Becoming Coco Chanel
April 19, 2008 by Samantha-I-Am
You might recognize Audrey Tautou from the beloved French film, Amelie. Now, she will star in the latest biopic about the most beloved designer in the world: Coco Chanel. The $15 million film will focus on Coco’s childhood and early womanhood as she overcomes the odds to become a legend in the fashion world.
I am ecstatic that the part went to Audrey despite some critics who have doubts that she will be “gritty” enough for the role. Honestly, why the hate?
As Coco Chanel said:
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Audrey is certainly classy and fabulous, as well as elegant, charismatic, and FRENCH! *Some* websites have suggested the part go to Angelina Jolie because she has a “French last name.” That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard of. Thank God that never happened; Coco Chanel would have rolled over in her grave!! Anyhow, I am counting down the days already even though production hasn’t even begun.
The only question that remains is: Who will design all the clothes for the film? (I would be happy with a combination of vintage Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld’s designs.)
Whoohoo–and I agree. Angelina Jolie, WHAT?!?
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