Born in France. Daughter of legendary music producer Giorgio Gomelsky. Graduate of Sorbonne(1994) and AFI(1997). Wrote novels "Sentimental Agony"(2003) and "Mon petite coin"(2014). Is an accomplished actress and playwright as well. Donatella is also renowned culinary theoretician. Currently resides in Los Angeles with husband filmmaker Hamlet Sarkissian and their three children.