Charlotte Gainsbourg is a British-French actress and singer, born in 1971 to English actress and singer Jane Birkin and French musician Serge Gainsbourg. She made her musical debut as a child performing with her father, later releasing several acclaimed solo albums as an adult, including 5:55, IRM, Stage Whisper, and Rest. Gainsbourg is also well known for her film career, working with directors like Lars von Trier, and has received major awards such as the César Award and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.