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Biopic breathes new life into Chanel story

May. 28, 2009
For "Coco Avant Chanel" director Anne Fontaine, there was only one actress who could play Coco Chanel in her biopic about the legendary couturier -- French actress Audrey Tautou.
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Keira Knightley replaces Moss at Chanel

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Chanel claims Web site sells counterfeits

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Coco Chanel to get Met Museum accolade

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Nicole Kidman stars in Chanel No. 5 ad

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Chanel sued for 'inferior' goods

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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch