: She has stated she preferred the risk of passion over the security of a ceremony.
: Ardant views marriage as an institution that can stifle personal growth and creative spirit.
Fanny Ardant has famously never married, choosing instead to prioritize her independence and a deep, unconventional view of love. The Choice of Independence
: While never a wife, she had significant, long-term relationships, most notably with director François Truffaut.
: 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 has expressed that she never wanted to "belong" to someone or have someone "belong" to her. Direct Quotes and Philosophy
: At 73 (as of 2022), she continues to defend her choice as one of her most defining personal victories.