Sophie Marceau and her attraction to sapiosexuality: intelligence as the key to her charm

Actress Sophie Marceau comes out as sapiosexual
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Actress Sophie Marceau comes out as sapiosexual

Sophie Marceau is a French actress who has triumphed both at home and abroad with films such as Braveheart and The World Is Never Enough. But in addition to her acting talent, the artist has other facets that make her even more interesting. She has recently published a book of poems and has declared herself a sapiosexual.

What does it mean to be sapiosexual?
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What does it mean to be sapiosexual?

What does it mean to be sapiosexual? It is a word that comes from the Latin «sapiens», which means «wise». Sapiosexuals are people who are attracted to other people’s intelligence, rather than their physical appearance, personality or any other trait. For them, it is the inside that matters, not the outside.

Many ways to manifest intelligence
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Many ways to manifest intelligence

Intelligence can manifest itself in many ways. It is not only about knowledge or culture, but also about other mental abilities. For example, emotional intelligence, which has to do with the ability to manage emotions and to put oneself in the place of others. Or social intelligence, which refers to being sociable, communicative and having the ability to relate to others.

Preference for intelligent people
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Preference for intelligent people

Sophie Marceau revealed her preference for intelligent people in an interview with the newspaper Libération. The actress was promoting her book La Souterraine, a work in which she shows her most poetic and literary side. In the book you can find poems, fables and stories that reflect her sensitivity and creativity.

He started in film at a very young age
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He started in film at a very young age

The actress began her career very young, when she was only fifteen years old. It was then that she won a César Award for her role in the film Fifteen Years Old (La boum 2 in French). Since then, she has not stopped working in film and has become a star recognized worldwide.

His most famous films
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His most famous films

Among her most famous films are Braveheart, where she shared the lead role with Mel Gibson, and The World Is Never Enough, where she played a James Bond villain. Her most recent works include All’s Well, I Love America and Betrayal. In addition to being an actress and writer, Sophie Marceau has also directed several films.