: The actress often speaks about the beauty of solitude and the strength found in being "the captain of her own ship." Love and Relationships
: Ardant views marriage as an institution that can stifle personal growth and creative spirit. : The actress often speaks about the beauty
: Ardant has expressed that she never wanted to "belong" to someone or have someone "belong" to her. Direct Quotes and Philosophy she had significant
: At 73 (as of 2022), she continues to defend her choice as one of her most defining personal victories. most notably with director François Truffaut.
: While never a wife, she had significant, long-term relationships, most notably with director François Truffaut.