Biography

Vanessa Paradis is a French singer, actress and model. She was born in 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France. She rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single ""Joe le Taxi"" in 1987. She then released her debut album, M&J, in 1988 at the age of 16. The album was certified gold in France and her song ""Dis-lui toi que je t'aime"" was a hit single. Since then, she has released 6 more albums which have all been successful in France. Over the years she has also appeared in several movies including Noce Blanche (1989), Une Chance sur Deux (1998) and Café de Flore (2011).

Career Highlights

In addition to her musical career, Vanessa has also made a name for herself as an actress. She has acted in various films such as Noce Blanche (1989), Un amour de sorcière (1997) and Heartbreaker (2010). She has also starred in television shows such as Elles et Moi (1996) and La Fille sur le Pont (1999). In addition to acting, Vanessa is also a model. She has graced the cover of several magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire.

Collaborations

Vanessa has collaborated with various artists over the years. Some of her most notable collaborations include: ""Just As Long As You Are There"" with Lenny Kravitz (1998), ""Quelques mots d'amour"" with Johnny Depp (1999) and ""Divine idylle"" with Julien Clerc (2005).

Awards & Accolades

Vanessa has won numerous awards throughout her career. They include the Victoires de la Musique award for Best Female Artist (1990), the World Music Award for World’s Best Selling French Artist (1996) and the NRJ Music Award for Best Female Artist of the Year (2003). Vanessa has also sold over 10 million albums worldwide making her one of the most successful French artists of all time.