Isabelle Anne Madeleine Huppert (; born 16 March 1953) is a French actress of stage and screen who has appeared in more than 100 film and television productions since her 1971 debut. She won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for The Lacemaker (1977) and the César Award for Best Actress for La Ceremonie (1995). She is the most nominated actress for the César Award, with 15 nominations. She was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1999 and was promoted to Officer in 2009.