Charlotte Gainsbourg On Surviving Life In The Limelight

As she appears in sequel Independence Day: Resurgence out this week, Charlotte Gainsbourg - daughter of iconic duo Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg - speaks to Stylist.co.uk about Hollywood sexism and what it was like growing up in the paparazzi glare.
It was love at first sight when Birkin met Serge Gainsbourg on a film set in 1968, sparking a passionate and unique 12-year affair made infamous by their erotic duet Je t'aime... Moi Non Plus. “When I gave birth to our daughter Charlotte in 1971, Serge said it was the happiest night of his life,” Birkin later recalled. “He wanted us to marry, but I’d been married to John [Barry, the composer] and that was enough. Now I regret turning Serge down.”
The couple split in 1980 and Charlotte Gainsbourg has since forged a successful career of her own as an actress and singer.
Independence Day 2: Resurgence is in cinemas nationwide June 24th. Watch the trailer here: • Independence Day: Resu...
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