Jane Birkin: Photos Of The Late Actress

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July 16, 2023 2:53PM EDT

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Jane Birkin on ‘Armchair Theatre – Poor Cherry’

Jane Birkin on ‘Armchair Theatre – Poor Cherry’ — Jane Birkin on the ‘Armchair Theatre – Poor Cherry’ TV Programme in 1967. She wore a blue outfit with multi-colored flower designs on it and had her long hair down as she posed.

Jane was best known as a singer and actress who inspired the world famous Hermès Birkin bag. She was born in London, England and started her acting career by auditioning in the 1960s. Although she was initially insecure about her looks, she continued with pursuing her creative dreams and had her first acting appearance with an uncredited role in 1965’s ‘The Knack …and How to Get It.’ The next year, she really blew up on the scene in 1966’s ‘Blow Up’ followed by ‘Kaleidoscope’ and ‘Wonderwall.’

The Birkin bag bag was created by Hermès , the Parisian luxury label, in 1984 after former CEO Jean-Louis Dumas was enamored by Jane during a flight from Paris to her hometown of London. The two allegedly discussed Jane’s challenges to find a bag that fit everything she needed as a then-mom of two younger children — leading Jean to create the Birkin tote.

Jane sadly died at the age of 76 on July 16, 2023, after a number of previous health struggles. Browse through the gallery to see some of her best photo moments through the years.

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Jane Birkin in 1969

Jane Birkin in 1969 — Jane Birkin poses in 1969. She wore a dress and smiled.

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Jane Birkin in ‘Don Juan’

Jane Birkin in ‘Don Juan’ — Jane Birkin in ‘Don Juan’ in 1973. She wore an opened denim top.

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Jane Birkin in the 1970s

Jane Birkin in the 1970s — Jane Birkin poses for a black and white photo in the 1970s. She had her long hair down and wore a white top.

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Jane Birkin in ‘Death on the Nile’

Jane Birkin in ‘Death on the Nile’ — Jane Birkin in ‘Death on the Nile’ in 1978. She had her hair up and braided and gave a serious look for the camera.

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Jane Birkin in ‘Make Room for Tomorrow’

Jane Birkin in ‘Make Room for Tomorrow’ — Jane Birkin in ‘Make Room for Tomorrow’ in 1980. She looked gorgeous.

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Jane Birkin in ‘Dust’

Jane Birkin in ‘Dust’ — Jane Birkin in ‘Dust’ in 1985. She wore a black dress.

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Jane Birkin in Paris

Jane Birkin in Paris — Jane Birkin singing during a telethon in the early 2000s. She wore a black top and had her hair curled.

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Jane Birkin in 2008

Jane Birkin in 2008 — Jane Birkin performs on stage during a concert in Berlin, Germany. It was in 2008.

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Jane Birkin in 2016

Jane Birkin in 2016 — Jane Birkin at a ‘JE T”AIME MOI NON PLUS’ Screening and Q&A. It was at the Film Society Of Lincoln Center in New York, NY in 2016.

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Charlotte Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin pose together

Charlotte Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin pose together — Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin at the ‘Jane by Charlotte’ photocall. It was at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France in 2021.

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Charlotte Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin at the 14th Angouleme Film Festival

Charlotte Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin at the 14th Angouleme Film Festival — Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin during a photocall as part of the 14th Angouleme Film Festival in Angouleme, in France in 2021. They wore black outfits and Jane was all smiles.

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Jane Birkin in concert at Maisons-Alfort, France

Jane Birkin in concert at Maisons-Alfort, France — Jane Birkin in concert at Maisons-Alfort, France in Jan. 2022. She wore a striped blazer.

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Jane Birkin Performs At Fnac Live Festival

Jane Birkin Performs At Fnac Live Festival — Jane Birkin performs at the Fnac Live Festival in Paris, France on June 29, 2022. She wore a black blazer.

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Jane Birkin at a fashion show

Jane Birkin at a fashion show — Jane Birkin at the Acne Studios Show for Spring/Summer 2023 Womenswear during Paris Fashion Week in 2022. She wore a long taupe coat over a black top and matching taupe pants with sneakers.

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