Quote: "The French respect me because of the legacy of my parents, so my work always comes second. Here (in America), when people recognise me, it's because they've seen a film I've done, which is a luxury." Charlotte Gainsbourg likes the fact American fans like her for who she is and not because she's the daughter of actress and singer Jane Birkin and musician Serge Gainsbourg.
Fact: Beck will continue his family's links to French singer/actress Charlotte Gainsbourg's career by collaborating with her on her second album. The American's father created the string arrangements for Gainsbourg's debut 5:55.
Fact: Sexy Charlotte Gainsbourg's new album 5.55 features tracks written for her by Jarvis Cocker and Divine Comedy frontman NEIL HANNON.