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Published 13:39 29 Jun 2026 GMT
A woman who was once described as the most beautiful girl in the world has married her long-term partner.
Thylane Blondeau is a French model with over 6.7 million followers on Instagram, having worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.
Having been in the spotlight for two decades, Blondeau has worked with the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Hugo Boss, among others.
After being handpicked by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, she made her first catwalk appearance aged four before featuring on the cover photo for Vogue Enfants in 2006, as her striking facial features stood out, even as a toddler.
Readers praised the decision, as Blondeau would go on to have a glittering career in the modelling industry.
Now, the 25-year-old has married her partner Ben Attal in Paris, three months after their engagement.
The model made it official with Ben Attal, a 29-year-old DJ, in the French capital today (June 29).
Blondeau stunned in a white gown with elegant cape-style detailing, when she arrived at the ceremony with her soon-to-be husband.
She also had her brunette hair in a neat chignon and some light makeup, while carrying a bouquet of white calla lilies, with her hand clasped by her partner.
The couple showed up to the venue in a Porsche 356 Speedster, taking the rare approach of arriving to their wedding ceremony together.
Ben, a Paris native, donned a navy suit, coupled with a white shirt and his long curly hair slicked back.
Blondeau confirmed their engagement after the pair went on a trip to Greece, back in March 2026.
Taking to social media, she told her followers: "I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever," while showing off her shiny new engagement ring in a snap.
While it took just three months for the couple to wed, they have reportedly been together for six years, having started dating in 2020, less than a year after ending her previous relationship with another French DJ, Milane Meritte.
Blondeau, the daughter of former Premier League and Ligue 1 soccer star Patrick Blondeau, announced her engagement with a number of images of the coastal setting where Ben proposed and some selfies of the happy couple.
The enormous diamond on her engagement ring was also on show, coupled with a solid gold band.
The DJ had planned the event meticulously, even scattering a trail of red rose petals to an outdoor table, with a breathtaking backdrop.
Prior to the proposal, the model posted a photo of the Greek flag, explaining that she was heading home as the trip was coming to an end.
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Published 13:35 09 Mar 2026 GMT
The woman once dubbed the "most beautiful girl in the world" has shared that she’s now engaged.
French model Thylane Blondeau, now 24, announced on Instagram that she had said yes to her partner, French actor Benjamin Attal.
Blondeau shared a series of photos from the romantic proposal, including a close-up of the large ring now on her finger.
"I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever," she captioned the set of images.
Friends and family quickly flooded the comments with messages of congratulations - including Blondeau’s mother, television presenter Veronika Loubry.
"Life has thrown me through some storms lately, but today, seeing you get engaged to the most wonderful son-in-law, I feel like a little ray of sunshine is finally breaking through the clouds," Loubry said.
"Congratulations to you both, my loves! Can’t wait to start planning the wedding. Your mum who loves you so much. Gégé must be so proud of you!" she added.
Karine Le Marchand also shared her excitement, writing: "Congratulations to both of you! I found Ben in difficult circumstances, and he proved to be exemplary, strong, worthy and loving."
"Congratulations Thylane for finding this gem that you greatly deserve ❤️❤️❤️ Aunt Kaka is happy for you both," she penned.
Blondeau’s rise to fame began at an incredibly young age. She first entered the spotlight at just three years old when she walked her first fashion runway for Jean Paul Gaultier.
Only a few years later, at the age of six, she gained worldwide attention after appearing on the cover of Vogue Enfants, a children’s fashion edition of the iconic magazine.
Her striking blue eyes and blonde hair quickly earned her the nickname "the most beautiful girl in the world," and she was later recognized on TC Candler’s annual 100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year list.
Despite the huge attention, Blondeau once admitted she found the title surreal. "People are like, 'You know, you’re the most beautiful girl in the world', and you’re like, 'I’m not, I’m just playing with my iPad'," she said in a 2018 interview with The Telegraph.
"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 added.
As she grew older, Blondeau continued to build an impressive career in the fashion industry.
At 16, she signed with IMG Models, joining the same agency as stars such as Alexa Chung, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber.
She has since walked the runway for major brands including Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oréal Paris, and Versace.
Beyond modeling, the model has also launched her own fashion brand, Heaven May, and made her film debut in Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues.
Despite her success, the most beautiful girl in the world has also faced years of online speculation about her appearance.
Last year, Blondeau took to her social media to share a screenshot of a follower asking what she had "done with her lips".
