She Was Named the ‘Most Beautiful Girl in the World.’ Now, She’s Just a Beautiful Paris Bride.
Newlyweds Thylane Blondeau and Ben Attal sharing an intimate moment post-ceremony.
YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Thylane was discovered at age four by Jean Paul Gaultier and made history at age ten as the youngest model to ever pose for Vogue Paris.
- The “most beautiful” label followed her into adulthood when she topped TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list in 2018, twelve years after her initial viral fame.
- Ben Attal comes from a massive French artistic lineage he is the son of singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and the grandson of the iconic Jane Birkin.
Nearly two decades ago, a single photograph of a six-year-old French girl with piercing blue eyes and a tousled mane completely took over the internet.
Vogue Enfants instantly labeled her the “most beautiful girl in the world,” a heavy, almost mythic crown to hand to a child just learning to read.
For years, the world wondered what would happen when that little girl grew up, whether she would break under the weight of an industry known for burning out its youngest stars.
We finally have our answer, and it looks a lot like a quiet Monday afternoon in the heart of Paris.
Thylane Blondeau is now twenty-five, and she just officially stepped into a completely new chapter. Skipping the over-the-top, multi-million-dollar influencer spectacle that many expected, she quietly tied the knot with her long-time partner, French actor and DJ Ben Attal.
The couple, who announced their engagement just three months ago after a romantic getaway to Greece, proved that you don’t need a year of stressful planning to pull off the ultimate French-chic wedding.
The entire day felt less like a high-fashion runway and more like an intimate love letter to Paris itself. The couple arrived at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement town hall in a stunning, platinum Porsche 356 Speedster, a vintage touch that set the tone for the entire celebration.
Thylane completely bypassed the traditional, massive tulle ballgown for something incredibly sleek and modern: a custom, all-white floor-length couture dress designed by Eva Bouskila, complete with an elegant, minimalist capelet draped over her shoulders.
Her hair was swept up into a classic, high chignon, but instead of diamonds or a heavy tiara, she chose to weave fresh, delicate white daisies through her locks.
Holding a simple bouquet of cream-colored calla lilies, she looked entirely at ease, a stark contrast to the heavily styled, intense gaze the public grew accustomed to seeing on magazine covers throughout her childhood.
Ben kept things equally sharp and classic, opting for a tailored navy suit as they held hands outside the venue with the Eiffel Tower framing their backdrop.
Even her bridal party had a touch of pure, unpretentious joy including her adorable puppy, who got ready alongside her at the prestigious Shangri-La hotel, complete with his very own miniature dog tuxedo.
It is a beautiful full-circle moment for a woman who has spent her life being evaluated solely by her face.
Over the years, Thylane has been incredibly candid about the pressure of that childhood title, once admitting to journalists that she found the constant obsession with her looks exhausting.
“I’m still not the most beautiful,” she famously noted as a teenager. “I’m just a human being.”
By choosing an intimate town hall wedding, surrounded by her closest circle and her “best friend,” she seems to be firmly reclaiming her narrative.
She isn’t a viral meme or a living title anymore; she’s simply a young woman deeply in love, celebrating forever in her favorite city.
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