Marie Antoinette

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Marianne Faithfull plays Maria Theresa, mother of Marie Antoinette in the 2006 Marie Antoinette Movie also starring Kirsten Dunst and directed by Sofia Coppola. Marianne Faithfull put on a terrific performance as the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. Maria Theresa married her youngest daughter Antonia (Marie Antoinette) off to strengthen the relationship between Austria and France. Marie Antoinette was 14 and was to marry the future King of France, Louis XVI. Below are pictures of Marianne Faithfull as Marie Theresa.

Marianne Faithfull as Austrian Empress Maria Theresa instructing Marie Antoinette of her duty to marry France.

Marianne Faithfull as Empress Maria Theresa in the film Marie Antoinette dictating a letter to her daughter, Marie Antoinette, played by Kirsten Dunst, about her concern of Marie Antoinette's present situation. An unconsummated marriage could be nullified and considered void.