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Jane Mallory Birkin (born 14 December 1946) is a British actress and singer.
Birkin was born in London, United Kingdom to David Birkin, a Royal Navy commander and World War II espionage hero, and Judy Campbell, an actress in Noel Coward musicals. Her great aunt was Freda Dudley Ward, a mistress of Edward VIII while he was Prince of Wales
Birkin emerged in the swinging ‘60s in London, starring as one of the models in the controversial film Blowup in 1966.
In 1968, Birkin went to France to audition for the lead female role in Slogan. Though she did not speak French, she got the role.
In 1969, she and Serge Gainsbourg released the song “Je t’aime… Moi non plus” (“I love you… me neither”), written by Gainsbourg and featuring both of them singing, which caused a scandal for its sexual explicitness. Arguably due in part to the publicity it got from being banned by radio stations in Italy, Sweden, Spain, and the UK, it was a commercial success all over Europe. The song’s fame is a result of its salacious lyrics (sung in French) against a background of female moaning and groaning, culminating in an orgasm at the song’s conclusion (which some claim to be the result of Jane and Serge actually engaging in sex during the recording of the song).
Birkin took a short break from her acting career in 1971-72, but returned as Brigitte Bardot’s lover in Don Juan (or if Don Juan were a woman) in 1973.
In 1975, she appeared in Gainsbourg’s first film, also titled Je t’aime… moi non plus, which created quite a stir for its frank examination of sexual ambiguity. For this performance she was nominated for a Best Actress César Award.
Birkin was born in London, United Kingdom to David Birkin, a Royal Navy commander and World War II espionage hero, and Judy Campbell, an actress in Noel Coward musicals. Her great aunt was Freda Dudley Ward, a mistress of Edward VIII while he was Prince of Wales
Birkin emerged in the swinging ‘60s in London, starring as one of the models in the controversial film Blowup in 1966.
In 1968, Birkin went to France to audition for the lead female role in Slogan. Though she did not speak French, she got the role.
In 1969, she and Serge Gainsbourg released the song “Je t’aime… Moi non plus” (“I love you… me neither”), written by Gainsbourg and featuring both of them singing, which caused a scandal for its sexual explicitness. Arguably due in part to the publicity it got from being banned by radio stations in Italy, Sweden, Spain, and the UK, it was a commercial success all over Europe. The song’s fame is a result of its salacious lyrics (sung in French) against a background of female moaning and groaning, culminating in an orgasm at the song’s conclusion (which some claim to be the result of Jane and Serge actually engaging in sex during the recording of the song).
Birkin took a short break from her acting career in 1971-72, but returned as Brigitte Bardot’s lover in Don Juan (or if Don Juan were a woman) in 1973.
In 1975, she appeared in Gainsbourg’s first film, also titled Je t’aime… moi non plus, which created quite a stir for its frank examination of sexual ambiguity. For this performance she was nominated for a Best Actress César Award.
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WorldLookingIn wrote:
I just uploaded some new photos, enjoy! http://www.last.fm/music/Jane+Birkin/+images/39979283 http://www.last.fm/music/Jane+Birkin/+images/39979225
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zorrozen wrote:
Feliz cumpleaños hermosa Jane !!
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emcxmc wrote:
Always loved you, Jane. Happy Birthday !
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zorrozen wrote:
Talento, belleza e inteligencia. Jane, usted es mi amor imposible
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RancidScientist wrote:
the most beautiful voice in the world ... <3
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ManelB wrote:
enfants d'hiver is a precious album. thanks,jane. :)
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zorrozen wrote:
I was born several decades too late..........to have a date with Jane Birkin
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Machine-Dreams wrote:
Je t'aime Jane, Tu es mon idole. Pure magie.
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hesua wrote:
nice, nice
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henriquee_t88 wrote:
Weird how her pictures doesn't look old
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Boebis wrote:
If you love French Music and want to discover more, check http://french-kisses.blogspot.com a blog with video, mp3, best of and lyrics translated in English ;-)
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fitcions wrote:
Check out her new live album "Jane Birkin - Au Palace"...It's so great, I love her voice, especially on this live recording. www.janebirkin.net Le nouvel album live de Jane Birkin "Jane Birkin au Palace" sortira la semaine prochaine... à decouvrir: www.janebirkin.net
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alih_sk wrote:
Hey, vote for that: http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Jane+Birkin/+images/35315281
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pullherhair wrote:
la meilleure chanteuse pour moi
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eeAriane wrote:
I was also born on 14 December :D:D:D
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NinaHepburn wrote:
amei ver ela no programa do jô essa semana!
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trolllover wrote:
vote vote vote http://www.last.fm/music/Jane+Birkin/+images/11656525
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centipedejewels wrote:
oh bby!
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KittyBrokenDoll wrote:
avec le temps, va, tout s'en va on oublie le visage et l'on oublie la voix...
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ze_zar wrote:
beautiful picture right now!
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Retrouvez Jane Birkin en concert dans toute la France
30 Sep 2009 | from www.janebirkin-lesite.com
Retrouvez Jane Birkin en concert dans toute la France Octobre
1/Amiens
3/St Louis
4/Dole
13/St Ouen
4/ Grenoble
16/Angoulême
17/ Mérignac
19/ Blagnac Novembre
12/ Béziers
13/ Marseille
14/ Marseille
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Gagnez des places
4 Feb 2009 | from www.janebirkin-lesite.com
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