Model Thylane Blondeau married French actor and DJ Ben Attal in a ceremony in Paris on Monday, three months after their engagement. Blondeau, who was famously dubbed 'the most beautiful girl in the world' as a child, has had a prominent career in modeling since her early years.
Born in April 2001 in Aix-en-Provence, France, Blondeau is the daughter of former professional soccer player Patrick Blondeau and actress-turned-television presenter and fashion designer Véronika Loubry. Her mother's connections in the entertainment and fashion industries are credited with helping to launch her modeling career.
Blondeau's career began at age four when she walked in Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2006 Paris Fashion Week show. At six years old, she gained international recognition for a photoshoot for Vogue Enfants, which led to her being named 'the most beautiful girl in the world.' This title has remained a significant aspect of her public image throughout her career.
As a child, Blondeau worked with numerous high-profile brands, including Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss. Her appearance in Vogue Paris in 2011, at age 10, sparked controversy due to her suggestive poses and mature styling, leading to debates about the sexualization of children in media.
By 2015, she was walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and signed with IMG Models. She became an ambassador for L'Oreal Paris in 2017 and participated in a Dolce & Gabbana campaign alongside stars like Zendaya. In 2018, she launched her own brand, Heaven May.
Blondeau has spoken about her philosophy on modeling, emphasizing the importance of personality and inner beauty, and stating her refusal to conform to strict industry beauty standards. "I don't want to be skinny. Even if people are like, 'she's not that skinny, she can't do this show,' I'm just like, 'OK fine, I'm not going to do that show,'" she said in 2018.
Her latest venture includes a beauty and haircare brand named Enalyht. On her Instagram, which has millions of followers, Blondeau shares aspects of her modeling career, personal life, and travel.
The wedding ceremony took place just three months after Attal proposed during a stay at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Greece. Blondeau shared the news of her engagement on social media, captioning photos with "I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever."