Vanessa Paradis at a public event wearing a colorful lace dress, showcasing highlights of her bio and career.

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Vanessa Paradis

Born

December 22, 1972

Died
Birthplace

Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France

Age

53 Years Old

Horoscope

Capricorn

Who Is Vanessa Paradis?

Vanessa Paradis is a French singer, model, and actress known for her distinct voice and timeless appeal. Her career spans music, film, and fashion with consistent success.

Her breakout moment came at 14 with the international success of her single “Joe le taxi” in 1987. The song topped charts and quickly made her a global pop sensation.

Full NameVanessa Chantal Paradis
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 2 inches (160 cm)
Relationship StatusMarried Samuel Benchetrit
Net Worth$100 million
NationalityFrench
EthnicityWhite
EducationLycée Marcelin-Berthelot, Lycée Pablo-Picasso
FatherAndré Paradis
MotherCorinne Paradis
SiblingsAlysson Paradis
KidsLily-Rose Depp, John Christopher Depp III

Early Life and Education

Born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France, Vanessa Paradis grew up in a creative household with her interior designer parents, André and Corinne Paradis. Her uncle, a record producer, fostered her early interest in music and performance.

Paradis attended Collège Pierre-et-Marie-Curie and later Lycée Marcelin-Berthelot and Lycée Pablo-Picasso, though she left high school at 16 to fully pursue her burgeoning music career.

Notable Relationships

A long-term arc of high-profile relationships marks Vanessa Paradis’s personal life. She is currently married to French film director Samuel Benchetrit, with whom she tied the knot in 2018.

Previously, she had a 14-year relationship with American actor Johnny Depp, sharing two children: Lily-Rose Depp and John Christopher Depp III.

Career Highlights

Vanessa Paradis launched her musical career with the international hit single “Joe le taxi” in 1987, which became a number one success in France. She followed this with acclaimed albums like Variations sur le même t’aime and Divinidylle, earning multiple Victoires de la Musique awards.

Beyond music, Paradis built a significant acting portfolio, notably winning a César Award for Most Promising Actress for Noce Blanche and a Genie Award for Best Actress for her role in Café de Flore. She also maintains a long-standing partnership as a spokesmodel for Chanel, beginning in 1991.

Signature Quote

“Love is the strongest and most fragile thing we have in life.”