Eva Green

Eva Green is a French actress and model known for her magnetic, often darkly charismatic presence in both blockbusters and art-house films. Born July 6, 1980 in Paris to actress Marlène Jobert and dentist Walter Green, she trained in theater before making a daring film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers (2003). She quickly gained attention as Queen Sibylla in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and the following year she became a global sensation as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006), a performance that earned her the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

Green has built a career on playing eccentric, villainous, and complex characters across more than 30 film and television roles. She has collaborated frequently with director Tim Burton, starring in Dark Shadows (2012), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), Dumbo (2019), and the Netflix series Wednesday (2022–present). For her role as an astronaut mother in Proxima (2019), she received a César Award nomination for Best Actress. On television, her portrayal of the tormented Vanessa Ives in Showtime's Penny Dreadful (2014–2016) earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Outside acting, she has been a brand ambassador for Bulgari and Roger Vivier, bringing her distinctive gothic elegance to fashion. In 2018, she was appointed a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture for her contributions to the arts. Her upcoming projects include reprising her role as Ophelia Frump in the third season of Wednesday, set for release in 2027.[edit]

Eva Green grew up in Paris in a bilingual household, speaking French and English. Her mother, actress Marlène Jobert, initially discouraged her from acting, knowing the industry's pressures. As a child, Green was shy and imaginative, fascinated by ancient Egypt and heavy metal music, and she described herself as a goth teenager. She wanted to become an Egyptologist. At age 14, she saw Isabelle Adjani in The Story of Adele H., which she credits as the moment she knew she wanted to act.

She studied at the American University of Paris for a year before leaving to pursue drama. She trained for three years at the St. Paul Dramatic Arts Academy in Paris, then moved to London to study at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Before her film debut, she performed in several stage productions, including a notable role in Jalousie en Trois Fax. Her first film role was a small part in The Piano Teacher (2001), but her scenes were cut. Her mother's connections led to a meeting with director Bernardo Bertolucci, who cast her in her breakout role in The Dreamers (2003).[edit]

Eva Green's career took off with her fearless debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers (2003). She followed with a supporting role in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005), then achieved global stardom as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006), a role critics hailed as one of the best Bond girls ever. That same year she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. In 2007, she played the witch Serafina Pekkala in The Golden Compass. She continued with a mix of independent and studio films: the psychological thriller Cracks (2009, which she also produced), and the avant-garde Womb (2010) and Perfect Sense (2011). In 2011 she made her television debut as Morgan Pendragon in Starz's Camelot. Her collaboration with Tim Burton began with Dark Shadows (2012). A career renaissance came in 2014: she played the fierce Greek general Artemisia in 300: Rise of an Empire and the femme fatale Ava Lord in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, and began her acclaimed role as Vanessa Ives in Penny Dreadful (2014–2016), earning a Golden Globe nomination. She reunited with Burton for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), then took on a controversial role in Lars von Trier's The House That Jack Built (2018). In 2019 she starred in Proxima, earning her first César Award nomination, and played Colette Marchant in Burton's Dumbo. She later starred in the BBC miniseries The Luminaries (2020). Since 2022 she has portrayed Morticia Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday, and she will reprise the role of Ophelia Frump in the upcoming third season (2027). In 2024, she starred in the thriller film The Last Front.[edit]

Eva Green's public persona is that of a mysterious, intense, and fiercely private artist. She is often described as a gothic femme fatale and a scream queen, drawn to dark, eccentric roles. The media portrays her as fearless in her choices, whether playing a Bond girl, a witch, or an astronaut. She has no official social media accounts, calling the platforms frightening, which adds to her enigmatic appeal. Fans, sometimes called Greenies, celebrate her birthday on July 6 with online tributes and frequently cosplay her iconic looks from Penny Dreadful and Casino Royale. Her distinctive style, with dark hair, pale skin, and bold fashion, has made her a muse for designers like Bulgari and Roger Vivier. Notable magazine covers include French Vogue, UK GQ, US Harper's Bazaar, and W Magazine. Her performance as Vesper Lynd was ranked the greatest Bond girl of all time by Empire magazine in a 2015 reader poll.[edit]

