: 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 views marriage as an institution that can stifle personal growth and creative spirit. : The actress often speaks about the beauty
: She raised three daughters from different partners, proving that family doesn't require a traditional marital structure. : She has stated she preferred the risk
: While never a wife, she had significant, long-term relationships, most notably with director François Truffaut. Direct Quotes and Philosophy
: She has stated she preferred the risk of passion over the security of a ceremony.
: She believes in living truthfully rather than following social norms or "signing a contract" for love.
: Ardant has expressed that she never wanted to "belong" to someone or have someone "belong" to her. Direct Quotes and Philosophy