The 78-year-old actress shows no signs of slowing down after a 58-year career and a filmography that includes roughly 50 films.
Jacqueline Bisset was one of my role models when I was a child, and my parents admired her. She is one of the few actors working today who authentically represents the glamor of old Hollywood.
I’ve always admired her graceful aging and found her captivating. She never used excessive makeup.
Throughout her illustrious career, the brunette beauty has showcased her versatility in a variety of roles, including the seductive Miss Goodthighs in the spy parody *Casino Royale*, a loving mother in *Sleepy Time Gal*, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in *America’s Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story*, and Anna Karenina.
Bisset made her feature film debut in Roman Polanski’s *Cul-de-Sac* in 1966. She rose to fame in 1968 after appearing in two consecutive films: *The Sweet Ride*, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, and *Bullitt* with Steve McQueen.
Her roles in *Day for Night*, *Murder on the Orient Express*, *The Deep*, *Wild Orchid*, *Joan of Arc*, the miniseries *Dancing on the Edge*, *Miss You Already*, and *Birds of Paradise* earned her a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination.
In 2010, the multilingual performer, who speaks English, French, and Italian, was awarded the Legion of Honor, France’s highest state honor. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sedona International Film Festival in 2023.
Despite working with some of Hollywood’s most handsome men, Bisset has never married. Although there were rumors of relationships with her co-stars, such as Steve McQueen, she believed they were too different.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, she said of McQueen, “He was attractive, but a little scary.” She felt that their differences in background and behavior would have been too much.
Despite having long-term relationships with Canadian actor Michael Sarrazin, ballet dancer Alexander Godunov, and actor Vincent Pérez, she considers herself too independent for anything long-term.
“I’ve had some exciting men in my life,” Bisset stated in an interview with the Independent. “They’ve been a real pain. I’m told I don’t date easy men.”
Bisset, Angelina Jolie’s godmother, gained significant attention after winning a Golden Globe for her role as Lady Cremone in the BBC series *Dancing on the Edge*. Her acceptance speech, which was heartfelt and a bit scattered, reflected her genuine gratitude after being nominated for 47 years.
Recently, she played a fiery femme fatale in the French thriller *The Lodger* (2020) and starred in *Loren & Rose* (2022), where she portrayed Rose, a legendary actress trying to revive her career.
The film’s director, Russell Brown, remarked that Bisset is quite different from her character Rose, highlighting her talent in making the role feel natural.
Bisset is a timeless beauty who embraces aging gracefully. In her Golden Globes speech, she said, “I believe, if you want to appear beautiful, you must forgive everybody. It is the most effective beauty treatment.”
Despite having “lots of complexes” in her teens, she has never been tempted by plastic surgery, believing it doesn’t make one look younger.
Jacqueline Bisset remains an incredible actress and a sincere, kind, and giving person—a beacon in the celebrity world. She is one of my all-time favorite actors and a wonderful person.