Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani, born Rahavard Farahani on July 10, 1983, is an Iranian and French actress. She is widely recognized for her notable performances in films such as M for Mother (2006), Body of Lies (2008), About Elly (2009), The Patience Stone (2012), Paterson (2016), Girls of the Sun (2018), Extraction (2020), and Invasion (2021–present). Farahani received a nomination for the Most Promising Actress Award at the 2014 César Awards for her outstanding role in The Patience Stone. Born in Tehran, Iran, she comes from a family with a background in theater and acting. From a young age, Farahani showed a talent for music and piano and won recognition as Best Actress for her role in The Pear Tree at the 16th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran.