5 Actors Who Nailed The Role Of Real-life Fashion Icons
Some creative industries work well together, such as fashion and movies. Particularly in fashion biopics, they provide details about the interesting lives of the most famous figures in the industry.
Many actors have delivered worthy performances in fashion biopics, such as Anna Mouglalis (as Coco Chanel in 2003's "Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky"), Gaspard Ulliel (as the designer in the biopic "Saint Laurent"), and Audrey Tautou (also as Coco Chanel in 2009's "Coco Avant Chanel"). They are successful in depicting the lives of powerful legendaries in fashion.
And thanks to these fashion movies, you’ll discover how Anna made Vogue (the iconic fashion magazine of today) or the rise of McQueen. In addition, your knowledge of fashion history will increase by learning about the houses of Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior as well as the biographies of the greatest fashion designers in history.
We have made a short list of five actors who played real-life fashion figures. Scroll down to see more!
Lady Gaga plays the ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani of Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci in "House of Gucci." The Italian media called Reggiani "The Black Widow" because of her reputation for hiring a man to kill her ex-husband Gucci.
After the unexpected and tragic death of fashion icon Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent quickly rose to fame. The documentary "Yves Saint Laurent", directed by Pierre Niney, depicts the life and legacy of Yves Saint Laurent as he took charge of the House of Dior in the early years of his career.
Ewan McGreggor plays the forgotten fashion icon Roy Halston in the Netflix limited series "Halston". Roy Halston was famous for designing Jackie Kennedy's pink pillbox hat during John F. Kennedy's inauguration. He also was credited with bringing American creativity to the global arena.
"The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," tells the story of the events leading up to designer Gianni Versace's tragic death. Penélope Cruz plays Donatella Versace, Versace's younger sister who inherited the luxurious property following his death.
Many actors have delivered worthy performances in fashion biopics, such as Anna Mouglalis (as Coco Chanel in 2003's "Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky"), Gaspard Ulliel (as the designer in the biopic "Saint Laurent"), and Audrey Tautou (also as Coco Chanel in 2009's "Coco Avant Chanel"). They are successful in depicting the lives of powerful legendaries in fashion.
And thanks to these fashion movies, you’ll discover how Anna made Vogue (the iconic fashion magazine of today) or the rise of McQueen. In addition, your knowledge of fashion history will increase by learning about the houses of Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior as well as the biographies of the greatest fashion designers in history.
We have made a short list of five actors who played real-life fashion figures. Scroll down to see more!
#1 Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani
Lady Gaga plays the ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani of Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci in "House of Gucci." The Italian media called Reggiani "The Black Widow" because of her reputation for hiring a man to kill her ex-husband Gucci.
#2 Pierre Niney as Yves Saint Laurent
After the unexpected and tragic death of fashion icon Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent quickly rose to fame. The documentary "Yves Saint Laurent", directed by Pierre Niney, depicts the life and legacy of Yves Saint Laurent as he took charge of the House of Dior in the early years of his career.
#3 Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel
#4 Ewan McGreggor as Roy Halston
Ewan McGreggor plays the forgotten fashion icon Roy Halston in the Netflix limited series "Halston". Roy Halston was famous for designing Jackie Kennedy's pink pillbox hat during John F. Kennedy's inauguration. He also was credited with bringing American creativity to the global arena.
#5 Penélope Cruz as Donatella Versace
"The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," tells the story of the events leading up to designer Gianni Versace's tragic death. Penélope Cruz plays Donatella Versace, Versace's younger sister who inherited the luxurious property following his death.
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