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Vanessa Paradis is a French singer, actress and model

InformationDetail
BirthdayDecember 22, 1972
NationalityFrench
FamousFashion, Models, Actresses, Lyricists & Songwriters, Singers, Singers
SpousesJohnny Depp
SiblingsAlysson Paradis
Known asVanessa Chantal Paradis
ChildrensJohn, Lily-Rose Melody Depp
Birth PlaceSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
Height160
GenderFemale
FatherAndre
MotherCorrine Paradis
Net Worth$150 million as of May 30,2017
Sun SignSagittarius
Born inSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
Famous asSinger & Actress

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Who is Vanessa Paradis?

Vanessa Chantal Paradis is a French singer, actress and model. She began her entertainment career very young in her life. She started off as a professional singer at the age of 8 by singing for the first time on a famous French TV program. She later released her hit single ‘Joe le taxi’ at the age of 14, which resulted in the release of her first album ‘M&J’, which became a rave in France and also gained some popularity in the UK. With the instant success that she achieved through her singing, doors to her successful modeling as well as acting career also opened. She has been the face of Chanel for many years now––her first advert for the brand’s fragrance Coco paved the way for a number of modeling projects. She is now the spokesmodel for Chanel as well as Miu Miu. She has also starred in numerous French movies like, ‘Une chance sur deux’, ‘Café de Flore’, etc. and won accolades for her acting, including the Genie Award and Cesar Award.

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Childhood & Early Life

Vanessa Paradis was born on December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France, to André and Corinne Paradis. Both her parents were interior designers.

Paradis developed love for singing very early on and her singing career started at 8, when her uncle who was a record producer, got her on the famous French TV show L’Ecole Des Fans (The School of Fans).

Career

At the age of 13, Paradis recorded her first single, ‘La Magie des surprises-parties’ in 1983. This got her an opportunity to perform at the Italian festival in the following years.

In 1987, she came out with ‘Joe le taxi’, which became an international hit. It was No. 1 in France for 11 weeks and in the following year, her debut album ‘M&J’ (Marilyn & John) was released.

As a result of her progressing singing career, Paradis left school and concentrated on her career. She released ‘Variations sur le meme t’aime’ in 1990. In the same year, she acted in, ‘Noce Blanche’ and won a César Award.

In 1991, she became the face for Chanel’s fragrance Coco. She famously wore a black feathered costume for the advert, which was shot by Jean-Paul Goude.

She moved to America in 1992 to work on her next album, which was to be released in English, with Lenny Kravitz. The album was titled ‘Vanessa Paradis’; it topped the French charts and also made it on the UK listings.

Paradis spent her following years by performing in her international tour, ‘Natural High Tour’ in France, England and Canada and released her first live album titled ‘Live’. She also starred in the French movie, ‘Elisa (1994)’.

In the late 1990s, Paradis explored her acting career by working in movies like: ‘Un amour de sorciere (1997)’ with Jeanne Moreau, ‘Une chance sur deux (1998)’ with Jean-Paul Belmondo, and ‘La fille sur le Pont (1999).

After modeling for Chanel for a bit during the early 2000s, Paradis released her new album ‘Divinidylle’ in 2007, which was released in the UK. She won two 'Les Victoires de la Musique' awards for this album.

In 2010, Paradis released an acoustic album, ‘Une nuit à Versailles’, which she recorded at L'Opéra of the Palace of Versailles during her Vanessa Paradis Concert Acoustique Tour. She also became the face of Chanel’s new lipstick, Rouge Coco.

She starred in the film ‘Café de Flore’ in 2011. The movie was directed by the Canadian film director, Jean-Marc Vallee. She won a Genie Award for her role of a single mother with a Down’s syndrome child.

Paradis released ‘Love Songs’, a double LP produced by French singer and producer Benjamin Biolay, in 2013. People who had contributed to the writing of the album are: Biolay, Mickaël Furnon, Johnny Depp, Paradis herself and her daughter Lily-Rose.

Major Works

Paradis’ career both as a singer and actor has been very successful. She has released six original albums, ‘Love Songs’ being the latest one and has acted in eighteen movies from 1989-2012 and won awards for some of her memorable performances.

Awards & Achievements

Paradis has won many 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 was honored with Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Personal Life & Legacy

Paradis dated the French singer Florent Pagny from 1988-1991 and later dated celebrities like, Lenny Kravitz and French-Slovenian actor Stanislas Merhar.

She was in a relationship with American actor Johnny Depp from 1998-2012. They have a daughter and a son together - Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher ‘Jack’ Depp.

Vanessa is currently in a relationship with French singer Benjamin Biolay.

Trivia

She and Johnny Depp used to reside in the Hollywood Hills and on a farm in Southern France. Tthey also owned apartments in Paris, Manhattan and in the Bahamas.

She had her look-alike puppet in the French show Les guignols de l'info in 1988.

She was announced the new spokeswoman for the fashion line, ‘Miu Miu’ in 2008.

