# Léa Seydoux's Fearless Journey

> Seydoux, known for 'Blue Is the Warmest Color', returns to film with 'Gentle Monster' after Oscar nominations.
- Title: Léa Seydoux's Fearless Journey · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Seydoux, known for 'Blue Is the Warmest Color', returns to film with 'Gentle Monster' after Oscar nominations. Seydoux, 41, is an Oscar contender for 'Gentle…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/lea-seydoux-blue-is-the-warmest-color-gentle-monster-1235222558
- Author: Anne Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:23:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lea seydoux, gentle monster, marie kreutzer, oscar, blue is the warmest color, middleburg film festival, netflix, entertainment, culture
## Seydoux's Early Life
Seydoux, 41, discovered new cultures as a child when she flew alone to the US at age eight.

> The first time I came to the United States, I flew on my own, and I was eight years old, and I didn’t speak a word of English, which is true.
## Oscar Contender
Seydoux is in the running for Best Actress after her role in 'Gentle Monster' on Netflix.
## Film Festival Q&A
Seydoux and director Marie Kreutzer attended the Middleburg Film Festival Q&A on October 16, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Seydoux, 41, is an Oscar contender for 'Gentle Monster' following her role in the controversial 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'.