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Appearing on TF1’s Sept à Huit on Sunday, 15 February 2026, André Dussollier opened up to Audrey Crespo-Mara with restraint and warmth. Days before his 80th birthday, the actor discussed a new comedy, family values, and how he thinks about money and passing on a legacy.
New film sparks a real-life debate on money and responsibility
Dussollier stars in the comedy Chers parents, due in French cinemas on 25 February.
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- Director: Emmanuel Patron.
- Co-star: Miou-Miou.
- Plot hook: a couple wins €150 million in the lottery.
The movie follows parents who choose not to hand over their windfall to their children, arguing that autonomy must be preserved. That fictional choice pushed the actor to reflect on what he would actually do.
His personal stance: generosity with limits and intent
Asked whether he would share a sudden fortune, Dussollier made his view clear. He emphasized helping family when needed, but framed it within a broader ethic of giving.
- He supports assistance that fosters independence.
- He says generosity goes beyond blood ties and often extends to friends or strangers in need.
- He prefers to act now, not wait for a mythical jackpot, to support loved ones.
Speaking about his two children, Léo and Giulia, he underlined the balance between support and letting them find their own path. His answer was candid and unsentimental.
Values behind the choice
Dussollier framed giving as a life philosophy. It is not a one-off decision but a pattern of small, considered acts. He rejects the idea of handing over everything to spare descendants the work of building their life.
Approaching 80: the milestones that provoke reflection
Born on 17 February, the actor admits milestone birthdays make him thoughtful. He called the tens of years markers that prompt practical changes.
He spoke frankly about preparing for the next decade. Rather than fear, he described a pragmatic wish to stay healthy and active, so he can enjoy new pleasures that each stage of life brings.
His tone mixed realism and serenity. He noted that while ages can intimidate, they also open fresh horizons.
Behind the public image: modesty and solidarity
The portrait, shaped by a careful conversation with Audrey Crespo-Mara, presented a man who values discretion.
- He remains private about intimate details.
- He insists sharing is often preferable to hoarding.
- His idea of wealth is tied to time, solidarity, and meaningful gestures.
References to past relationships, including his time with Isabelle Adjani, surfaced briefly. But the focus stayed on present priorities: family, work, and the simple acts that count.
