What is Vanessa Paradis’s Net Worth?
Vanessa Paradis, a French singer, model and actress, has a net worth of $100 million. She gained fame at 14 with her hit single “Joe le taxi”.
In 1992, she worked with Lenny Kravitz and recorded an album in English, which topped the French chart.
Paradis had a relationship with Johnny Depp from 1998 to 2012 and they have two children together. Their breakup was announced in June 2012, and Depp planned to give half his fortune to Paradis as a settlement.
Early Life of Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa Paradis was born in Paris, France on December 22, 1972. Her parents, André and Corrinne, were both interior designers. She began singing at the age of eight after appearing on a local talent show for child singers called “L’École des fans.” Her uncle, Didier Pain, who was a record producer, helped her get on the show.
Vanessa Paradis Career Highlights
Vanessa Paradis began her career at the age of 8 and recorded her first single, “La Magie des surprises-parties,” in 1983. Her next single, “Joe le taxi,” became an international hit in 1987, leading her to leave high school to pursue her singing career.
Paradis released her first album, written by Serge Gainsbourg, in 1990, and won the Cesar Award for Most Promising Actress for her role in “Noce Blanche.” She moved to the United States in 1992 to work on her self-titled album with musician Lenny Kravitz.
Paradis continued to work in film and music, releasing the album “Bliss” in 2000 and “Divinidylle” in 2007, which won two Les Victoires de la Musique awards. She also appeared in campaigns for Chanel and Miu Miu.
In 2011, Paradis won a Genie Award for her role in “Café de Flore.” She released her seventh studio album, “Les Sources,” in 2018.
Vanessa Paradis’ Romantic Relationships
At 15, Paradis started dating French singer Florent Pagny, who was 11 years older than her. They ended their relationship in 1991 after about four years of dating.
In 1992, she began dating Lenny Kravitz, who produced her self-titled album the same year. They were together until 1997.
Paradis then dated actor Stanislas Merhar until 1998.
In 1998, she started a long-term relationship with actor Johnny Depp. They had two children together, Lily-Rose and John, before separating in 2012.
Paradis confirmed her relationship with French singer Benjamin Biolay in May 2014, but they broke up a year later.
She began dating Samuel Benchetrit in November 2016, and they got married in June 2018 in Saint-Simeon.
