In 2016 , Efira starred in the romantic comedy-drama '' In Bed with Victoria '' , about a single mom and criminal lawyer who goes through a midlife crisis . The film was screened in the International Critics ' Week section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival , where it obtained very favourable reviews . Efira 's performance was described by '' The Hollywood Reporter '' as both " vibrant " and " well-tuned " , and earned her a Magritte Award for Best Actress as well as a César Award for Best Actress nomination . That same year , Efira had a small but crucial role opposite Isabelle Huppert in Paul Verhoeven 's psychological thriller '' Elle '' . Her final release of 2016 was '' Up for Love '' , a romantic comedy with Jean Dujardin , in which she played a lawyer who falls in love with a man of diminutive stature . The following year , she made a guest appearance as herself in one episode of the successful French series '' Call My Agent ! ''
2016 Cannes Film Festival
2016 Cannes Film Festival
Virginie Efira