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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!

#1 Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani

Lady Gaga is the stage name of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, an American singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on March 28, 1986. She is renowned for her musical ability and visual transformations.
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

Actor Pierre Niney was born in France on March 13, 1989. Niney earned a César Award for Best Actor in 2014 for his performance as fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic of the same name.
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

Audrey Justine Tautou is a French actress who was born on August 9, 1976. She has won praise from critics for a variety of performances, including the biographical drama "Coco Avant Chanel". Audrey Toutou portrays a young Coco Chanel in this film, which tells the tale of the young fashion designer's life.

#4 Ewan McGreggor as Roy Halston

Ewan Gordon McGregor is a Scottish actor who was born on March 31, 1971. He has won numerous awards, including the BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award, the Primetime Emmy Award, and the Golden Globe.
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

Spanish actress Penélope Cruz Sánchez was born on April 28, 1974. She has won several awards and is well known for her parts in movies of different genres.
"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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