Benjamin Attal: Meet the Man Who Put a Ring on Thylane Blondeau
It's the engagement that has all of France talking: Former child-star model Thylane Blondeau is engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Benjamin Attal. The 24-year-old posted a picture on Instagram of her man popping the question – and now the whole world is keen to know one thing: Who is this Benjamin Attal, the bloke who has won Blondeau's heart?
From best mates to fiancés
Here's something many didn't know: Before they became an item, they were inseparable friends for years. "My best friend became my fiancé," Thylane wrote under her post, making it crystal clear there's no room for doubt here. Word has it the proposal went down in an intimate setting, surrounded by family and their nearest and dearest. The dazzling diamond on her finger? An absolute stunner, as everyone's noted.
The women behind the scenes: Mum and Aunty are beaming
No surprises here, the first to congratulate the couple was Véronika Loubry. The bride's mum, herself a familiar face on French telly, commented on the post with a flurry of heart emojis. Aunty Karine Le Marchand, the legendary host of "L'amour est dans le pré," also made sure to publicly congratulate her niece. The whole family seems absolutely chuffed with Benjamin.
A quick look at the reactions:
- Véronika Loubry: "My heart is bursting with happiness"
- Karine Le Marchand: "Finally official! Love you guys so much"
- The fans: Hundreds of comments celebrating the couple and admiring that ring
Who is Benjamin Attal, really?
Unlike his fiancée, who was strutting her stuff on the world's runways as a kid, Benjamin Attal has mostly kept out of the spotlight until now. He's no actor, no singer – he's down-to-earth, private, almost low-key. Those who know him describe him as Thylane's rock, the bloke who's there to catch her when the whole model circus gets a bit much. And it seems that's exactly what the young woman values in him: authenticity.
Now, after the engagement, he probably won't be able to fly under the radar so easily. The paparazzi have already got him in their sights, and the gossip pages are packed with speculation about the wedding. But one thing's for sure: If anyone can keep their cool, it's this Benjamin Attal, who's suddenly gone from a relative unknown to the most wanted man in France.
We can't wait to see what the wedding will look like – and whether Mum Loubry and Aunty Karine will be the first ones on the dance floor again.