Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE (born 14 December 1946) is an English actress, singer, songwriter, and model. She attained international fame and notability for her decade-long musical and romantic partnership with Serge Gainsbourg. She also had a prolific career as an actress in British and French cinema. Affiliations: Charlotte Gainsbourg. Françoise Hardy. Brigitte Bardot. Sophia Loren. Michelangelo Antonioni. Dalida. Julio Cortázar. Luigi Tenco. Carla Bruni. Kate Barry. Romy Schneider. Marlon Brando. Yvan Attal. Alain Delon. Vanessa Paradis. John Barry. Jean‑Paul Belmondo. Lou Doillon. Jacques Doillon. Marilyn Monroe.