She was honored alongside Karl Lagerfeld at the Cannes Film Festival Madame Figaro party at the Canal Plus Patio.

She is French actress Alysson Paradis’ sister.

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Vanessa Paradis's awards

YearNameAward

Other

2008Victoire de la Musique for Best Pop Album
2008Victoire de la Musique for Best Female Artist
2009Victoire de la Musique for Best Music DVD
2012Prix Génie for Best Actress
2012Prix Génie for Best Actress
2012Prix Génie for Swann d'honneur
01990 - César Award for Most Promising Actress
0 1990 - Prix Romy Schneider for Best Female Artist
0 1991 - Victoire de la Musique for Best Music Video

Vanessa Paradis biography timelines

  • // 22nd Dec 1972
    Vanessa Paradis was born on December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France, to André and Corinne Paradis. Both her parents were interior designers.
  • // 1983
    At the age of 13, Paradis recorded her first single, ‘La Magie des surprises-parties’ in 1983. This got her an opportunity to perform at the Italian festival in the following years.
  • // 1987
    In 1987, she came out with ‘Joe le taxi’, which became an international hit. It was No. 1 in France for 11 weeks and in the following year, her debut album ‘M&J’ (Marilyn & John) was released.
  • // 1988 To 1991
    Paradis dated the French singer Florent Pagny from 1988-1991 and later dated celebrities like, Lenny Kravitz and French-Slovenian actor Stanislas Merhar.
  • // 1988
    She had her look-alike puppet in the French show Les guignols de l'info in 1988.
  • // 1989 To 2012
    Paradis’ career both as a singer and actor has been very successful. She has released six original albums, ‘Love Songs’ being the latest one and has acted in eighteen movies from 1989-2012 and won awards for some of her memorable performances.
  • // 1990
    As a result of her progressing singing career, Paradis left school and concentrated on her career. She released ‘Variations sur le meme t’aime’ in 1990. In the same year, she acted in, ‘Noce Blanche’ and won a César Award.
  • // 1991
    In 1991, she became the face for Chanel’s fragrance Coco. She famously wore a black feathered costume for the advert, which was shot by Jean-Paul Goude.
  • // 1992
    She moved to America in 1992 to work on her next album, which was to be released in English, with Lenny Kravitz. The album was titled ‘Vanessa Paradis’; it topped the French charts and also made it on the UK listings.
  • // 1994
    Paradis spent her following years by performing in her international tour, ‘Natural High Tour’ in France, England and Canada and released her first live album titled ‘Live’. She also starred in the French movie, ‘Elisa (1994)’.
  • // 1998 To 2012
    She was in a relationship with American actor Johnny Depp from 1998-2012. They have a daughter and a son together - Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher ‘Jack’ Depp.
  • // 2007
    After modeling for Chanel for a bit during the early 2000s, Paradis released her new album ‘Divinidylle’ in 2007, which was released in the UK. She won two 'Les Victoires de la Musique' awards for this album.
  • // 2008
    She was announced the new spokeswoman for the fashion line, ‘Miu Miu’ in 2008.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, Paradis released an acoustic album, ‘Une nuit à Versailles’, which she recorded at L'Opéra of the Palace of Versailles during her Vanessa Paradis Concert Acoustique Tour. She also became the face of Chanel’s new lipstick, Rouge Coco.
  • // 2011
    She starred in the film ‘Café de Flore’ in 2011. The movie was directed by the Canadian film director, Jean-Marc Vallee. She won a Genie Award for her role of a single mother with a Down’s syndrome child.
  • // 2013
    Paradis released ‘Love Songs’, a double LP produced by French singer and producer Benjamin Biolay, in 2013. People who had contributed to the writing of the album are: Biolay, Mickaël Furnon, Johnny Depp, Paradis herself and her daughter Lily-Rose.

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Vanessa Paradis's FAQ

  • What is Vanessa Paradis birthday?

    Vanessa Paradis was born at 1972-12-22

  • Where is Vanessa Paradis's birth place?

    Vanessa Paradis was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

  • What is Vanessa Paradis nationalities?

    Vanessa Paradis's nationalities is French

  • Who is Vanessa Paradis spouses?

    Vanessa Paradis's spouses is Johnny Depp

  • Who is Vanessa Paradis siblings?

    Vanessa Paradis's siblings is Alysson Paradis

  • Who is Vanessa Paradis childrens?

    Vanessa Paradis's childrens is John, Lily-Rose Melody Depp

  • How tall is Vanessa Paradis?

    Vanessa Paradis's height is 160

  • Who is Vanessa Paradis's father?

    Vanessa Paradis's father is Andre

  • Who is Vanessa Paradis's mother?

    Vanessa Paradis's mother is Corrine Paradis

  • What is Vanessa Paradis's sun sign?

    Vanessa Paradis is Sagittarius

  • How famous is Vanessa Paradis?

    Vanessa Paradis is famouse as Singer & Actress