
Jeanne Moreau
Awards & Honours
29
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Jeanne Moreau stands as one of the most decorated actresses in European cinema history. Her collection of awards includes the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, a rare feat that highlighted her ability to command the screen with raw emotional power. She was honored with a BAFTA Fellowship and a Cannes Golden Palm, placing her among the select few to receive top-tier lifetime recognition from both institutions. Her César Award wins span decades, proving her longevity and relevance in French cinema. Beyond competitive awards, she was named an Officer of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, cementing her status as a national treasure.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Officier de la Légion d'honneur
France's highest order of merit, awarded for cultural contributions.
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Distinction recognizing her impact on French arts and literature.
Key to the City of Paris
Received in recognition of her status as a Parisian icon.
Induction into the French Film Hall of Fame
Recognized as one of the greatest French actors of all time.
Rankings & Lists
Sight & Sound Critics' Poll
Rolling Stone Greatest Movie Stars
Magazine Covers
Vogue (France)
1962
Jeanne Moreau: The Face of the New Wave
Paris Match
1965
Icon of the Cinéma Français
Life Magazine
1968
The Art of Jeanne Moreau
Records & Feats
Oldest César Winner for Best Actress
Won the César Award for Best Actress at age 64 for The Old Lady Who Walked in the Sea.
Most Prolific New Wave Muse
Starred in more films by French New Wave directors than any other actress of the era.