Marion Cotillard promotes new film Karma

Marion Cotillard is currently on a media tour to promote Karma, a new film directed by her former partner, Guillaume Canet, set for release in theaters on October 21, 2026. The film is written specifically for her and features her playing Jeanne, a woman caught in an endogamous and strict cult.

Marion Cotillard shares on-screen time with her son

In Karma, Marion Cotillard shares a scene with her 15-year-old son, Marcel, who was born from her relationship with Guillaume Canet. This marks an unprecedented experience for the teenager, and Cotillard describes herself as "very protective" of him, just as she is of her younger daughter, Louise, who is 9 years old.

Cotillard discusses parenting on YouTube show

Usually private about her personal life, Marion Cotillard spoke about her role as a mother during an appearance on Small Talk, a YouTube show hosted by David Castello-Lopes. The interview took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and included questions about her children's education and her own school experiences.

Cotillard shares humorous parenting strategy

When asked how she encourages her children to achieve good results in school, Cotillard humorously summarized her approach as "I put carrots, and it works!" She revealed that she was once an average student and encourages her children to do better, even though she did not share her own academic past with them.

Cotillard's approach to motivating children

Cotillard explained that she avoids grand speeches about academic success and instead focuses on setting goals for her children and helping them understand the benefits of their efforts. She described her method as "very basic" but effective, using a simple framework of rewards and consequences to motivate Marcel and Louise.