Thylane Blondeau marries actor and DJ Ben Attal in Paris ceremony
Model Thylane Blondeau married actor and DJ Ben Attal in a civil ceremony at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement in Paris. The wedding follows the couple's engagement in March 2026.
Thylane Blondeau, the French model who gained worldwide recognition as a child, married actor and DJ Ben Attal on Monday, 29 June 2026. The civil ceremony took place at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement in Paris, marking a new chapter for the model three months after the couple announced their engagement.
The bride, 25, arrived at the city hall venue in a vintage Porsche 356 Speedster alongside her husband, 29. For the occasion, she wore a custom white gown by Eva Bouskila Bridal featuring a capelet and carried a bouquet of cream-colored calla lilies. Her hair was styled in a chignon adorned with white flowers. Attal, a French actor and DJ who is the son of actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg, wore a navy suit for the nuptials.
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The couple, who have been together since 2020, shared their engagement in March 2026 following a proposal during a vacation to Greece. The event at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel featured a trail of rose petals leading to a coastal dining setting. Reflecting on the engagement at the time, Blondeau wrote on social media, I said yes to my best friend. Here's to forever.
The wedding drew attention to Blondeau's long history in the public eye. She began modeling at 4 years old, walking for Jean Paul Gaultier. In 2006, at age 6, she was famously labeled the Most Beautiful Girl in the World
by Vogue Enfants. Her career reached a point of intense scrutiny in 2010 when, at age 10, she appeared in a Vogue Paris editorial titled Quel Maquillage à Quel Âge?
. The photographs, which featured the pre-teen in adult styling, heels, and makeup, sparked global controversy regarding the sexualization of minors.
Blondeau’s mother, television presenter and fashion designer Véronika Loubry, managed much of the media attention during her daughter’s childhood. Loubry, who attended the wedding, previously described the engagement as a little ray of sunshine
for the family, referencing the December 2025 death of her partner and Blondeau’s stepfather, producer Gérard Kadoche. Blondeau’s father is the retired professional footballer Patrick Blondeau.
Throughout her adult career, Blondeau has consistently attempted to move past the child-model moniker. In a 2018 interview with The Telegraph, she stated, Even today, people are like, 'You are the most beautiful girl.' And I'm like, 'No, I'm still not, I'm just a human being, a teenager.'
She has since focused on diverse professional pursuits, while continuing to model for major luxury houses.
Chronology of Key Milestones
- 2005: Runway debut for Jean Paul Gaultier at age 4.
- 2006: Named the
Most Beautiful Girl in the World
by Vogue Enfants. - 2010: Featured in controversial Vogue Paris editorial.
- 2018: Ranked first on the TC Candler list of most beautiful faces; expressed desire to be recognized beyond her childhood title.
- 2020: Began a relationship with Ben Attal.
- 8 March 2026: Announced engagement via social media following a proposal in Greece.
- 29 June 2026: Married Ben Attal in a civil ceremony in Paris.
Following the wedding, Blondeau continues to manage her business ventures and modeling career. Her transition from a viral child star to an independent business figure has been a subject of interest within the industry, with observers noting her success in navigating a career that began under intense public scrutiny.
