Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1957 ("Saint Joan")
Relationship : Marriage September 1958 (To Francois Moreuil) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1960 ("Breathless")
Relationship : Divorce dates June 1960 (From Moreuil) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Relationship : Marriage 16 October 1962 chart Placidus Equal_H.
Relationship : Divorce dates 1970 (From Gary)
Relationship : Marriage 30 May 1979 (Ahmed Hasni) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Death:Death, Mysterious 30 August 1979 (Mysterious drug overdose, age 40) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American film actress whose career was launched with her 1957 portrayal of Jean dArc in Otto Premingers "Saint Joan." A year later, she appeared in "Bonjour Tristesse" and in 1960 she wowed audiences in Jean-Luc Godards "Breathless." The talented and beautiful actress continued to win praise for later roles. In the 1970s she became involved with members of the radical Black Panther party and was reportedly the subject of an FBI campaign to discredit her. Her career began to fall apart especially in the USA. Married three times, she had one child with her second husband, Romain Gary. Her first marriage, to François Moreuil, lasted from September 1958 to June 1960 and ended in divorce. Her second marriage to Gary took place on 16 October 1962 but also ended in a 1970 divorce. On 30 May 1979 she married Ahmed Hasni. She died in Paris on 30 August 1979 at age 40. Her death from a drug overdose was considered mysterious, with police ruling it a probable suicide. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born November 13, 1938, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Jean Seberg was an American actress who tragically became entangled in the tumultuous political climate of the late 1960s.
Seberg's career began with Otto Preminger's controversial 1957 film Saint Joan, which launched her to international stardom. She later transitioned to French New Wave cinema, appearing in Jean-Luc Godard's iconic Breathless (1960). Her performance as Patricia Franchini solidified her status as a symbol of youthful rebellion and chic style. Her career spanned several decades, with notable roles in films like Bonjour Tristesse (1958), Paint Your Wagon (1969), and Airport (1970).
Seberg's involvement with the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s drew the attention of the FBI under its COINTELPRO program. The FBI targeted her with a smear campaign, spreading false rumors about her personal life and pregnancy in an attempt to discredit her and the Black Panther Party. This campaign deeply affected Seberg's mental health and contributed to her tragic struggles.
Seberg's personal life was marked by several marriages and tumultuous relationships. The intense scrutiny and harassment she faced from the FBI profoundly impacted her. She tragically died in Paris in 1979 at the age of 40, with her death officially ruled a probable suicide. Her legacy remains complex, remembered for her iconic film roles, her distinctive style, and the tragic circumstances surrounding her life and untimely death. Though her social media presence during her lifetime wouldn't have existed in the way it does today, her story continues to be discussed and analyzed, particularly in the context of government overreach and the impact of media manipulation. There are articles, documentaries, and biographies available that delve into her life and experiences, providing further insights for those interested in learning more.
While specific social media details from her lifetime aren't available, there are fan pages and accounts dedicated to her memory that share photos, film clips, and biographical information.
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