Became a Knight of France's Legion d'Honneur in 2002.

Has a son with Bryan Southcombe named Barnaby Southcombe, born on September 1972.

The character she played in François Ozon's Swimming Pool (2003), "Sarah Morton", was named after her elder sister, Sarah, who committed suicide at age 23. She told The Guardian, "I thought that after such a very long time of not letting her be with me that I would like to bring her back into my life".

Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.

In the Extras section of the 2-disc-set Miramax release of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night (1964), actor Jeremy Lloyd, who makes an uncredited appearance in the film's dance scene, claims that Rampling, his then-girlfriend, is also present in the dance scene.

Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1997.

Her sister Sarah shot herself in Argentina after giving birth prematurely (1966).

She was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) by the Queen (2000).

After attending Jeanne d'Arc Academie pour Jeunes Filles in Versailles, France and St. Hilda's School in Bushey, England, she worked as a model, but shortly after decided to study acting at The Royal Court in London.

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976.

Has been engaged to Jean-Noel Tassez, a French business consultant since 1998.

Has supported Nicolas Sarkozy`s 2007 presidential campaign.

Daughter of Anne Isabelle Rampling and Godfrey Lionel Rampling.

Her father Godfrey, an athlete, won a gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Head of jury at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival.

Studied at Jeanne d`Arc Académie Pour Jeunes Filles at Versailles, France when her family moved there.

Has a house in Paris and another in Chelsea.

Winner of a Honorary Cesar from the French Academy of Cinema in recognition of her work (2001).

Was included as one of People Magazines 50 Most Beautiful People in May 2001.

The British rock band Kinky Machine wrote a song about her, simply called "Charlotte Rampling." It includes the line "I always wanted to be your trampoline".

Mother of television director Barnaby Southcombe with Bryan Southcombe and of magician David Jarre with Jean-Michel Jarre. Stepmother to Emily Jarre.

Festival tribute at the Créteil International Women`s Film Festival, France. [1995]

She was appointed O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) by the Queen (2000).

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#97). [1995]