Virginie Efira to receive the Légion d’honneur on July 14
Belgian actress Virginie Efira is set to receive a major award. She will be awarded the Légion d’honneur on July 14.
Virginie Efira is renowned for her immense talent as an actress. At 43, she has brilliantly established herself as a cinema icon and remains France’s favorite actress. She has also appeared in a number of well-known films. 20 ans d’écart alongside Pierre Niney and Un homme à la hauteur with Jean Dujardin. Her performance in Victoria, directed by Justine Triet, earned her her first César nomination for Best Actress.
In 2023, Virginie Efira won the prestigious César for Best Actress for her role in Alice Winocour’s Revoir Paris. Over the course of her career, she has also won other awards, including 2 Magrittes. In addition to her acting career, Virginie Efira became Lancôme’s new French ambassador last February. She embodies a sunny, sincere elegance perfectly in tune with the brand’s values. On June 28, Virginie Efira was invited to join the jury for the ANDAM prize, held in the gardens of the Palais Royal.
Virginie Efira to receive the Légion d’honneur
On July 9, the Journal Officiel published the list of 521 personalities who will have the honor of receiving one of the French nation’s most prestigious honors on July 14th. They were chosen for their commitment to “serving the general interest and promoting the influence of France”. Traditionally, the July 14th promotion is announced on the eve of Bastille Day. This year, due to the political situation in France, Emmanuel Macron has decided to unveil the list a little earlier.
These personalities are first selected by ministers, then examined by the Conseil de l’ordre de la Légion d’honneur before receiving final approval from the President of the Republic. Recipients include Virginie Efira, Michel Drucker, Michel Cymes, Jean Reno, Elisabeth Borne and chef Alain Ducasse. These emblematic figures, recognized for their exceptional contribution, will be honored during this special promotion.
