Stéphanie Szostak

French-American actress in 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Stéphanie Szostak - French-American actress in 'The Devil Wears Prada'
Born

June 12th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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Born in France, a career in acting began after a successful career in business. Gained recognition through roles in popular films and television series. Made significant contributions to projects such as 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'Iron Man 3', and recurring roles in the series 'Dinner for Five' and 'Satisfaction'. Established a presence in both American cinema and television, combining talents in performance and public engagements.

'The Devil Wears Prada'

'Iron Man 3'

'Satisfaction'

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