Actress Nadia Farès in Critical Condition After Swimming Pool Accident

French actress Nadia Farès has been hospitalized in serious condition following an accident in a swimming pool in Paris. The actress, a recognized figure in French cinema, is currently receiving emergency medical care after being found unresponsive.

The incident occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at a high-end establishment in the French capital. According to initial reports, Farès was discovered underwater at the bottom of a pool located within a Parisian gym.

Witnesses and emergency services responded quickly to the scene. Following her discovery, an emergency intervention was launched to resuscitate the actress.

Once stabilized, Farès was treated as an emergency case and transported to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. Reports indicate that her life was in danger when she was first taken into care.

Current Medical Status

Medical teams at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital have placed Nadia Farès in an induced coma as part of her medical treatment. Her condition continues to be described as serious.

As of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the precise circumstances surrounding the accident have not been clearly established publicly. No detailed medical statement has been released by the hospital or her representatives at this time.

Clarification on Death Hoax

The news of the swimming pool accident coincided with the rapid spread of misinformation regarding the actress’s status. On April 12, 2026, a Facebook page titled R.I.P. Nadia Farès began circulating a report claiming that the actress had passed away at approximately 11 a.m. ET that day.

The Facebook page, which attracted nearly one million likes, provided a detailed account of her passing. However, as of April 14, 2026, these reports have been confirmed as a complete hoax.

While the actress remains in critical condition following the event on April 11, the claims that she had died were unfounded.

Career and Background

Born on December 20, 1968, Nadia Farès has established a significant presence in French film and television. She began her professional film career in 1992 with the production My Wife’s Girlfriends.

Farès achieved significant professional prominence through her role in the police thriller The Crimson Rivers. She is also known for her work in the production Les Démons de Jésus.

In her personal life, Farès is married to film producer Steve Chasman. Chasman is a prominent figure in the action-thriller genre, known for producing several high-profile movie series and films, including:

• The Fast & The Furious series, including Fast & The Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
• The Transporter series
• Taxi
• The Bank Job

The entertainment industry continues to monitor the status of the actress as she remains under medical supervision in Paris.