Became a sex symbol and movie star in France in the late 1960s and enjoyed a great popularity in the following decades. Achieved international recognition in the early 1970s.
She was awarded a César d'Honneur (Honorary César) for her outstanding career achievement at the César Award's ceremony in 2007. The applause given by the audience was warm, but there was no standing ovation.
Retired from acting in the late 1990s and became a very prolific narrator of audio books. She is also the writer of a series of children's books promoting the appreciation of classical music.
Gave birth to twins (her first and second child) at age 39, a daughters Eva Green (aka Eva Gaëlle Green) and Joy Green on July 5, 1980. Children's father is her husband, Walter Green.