Coralie (4)

Coralie Trinh Thi, born April 11, 1976, in Paris, France, is a former French pornographic actress best known simply as Coralie. She rose to prominence in the 1990s adult film industry, appearing in dozens of productions and winning the Hot d’Or Award for Best European Actress in 1996, later receiving an honorary award in 2009. Beyond performing, Trinh Thi co-wrote and co-directed the provocative 2000 film Baise-moi with Virginie Despentes, a boundary-pushing work that ignited controversy over its explicit content and themes of revenge and sexuality.

Of mixed French, German, and Vietnamese heritage, she has since reinvented herself as a journalist, author, and director, contributing to literature and media while embracing astrology and countercultural commentary. Her multifaceted career reflects a transition from adult entertainment to artistic and intellectual pursuits, making her a notable figure in French cinema and beyond.