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Audrey Tautou prepared for her role as Coco by relying on Ed Machado's biography, 'Call me Gloria,' which the movie is adapted from. She also read other books, watched videos, and studied photos to understand Coco before her success.
Tautou describes Boy Capel as a man of great importance to Chanel, noting he helped her enter the aristocratic world. She implies Coco, being a courtesan, had to compromise to stay in his castle, and he was the first to believe in her.
The costumes were crucial in the movie, reflecting Chanel's initial inspirations and how her style emerged. Tautou emphasizes that the costumes also showcased the singularity of Chanel's personality.
The director surprised Tautou by asking her to portray a more vulnerable side of Coco. Tautou initially had a cliche of Chanel as tough, but realizing the importance of showing her doubts and weaknesses made the character more human and real.
Tautou realized how much current fashion is inspired by Chanel's work. Chanel freed women from corsetry and restrictive clothes, and her timeless style continues to have a massive impact, with her designs remaining very modern.