T-shirts and panties that are embellished with designed embroidery. In 2015, Rousselle became captain of a running team called Boost Pigalle, sponsored by sports equipment manufacturer Adidas. She is also a photographer and model.

Acting career Rousselle took drama class from age 15 to age 22. She began her acting career with minor roles and short appearances in feature films. In 2015, she played the leading role in 5 vagues de l'avenir, a short film by Laurent Perreau. In 2021, she made her feature film debut in the lead role of Alexia in Titane, directed by Julia Ducournau. Rousselle plays Alexia, a serial killer who has an unusual sexual desire for cars. Following the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or, The New York Times called the film "one of the weirdest prizewinners of the year".

Filmography

Film

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Work Result2021 Atlanta Film Critics Circle Breakthrough Performance Titane Chicago Film Critics Association Best Actress Detroit Film Critics Society Breakthrough Performance DiscussingFilm Critic Awards Best ActressBest Debut Performance European Film Awards Best Actress Greater Western New York Film Critics Association Breakthrough Performance Online Association of Female Film Critics Best Female Lead Breakthrough Performance Philadelphia Film Critics Circle Best Actress Best Breakthrough Performance 2022 Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA Special Mention Award for Most Daring Performance Austin Film Critics Association Best Actress Breakthrough Artist César Awards Most Promising Actress Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Horror Movie Georgia Film Critics Association Best Actress Breakthrough Award International Cinephile Society Breakthrough Performance Lumière Awards Best Female Revelation North Dakota Film Critics Best Actress Online Film Critics Society Best Actress Seattle Film Critics Society Best Actress in a Leading Role