Audrey Totu confides about her long absence from the cinema. “Success changed the views of my loved ones”

It has been four years since he last starred in a feature film. It was the last one The Jesus RollsIn 2019, however, Audrey Tautou lent her voice to the animated film Nina and the Hedgehog, in theaters this Wednesday, October 11. And will perform at the Seine Musicale as part of a reading Charlotte, David Foenkinos’ book about the artist Charlotte Salomon, in January. At the same time, the actress spoke so rarely in the columns The Obs Monday, October 2, on this long absence, but also on her vision of motherhood, the pangs of fame and her take on the Me Too movement. The actress specifically explained how she succeeded The legendary fate of Amelie Poulin Jean-Pierre Jeunet (2001), “had turned his life upside down”.

“My photos in popular press are very traumatic”

“While I am very independent and committed to leading a normal life, suddenly everyone recognized me and in all countries,” she said. I could no longer lead the same existence.’ A sudden fame he had a hard time coping with. “I had to manage this notoriety, learn to accept that I couldn’t do certain things anymore,” she continued. Photos of me in the celebrity press are very traumatic. For years, I didn’t leave my house without looking to see if there were paparazzi lurking around.”

Visibility, which also had its effect on those around. “For a moment, success changed the views of my loved ones, they lost their spontaneity,” he laments. I also caused a little envy, no doubt.” Before adding: “With such phenomenal success, others may get the impression that you suddenly have an exclusive life, which can cause complications. I experienced notoriety in the eyes of others, this is what I wanted to show in my photographic work. I myself am only known in the eyes of others.”

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“Motherhood was a goal, a dream”

She, who now devotes herself to personal projects such as illustrating her own children’s book or making a collection of her photographs, also confided in her vision of motherhood that it “changed her life tremendously”. “I spend as much time as possible with my daughter,” he said. I want to take advantage of it. I have heard a lot of people saying that they regret that they didn’t do it enough, that those years went by too quickly. Motherhood was a goal, a dream, and I knew that the day it happened to me would be very important.”

When asked about the “Me too” movement, the actress explained that “she has never been in such a situation where she felt humiliated.” “I don’t know if famous people expressing what they’ve been through can resonate with non-famous women, but so much the better if it can develop a mindset,” she said. Audrey Totu also emphasized that she does not intend to immediately return to her profession as an actress. “I can’t imagine leaving my house at 6 a.m. to come back at 9 p.m., five days a week for three months,” he said. Depriving me of my child for filming is a no.” Moreover, there is no need to question him about the date of his possible return to the big screen; the actress leaves the mystery hanging. “I will return, but I don’t know when and how,” he concludes.