Eva Green, born Eva Gaëlle Green on July 6, 1980, in Paris, France, is a celebrated French actress and model known for her striking presence and versatile performances. Coming from an artistic family, her mother is actress Marlène Jobert and her father a dentist of Swedish-French descent. She trained at drama schools in Paris and London before debuting in Bernardo Bertolucci's controversial The Dreamers (2003). Green rose to prominence as Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006), winning the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
She has portrayed complex characters in films like Kingdom of Heaven, Cracks, and Dark Shadows, and the series Penny Dreadful. Often cast in eccentric or villainous roles, her willingness to embrace nude scenes has sparked discussions, with Green noting she sometimes feels like a porn actress due to media focus. Holding French and British citizenship, she continues to star in major productions, blending mystery and intensity that define her enduring appeal in cinema.