Old Fuddy Duddy Actress Hates Selfie Culture

"In Belle du Jour, 1967"

Selfie-hating Deneuve laments says real stars are 'discreet'

Selfies and social media have been the death of film stars, iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve said in an interview published Sunday.

"There are no more stars in France," the 71-year-old bemoaned just days before her latest film "La Tete Haute" (Standing Tall) opens this year's Cannes Film Festival out of competition.

I recall seeing Belle du Jour, the film in which she played a housewife turned midweek hooker (but high class) my first year in college at the Arcata Theater.

It was considered pretty risque at the time (real boobs, NSFW link) and it made an impression on me. I don't remember the plot at all . . .

The doyenne of French cinema was speaking to the Journal du Dimanche newspaper about her glittering film career, which has made her one of her country's best known actresses abroad.

Deneuve gave short shrift to a new generation of celebrities addicted to social media.

I can see where she might not approve of self photography; professional photographers have done pretty well by her. I don't believe you could take a bad picture of her

"A star is someone who must show themselves only a little and remain discreet. With the introduction of the digital age there is an intrusion of everything, everywhere, all the time," she said.

Looking pretty good for a 71 year old smoker.

"We see a tremendous amount of people who are very famous, with millions of followers, and who have done absolutely nothing."

Thinking of some Armenians are you?

Deneuve said she had a very "limited" relationship to technology.

But she does have a Facebook page. Probably needs grandkids to maintain it.

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