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‘Mission: Impossible’ Star Emmanuelle Béart Shatters Silence, Discloses Incest Trauma

Claire Martin Published September 6, 2023
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French film actress Emmanuelle Béart, known for her illustrious career in both French and international cinema, has courageously stepped forward to disclose her traumatic experience as a survivor of incest. Her revelation has added a significant voice to the ongoing national reckoning with child sexual abuse in France.

Béart, the recipient of numerous awards and acclaim for her roles in iconic films such as “Manon des Sources” (1986) and “Mission: Impossible” (1996), shared her painful past in a forthcoming documentary titled “Un silence si Bruyant” (“Such a loud silence”), which she co-directed. According to a report by CNN affiliate BFMTV, the actress revealed that she endured sexual abuse between the ages of 10 and 14.

What makes Béart’s disclosure particularly poignant is her decision not to name her abuser, citing “family reasons.” Anastasia Mikova, her co-director, clarified this point during a recent press event. Béart, who portrayed Claire Phelps in “Mission: Impossible” (1996), also credited her grandmother with playing a pivotal role in rescuing her from the abuse.

In a video message screened at the event, Béart explained her motivation for breaking her silence: “I didn’t want to speak; I wanted to make space for others to speak. Faced with them, their honesty, their bravery, I thought that I should speak too.”

In an interview with Elle magazine, Béart eloquently described the profound impact of silence imposed by abusers: “This silence, which is first imposed by the person that rapes you, this silence makes a terrible noise within you and takes all kinds of forms.”

Emmanuelle Béart brise le tabou de l’inceste : « Je l’ai dit à 14 ans, j’ai craqué, j’en pouvais plus » https://t.co/8wjoDQB1xE pic.twitter.com/dQLmqcRAKI

— ELLE (@ELLEfrance) September 5, 2023

France’s Secretary of State for Children, Charlotte Caubel, praised Béart’s courage in a social media post, emphasizing the urgent need to raise awareness about child sexual abuse, a pervasive issue affecting countless children.

The disclosure by Emmanuelle Béart comes at a time when France has been grappling with the disturbing issue of incest and child sexual abuse, ignited by a prominent family’s accusation. The scandal unfolded when lawyer Camille Kouchner published her book, “La Familia grande,” in January 2021, wherein she accused her step-father, renowned French intellectual Olivier Duhamel, of abusing her twin brother, starting when he was just 14.

Olivier Duhamel, a former member of the European Parliament and a highly respected political pundit, faced public backlash, resigned from various positions, and became the subject of a criminal investigation for “rape and sexual assault by a person having authority over a 15-year-old minor.”

In response to the Duhamel scandal, the #MetooInceste movement emerged, with numerous survivors sharing their stories of childhood abuse on social media. The profound impact of these revelations prompted French lawmakers to pass legislation in April 2021 that defined sex with a child under 15 as rape, carrying a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison.

This legal change marked a significant shift, as prosecutors were previously required to establish non-consensuality to secure a rape conviction.

Emmanuelle Béart’s decision to share her painful experience in “Un silence si bruyant” further underscores the urgency of addressing child sexual abuse and providing support to survivors. Her bravery in breaking the silence contributes to the ongoing national conversation about this deeply troubling issue in France.

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