Zizi Jeanmaire

About

Former dancer, most remembered for playing the title role in the ballet Carmen.

Before Fame

She met her future husband and collaborator, Roland Petit, at the Paris Opera Ballet when she was just nine years old.

Trivia

She went on to star in a series of Hollywood movies after performing in Carmen.

Family Life

She had one daughter, Valentine, with her husband Roland.

Associated With

She and guitarist Nicolas Godin were both born in Paris.