Birkin was born in London to David Birkin, a Royal Navy lieutenant-commander and World War II espionage operative, and Judy Campbell, an actress in Noel Coward musicals. Birkin emerged in the Swinging London scene of the 1960s, appearing as one of the models in the 1966 film "Blowup". In 1968, Birkin auditioned in France for the lead female role in "Slogan". Though she did not speak French, she won the role. She co-starred with Serge Gainsbourg and duetted with him on the film's theme song — the first of many collaborations between the two. In 1969, she and Gainsbourg released the duet "Je t'aime... moi non plus" ("I love you... nor do I"). Gainsbourg originally wrote the song for Brigitte Bardot. Serge and Jane had a passionate and creative relationship and were together until 1980. Their daughter is actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. Birkin also appeared on Gainsbourg's 1971 album Histoire de Melody Nelson, portraying the Lolita-like protagonist in song and on the cover. Birkin took a break from acting in 1971-72, but returned as Brigitte Bardot's lover in Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman) in 1973. In 1975, she appeared in Gainsbourg's first film, Je t'aime... moi non plus, which created a stir for frank examination of sexual ambiguity. During the 70´s, 80´s and 90´s, she continued with her actress/singer career.
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"La Piscine" with Alain Delon (1969)
Don Juan ou Si Don Juan était une femme... (1973) with Brigitte Bardot where they play two lovers.
Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg
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