: Adjani has linked his tragic end to their shared upbringing under a strict and sometimes oppressive father, suggesting that Éric bore the brunt of family expectations in a way that left him emotionally fragile. Review of Her Recent Work (2022)

: Critics praised her ability to channel her personal grief into her acting, noting a "haunting" and "fragile" quality in her recent performances.

: Éric Adjani, who was a photographer and occasional actor, died at the age of 53 from a heart attack. However, Isabelle has hinted at a more prolonged struggle, describing him as a sensitive soul who was "destroyed" by the pressures of life and the shadow of her immense fame.

During this period, Adjani was also promoting her role in the film (2022), directed by François Ozon. Reviews of her performance and her public presence at the time often noted:

Adjani’s reflections often center on the deep emotional toll of his loss and the complex family dynamics that surrounded it:

: Despite her rare "secrets," reviewers often comment on how Adjani maintains an air of mystery, choosing to reveal her private pain only in carefully curated, poetic moments.