Eva Green commands attention not through the noise of social media algorithms but through a deliberate, enigmatic silence that has turned her into a modern myth. She is currently the 97th most famous person in France, a standing that is holding steady from the previous cycle, while simultaneously holding the position of the 27th most famous person from France according to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings. These placements reflect a career built on intensity rather than ubiquity, where every role feels like a calculated risk that pays off in cultural resonance. Her fanbase operates without a formal name or centralized club, preferring informal digital gatherings over organized campaigns. There are no fan-funded billboards or coordinated charity drives; instead, supporters gather on platforms like Facebook to discuss her latest gothic transformation or share tributes on her birthday. The community remains passive yet devoted, reacting to her rare public appearances and professional announcements with quiet reverence. Recent lore has grown around her resilience following an on-set accident during the filming of Wednesday Season 3, a moment that highlighted her dedication to dark, complex storytelling. Fans now view her recovery as part of her enduring legend, alongside her continued dominance in horror with projects like Trees Are Watching. This unique blend of mystery and professional fearlessness keeps her relevance high across global media coverage, search trends, and consumption signals worldwide.[edit]

A natural blonde who dyes her hair black for most roles, Eva Green brings a classical pianist's discipline to her craft. She was considered for Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones but declined the multi-year commitment. A heavy metal fan since her youth, she still listens to the genre despite her gothic screen persona. Her fear of flying often leads her to travel by boat or train. Ranked #1 on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list in 2007 and on AfterEllen's Hot 100 in both 2007 and 2008, she stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall. In 2018, she was appointed Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Beyond these facts, a persistent story among fans labels her a real-life vampire due to her frequent casting in supernatural roles. Another verified event cemented her legend when she was hospitalized following an on-set accident during the production of Wednesday Season 3. Despite the injury, she recovered and returned to work, reinforcing her reputation for fearlessness. In July 2026, she made headlines for a bold purple gown on the red carpet, adding another visual chapter to her fashion legacy.[edit]

Eva Green was born to actress Marlène Jobert and Swedish dentist Walter Green. Her parents divorced when she was young. She has a fraternal twin sister, Joy Green, who works as a graphic designer and is not in the entertainment industry. Green has spoken about being close to her mother, who advised her against acting but later supported her career. She has never married and has no children. She keeps her personal life private and has described herself as a loner. She owns a home in Paris and has previously owned properties in London and Los Angeles. She grew up in a bilingual household, exposed to the arts but not heavily show-business oriented.[edit]

Eva Green has collaborated frequently with director Tim Burton, starring in four of his projects: Dark Shadows, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Dumbo, and the Netflix series Wednesday. She co-starred with Daniel Craig in Casino Royale and with Josh Hartnett in Penny Dreadful. She worked with director Ridley Scott on Kingdom of Heaven and with Bernardo Bertolucci on her debut film The Dreamers.[edit]

Eva Green is intensely private about her personal life. She has never been married and has no children. Her first known relationship was with New Zealand actor Marton Csokas, her co-star in Kingdom of Heaven, from 2003 to 2005. From 2011 to 2014 she dated English actor Kieran Bew, whom she met on the set of Camelot. During the filming of Dark Shadows (2012), rumors swirled that she was in a relationship with director Tim Burton, but neither confirmed this. In 2016–2017 she was linked to French businessman Yannick Ali. As of 2026, Green is publicly single. She has stated in interviews that she is a loner and finds relationships difficult to maintain due to her demanding career.[edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Eva Green's net worth in 2026 stands at $15 Million. This figure reflects her substantial earnings from film and television salaries, including a reported $2 million for Casino Royale and approximately $1.5 million per season for Penny Dreadful. Her role in the Netflix series Wednesday has also served as a significant income source. Green has supplemented her wealth through lucrative endorsement deals as a brand ambassador for Bulgari jewelry and fragrances and for Roger Vivier shoes and accessories. She owns a home in Paris and has previously held properties in London and Los Angeles. While her investment portfolio remains private, she has invested in a production company.[edit]

Eva Green won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2007 for her breakout role in Casino Royale. She has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in Penny Dreadful and a César Award for Proxima, though she did not win those.[edit]