Being dubbed “the most beautiful girl in the world” at just six years old is a remarkable feat. Thylane Blondeau, now grown, continues to make a significant impact. The French model and actress, daughter of footballer Patrick Blondeau and TV host Veronica Lobbé, remains a captivating figure in the fashion and film industries.
Thylane’s rise to fame seemed inevitable due to her family’s prominence. Her journey into the spotlight began even before she was named ‘the most beautiful girl in the world,’ attracting Jean Paul Gaultier’s attention at just three years old. By four, she had already walked the runway for the renowned designer. Her celebrity status was solidified in 2007 when she topped TC Candler’s prestigious ‘100 Most Beautiful Faces’ list.
At 23, Thylane Blondeau continues to excel in the modeling industry, having joined IMG Models at 16. She has appeared in campaigns for iconic brands like Versace and Prada and serves as a global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. Despite her early fame, there was speculation about her future in modeling. However, Thylane remains active on Instagram, where she has over seven million followers, sharing her life through photos and videos from various shoots and events.
Thylane has openly discussed the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. In an interview with The Telegraph, she reflected on not fully understanding her fame as a child, saying, “When people told me, ‘You’re the most beautiful girl in the world,’ I didn’t see it; I was too busy with my iPad.” She maintains a humble outlook, emphasizing her humanity over her title: “Even now, when people say, ‘You are the most beautiful girl,’ I disagree; I’m just a person, no different than any other teenager.”
Reflecting on the challenges she encountered as a young model, Bella Hadid has opened up about the impact on her mental well-being. In a Vogue magazine video, she revisited her experience at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival wearing the infamous red dress, expressing her discomfort: “Wearing that dress made me feel overly sexualized, and I was apprehensive about the intense scrutiny from cameras and the heavy makeup. Even now, I feel embarrassed about that moment, despite the dress’s beauty. It felt disconnected from my true self, marking the beginning of the ‘Bella’ persona known to the public. That’s when Belinda, my alter ego, was born.”