Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Musician, Singer |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Tehran, Iran |
Latest News about Golshifteh Farahani
In 2026, media reports circulated claims from a book alleging a relationship involving Emmanuel Macron and Farahani. Farahani had previously denied similar rumors, and the story remained unverified speculation rather than established fact.
Reports in 2025 said Farahani had completed filming Bells of Kabul with Afghan director Chabname Zariab after a break following Alpha. The coverage also noted her return to screen work in Invasion season 3 and mentioned that Extraction 3 was being discussed, though not confirmed.
Golshifteh Farahani was set to receive the Excellence Award Davide Campari at the Locarno Film Festival on 6 August 2025. The recognition came alongside her participation in the festival with her recent film Alpha, directed by Julia Ducournau.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rahavard Farahani |
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| Full Name | Golshifteh Farahani |
| Nationality Detail | Iranian-French |
| Residence | Paris, France |
| Exile Year | 2008 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 169 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Applied Science and Technology |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Movies |
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| Advocacy | Environmental issues, Tuberculosis eradication in Iran |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||||
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Family
| Father | Behzad Farahani (theatre director and actor) |
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| Mother | Fahimeh Rahim Nia (actress and painter) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/golfarahani/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GolshiftehFarahani/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing the piano and learning music at the age of 5. | |
| 2. Acted in multiple films and theatre plays. | |
| 3. Exiled from Iran in 2008, now resides in Paris. | |
| 4. Advocates for environmental issues and tuberculosis eradication in Iran. | |
| 5. Has been featured on the cover of various magazines. | |
| 6. Part of the band Kooch Neshin, winner of the 2nd Tehran Avenue underground rock competition. | |
| 7. Released the album 'Oywas' with Mohsen Namjoo in October 2009. | |
| 8. Served as a member of the international jury at the 63rd Locarno Film Festival in 2010. | |
| 9. Ranked 6th in the annual Independent Critics Beauty List in 2014. | |
| 10. First Iranian actress to appear in a Hollywood film since 1979, in Body of Lies (2008). | |
| 11. Her name 'Golshifteh' means 'flower in love' or 'fleur éprise d'amour' in Persian. |