French actress Nadia Farès has been hospitalized in serious condition following an accident in a swimming pool in Paris. According to reports from Le Parisien and Purepeople, Farès was discovered unconscious at the bottom of a pool located within a high-end establishment in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.
Following the discovery, the actress was rushed to the hospital for emergency medical care. Reports from Gala indicate that Farès has been placed in an induced coma as part of her current medical treatment.
Clarification on Misinformation
The news of the accident coincided with the rapid spread of false information 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 Farès remains in serious condition, the claims of her death were unfounded.
Career and Background
Nadia Farès, born on December 20, 1968, is a recognized figure in French cinema. 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
, appearing alongside Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel.