Vanessa Paradis is a French singer, model, and actress. She started her journey in the entertainment industry from a young age. However, she gained notice at the age of 14, when her song ‘Joe le Taxi’ became a success worldwide. With the success in singing, she walked towards making her career in acting and modeling too. For her hard work and dedication, she has won many awards and accolades. Some of them include Cesar Award, Prix Romy Schneider, 6 Victoire de la Musique Awards, Genie Award, and Jutra Award.
Moreover, the singer had dated Hollywood actor, Johnny Depp from 1998-2012. Though they didn’t marry but had greeted two children: Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher ‘Jack’ Depp, while they were together. If you are aware then Johnny is currently involved in a domestic violence case with his ex-wife Amber Heard. In the context with the case, Paradis appeared for her testimony in his libel case which later was canceled according to DailyMail on 22 July 2020.
Caption: The French singer and actress, Vanessa Paradis.
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Vanessa Paradis: Bio, Family, Early Career
The veteran singer was born on 22 December 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France, as Vanessa Chantal Paradis. She was born as the daughter to interior designers André and Corinne Paradise. She has a sister named Alysson Paradis who is also an actress. Further, there is no information on her academic qualifications.
From the age of 8, she started her singing career when her uncle, a record producer, got her on the famous French TV show L’Ecole Des Fans (The School of Fans). In 1983, Paradis recorded her first single ‘La Magie des surprises-parties’ though it didn’t gather much attention. However, her second single ‘Joe le Taxi’ released in 1987 at the age of 14 which became internationally hit.
The song remain one in France for 11 weeks and reached number three in the UK. Additionally, to pursue her career in music, she left high school at the age of sixteen. Before that, she had released her first album M&J then followed by the album ‘Variations sur le même t’aime’ in 1990.
Vanessa Paradis: Career & Life Achievements
In 1992, she traveled to the United States where she worked with Lenny Kravitz and also dated him for a while. Along with Lenny, she wrote and produced her next album ‘Vanessa Paradis’ that topped the French chart. During the 90s, she had reached her career peak when she also started to work on screen as well as posing for different magazines cover and for brands.
In 1994, she worked in a Jean Becker directed film ‘Élisa’which became a big success in France at that time. Since 1991, she has been a spokesperson to the top brand ‘Chanel’. Paradis played in ‘Un amour de sorcière’ with Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno in 1997. In 2016, she also joined as a member of the main competition jury of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Her other albums include ‘Divinidylle (2007)’, ‘Love Songs (2013)’, and ‘Les Sources (2018)’. Altogether, she has won 11 awards, 16 wins, and two honors to date. Her awards such as Cesar Award, Prix Romy Schneider, 6 Victoire de la Musique Awards, Genie Award, Jutra Award, Cabourg Romantic Film Festival Award, etc. She has received two honors including Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Vanessa Paradis: Personal Life & Husband
Comin over to her personal life, she is currently married to her husband Samuel Benchetrit. The couple started to date in November 2016 and after two years in June 2018, they got married in the small French town of Saint-Simeon. In addition, her husband-then-boyfriend has also cast her in his fifth film, ‘Dog’. Before her marriage to Samuel, she has dated a few actors and artists. Previously, from 1988-1991, she has dated a French singer, Florent Pagny.
Thereafter, she moved to the USA, at that time, she was in a relationship with Lenny Kravitz from 1992 to 1997, who also produced her 1992 self-titled album. From 1997 to 1998, she dated French actor Stanislas Merhar. In 1998, Paradis began her relationship with American actor Johnny Depp with whom she produced two children. They are; a daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, born on 27 May 1999 and a son, John Christopher “Jack” Depp III, born on 9 April 2002. But they never got married instead they broke up in 2012, no reason was stated for their separation. Then, she was with French singer Benjamin Biolay for a year from May 2014-May 2015.
Caption: Vanessa Paradis and her ex-partner Johnny Depp.
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Vanessa Paradis: Net Worth & Social Media Profiles
Talking about her net worth, she has an estimated net worth of around $150 million from her career. Her main source of income is first singing and secondly acting. She has appeared in several dramas and movies. Also, she has made a profitable amount from her modeling career and as a spokesperson too.
She is highly active over different social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. She also has created and runs her own website under her name. On Instagram, she has a handle @vanessa.paradis with 68.7k followers. She goes by the verified Facebook account @vanessaparadisofficel with more than 366k followers. She has an unverified Twitter account with 32.5k followers.
Vanessa Paradis: Body Measurements
The beautiful actress has a slim and healthy body that stands to a height of 5 feet 3 inches or 1.60 meters. Her body weighs around 54 kg and measures 34-25-33 inches. She has hazel brown eyes color with light brown hair color.
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