Romy Croquet Mars, born on November 28, 2006, in Paris, France, is an emerging talent in the entertainment world, known for her work as an actress and singer.
As a member of the renowned Coppola family, Romy is the eldest daughter of filmmaker Sofia Coppola and musician Thomas Mars.
Raised largely out of the public eye in New York City, she has begun to carve her own path in the creative arts, blending her family’s cinematic and musical legacy with her unique voice.
Parents
Romy is the daughter of two celebrated figures in their respective fields, Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars.
Sofia Coppola, born on May 14, 1971, is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer.
The daughter of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia has made her own mark in Hollywood with a distinctive, introspective style.
Her directorial debut, The Virgin Suicides (1999), introduced her to Thomas Mars, who contributed to the film’s soundtrack as the lead singer of the French band Phoenix.
Sofia went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation (2003), becoming the third woman ever nominated for Best Director at the Oscars
Thomas Mars, born Thomas Pablo Croquet on November 21, 1976, in Versailles, France, is the frontman of Phoenix, an indie pop band formed in the late 1990s.
Known for his smooth vocals and the band’s stylish sound, Thomas has been a key figure in the alternative music scene.
Phoenix gained international acclaim with their 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, which won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2010.
Thomas and Sofia’s professional collaboration began with The Virgin Suicides and has continued across her filmography, with Phoenix often providing music for her projects.
Career
Mars’ journey into the public eye began modestly but has quickly gained momentum.
At age 13, she made her modeling debut in 2020 for Marc Jacobs’ Heaven by Marc Jacobs campaign, posing in casual streetwear photographed by Harley Weir.
This early foray into fashion hinted at her comfort in front of the camera, a trait perhaps inherited from her mother’s world of visuals.
In March 2023, Romy captured the internet’s attention with a now-deleted TikTok video where she humorously recounted being grounded for attempting to charter a helicopter from New York to Maryland using her father’s credit card to dine with a camp friend.
The clip, which also featured her struggling to make vodka sauce pasta (and mistaking garlic for an onion), went viral, earning her both praise for her comedic timing and scrutiny as a so-called “nepo baby.”
Her candid admission that her parents forbade public social media to avoid nepotism labels only fueled the buzz, marking her as a relatable yet privileged teen with a knack for storytelling.
Romy’s creative ambitions crystallized in 2024 when she launched her music career.
On May 22, she released her debut singles, Stuck Up and From a Distance, produced by bedroom pop artist Claud and Mikey Hart.
Stuck Up narrates a summer fling gone awry with a catchy chorus, while From a Distance offers a raw, explicit take on romantic disillusionment.
On the acting front, Romy made her film debut with a small role as a reporter in her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious sci-fi epic Megalopolis (2024), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
She walked the red carpet alongside her family, dressed in Chanel, signaling her growing presence in the industry.
Additionally, she has appeared in minor roles in On the Rocks (2020) and the TV series English Teacher (2024), hinting at a budding acting career.
In an interview with W Magazine, Romy teased her next project—a role in a yet-to-be-revealed comedy series—suggesting her talents extend beyond music.
