Since being crowned “the most beautiful girl in the world” at the young age of just six years old, Thylane Blondeau has grown up in the spotlight.
The French model, now 21 years old, has amassed a huge array of modeling gigs since - posing for many well-known names in the fashion and beauty world, including Dolce and Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.
So, where did it all begin?
Born in Saint-Tropez on April 5, 2001, Blondeau was never going to have a normal life. Her parents are former French Premier League footballer Patrick Blondeau and French actress Véronika Loubry, so she already comes from a well-known and famous family.
At only four years old, the model was scouted by Jean Paul Gaultier and made her catwalk debut for his show in Paris.
Then, two years later, the notable image of Blondeau went viral - showcasing her piercing blue eyes and touseled caramel hair - which went on to earn her the title of “the most beautiful girl in the world” on TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year” list.
From then on, the modeling gigs came thick and fast for Blondeau, although some people were very critical of some of her early modeling shoots. In 2011, the young model appeared in a photo shoot for Vogue Enfants, a supplement to Vogue Paris, controversially wearing heavy makeup.
However, her mom, Loubry famously shook off the criticism as per Glamour magazine: “I understand that this could be shocking. I admit I myself was shocked during the photo shoot. But let me be precise: the only thing that shocked me is that the necklace she wore was worth 3 million euros!”
Since then, Blondeau has appeared on many magazine covers. She signed for IMG Models - the same modeling agency as Gigi Hadid - when she was just 16.
But Blondeau is not a stranger to working with big names. In 2017, the model starred alongside Zendaya in Dolce and Gabbana’s spring/summer campaign, representing millennial power.
The model has more recently taken on other endeavors too. She tried her hand at acting in 2015, starring in the sequel to French family favorite, Belle and Sebastian, as per IMDb.
Blondeau also has her own clothing ranges. In 2018, she launched Heaven May, her own range of womenswear. However, when looking at Instagram, it seems that the clothing brand is no longer active.
To date, the model quotes in her bio that she is now the founder of No Smile clothing instead.
Despite whatever is happening with her clothing brands, Blondeau has always wanted her own fashion line. In a statement released per FashionNetwork.com, she said: “I dreamt for a long time about launching my own brand but I was too young and my schooling did not allow me to do so.
“I have created a clothing collection that is my personal style and that I want to wear every day.”
Even though Blondeau has won the “most beautiful girl in the world” accolade twice now, it is clear she is not just a pretty face but has grown up to be highly ambitious and a determined businesswoman and actress - so watch this space.
