: Ardant views marriage as an institution that can stifle personal growth and creative spirit.
: At 73 (as of 2022), she continues to defend her choice as one of her most defining personal victories. : Ardant views marriage as an institution that
: Ardant has expressed that she never wanted to "belong" to someone or have someone "belong" to her. Direct Quotes and Philosophy she had significant
: While never a wife, she had significant, long-term relationships, most notably with director François Truffaut. most notably with director François Truffaut.