"I know that in this generation people tend to do things very early, but I’ve never touched anything," she wrote in a now-expired Instagram Stories post, per New York Post. "You can look at photos of me when I was younger, nothing has changed."
"People love to compare and make things up, but just because I wear makeup or use a lip liner doesn’t mean I’ve had my lips or face done. At some point, we need to stop with that," she added.
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Published 21:29 14 Dec 2022 GMT
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.
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Published 15:45 11 Mar 2026 GMT
A woman who was once named the "most beautiful girl in the world" hit back at being given the title at such a young age.
Thylane Blondeau rose to fame at just six years old when she was named the "most beautiful girl in the world" by Vogue Enfants.
She was seen walking the runway for huge designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, and L'Oréal alongside the adult models.
The French model is the daughter of footballer Patrick Blondeau and actress and TV presenter Véronika Loubry, and has carved out a successful career as a model and actress herself.
However, Thylane went on to hit back at being given such a label when she was a child, telling The Telegraph in 2018: "People are like, ‘you know, you’re the most beautiful girl in the world,’ and you’re like, ‘I’m not, I’m just playing with my iPad.'"
The then-18-year-old added: "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 added that by 2018 the importance in the modeling industry had shifted to "personality first" and more focus on "beauty inside and outside".
Thylane added that while she would continue modeling, she added: "I just want to be happy and do what I like."
Now 24, Thylane recently celebrated her engagement to French DJ Ben Attal, with her fiancé proposing during a holiday at the luxurious Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Greece.
Thylane announced the happy news on her Instagram feed on March 8, writing: "I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever."
Friends and family quickly flooded the comments with messages of congratulations - including Thylane's mom, Veronika Loubry.
"Life has thrown me through some storms lately, but today, seeing you get engaged to the most wonderful son-in-law, I feel like a little ray of sunshine is finally breaking through the clouds," Veronika said.
"Congratulations to you both, my loves! Can’t wait to start planning the wedding. Your mum who loves you so much. Gégé must be so proud of you!"
Earlier in her career, Thylane spent a stint living in West London before moving back to France.
As well as continuing her runway career, Thylane is also the founder and creative director of haircare brand ENALYHT.
Despite her success, the most beautiful girl in the world has also faced years of online speculation about her appearance.
Last year, Thylane took to her social media to share a screenshot of a follower asking what she had "done with her lips".
"I know that in this generation people tend to do things very early, but I’ve never touched anything," she wrote in a now-expired Instagram Stories post, per the New York Post. "You can look at photos of me when I was younger, nothing has changed.
"People love to compare and make things up, but just because I wear makeup or use a lip liner doesn’t mean I’ve had my lips or face done. At some point, we need to stop with that," she added.
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Published 17:30 20 Nov 2024 GMT
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Published 15:48 15 Oct 2025 GMT
Thylane Blondeau’s face became famous around the world at a young age. She was given the title of the "most beautiful girl in the world" when she was just five years old, and from there, her career in the fashion industry took off.
Today, at 24, Thylane continues to make waves in both modeling and business.
Despite the intense public attention over the years, she remains grounded and has built a strong career beyond her childhood fame.
Thylane’s modeling career began when she was only four years old. She was handpicked by renowned designer Jean Paul Gaultier to walk the runway. Her remarkable looks earned her opportunities to work with major brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Hugo Boss.
By the time she was six, she had already graced the pages of Vogue Enfants, a kids’ version of the famous fashion magazine. These early accomplishments helped shape her reputation in the fashion world.
While Thylane has always been praised for her beauty, she has made it clear that she doesn’t fully identify with the title she received. In a 2018 interview with The Telegraph, she shared her thoughts on being called "the most beautiful girl in the world."
“People are like, ‘You know, you’re the most beautiful girl in the world,’ and you’re like, ‘I’m not, I’m just playing with my iPad,’” she said. Even today, she downplays the label, asserting that she is simply a person and not defined by her appearance.
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Over the years, rumors about cosmetic work have surfaced, with many questioning if Thylane had altered her appearance. She has repeatedly denied such claims, insisting that her looks have remained the same over the years.
"I know that in this generation people tend to do things very early, but I’ve never touched anything," she explained on Instagram. "You can look at photos of me when I was younger, nothing has changed." Thylane encourages people to stop making assumptions based on makeup or lip liner.
Today, Thylane remains a major presence in the fashion industry and social media, with 6.8 million Instagram followers. She has also launched her own haircare brand, ENALYHT, marking a new chapter in her entrepreneurial journey.
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