- In spring 1995, she directed her first film, L'AUBE A L'ENVERS, an eight-minute short based on a screenplay she wrote while filming BRAVEHEART.
- In addition to her work for animal welfare, Sophie is a patron of Arc-en-Ciel (Rainbow), an organization which helps sick children realize their dreams.
- Finds writing far more attractive than acting - but wouldn't want to do it full time.
- Was nominated for Favorite Supporting Actress - Action Blockbuster Entertainment Award in 2000 for THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.
- Nickname: Flatfoosie
- Was chosen as Ambassador of Charm for France in East Asia where she enjoys great popularity.
- Is an animal lover, a nature protector.
- Was paid $1,000,000 for BELPHÉGOR - LE FANTÔME DU LOUVRE (2001)
- When she was 16, people loaned her money to buy herself out of her contract with Gaumont because the films they wanted her to make were violent and close to racist.
- Is an advocate for animal safety and speaks out against blood-shedding animal sports.
- Is a member of Arc-En-Ciel, an organization that helps sick children get last wishes.
Quotes- "Acting is wonderful therapy for people. Instead of suffering for yourself, someone will do it for you."
- "I need the seasons to live to the rythm of rain and sun. In town, It's like you can hardly make the difference between night an day. "
- "I hate those kisses, you know, American kisses, with the tongues out. They're disgusting. I can't look, it's like porno!"
- Upon hearing Leonardo DiCaprio is a big fan: "What is he, 13 or 11? Perhaps I could play his nanny."
- After writing her semi- autobiographical novel Telling Lies, published in 2001: "It's so attractive, too attractive. Your writing becomes more real than your reality. Acting is contained - you act for three months, then leave it - but writing is the act of creation. Writing is dangerous."
- "It's great that American cinema poses such a threat. In France we have all these pseudo-auteurs who don't have a new idea in their heads."
Awards- Montréal World Film Festival: Best Director, SPEAK TO ME OF LOVE (2002)
- Cabourg Romantic Film Festival: Best Actress, FIDELITY (2000)
- Golden Camera (Germany): Film - International (2000)
- Cabourg Romantic Film Festival: Best Actress, CHOUANS! (1988)
- César Award: Most Promising Young Actress, LA BOUM 2 (1983)
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