Meet Benjamin Attal: The Man Who Put a Ring on Thylane Blondeau‘s Finger

It’s the engagement that has all of France talking: Former child-star model Thylane Blondeau is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Benjamin Attal. The 24-year-old shared a snap on Instagram of her man popping the question—and now everyone is dying to know: Who is this Benjamin Attal who has won Blondeau‘s heart?

From Best Friends to Forever

Here’s a detail many didn’t know: Before they became a couple, they were inseparable friends for years. “My best friend became my fiancé,” Thylane wrote under her post, making it crystal clear that there’s no room for doubt here. Word has it the proposal was an intimate affair, surrounded by family and their closest crew. And that dazzling diamond on her finger? Let’s just say it’s an absolute showstopper, as everyone has pointed out.

The Leading Ladies: Mom and Aunt Are Over the Moon

Unsurprisingly, the first to congratulate the pair was Véronika Loubry. The bride-to-be’s mom, who’s a familiar face on French TV herself, flooded the comments section with heart emojis. Aunt Karine Le Marchand, the iconic host of “L‘amour est dans le pré,” also made sure to give her niece a public shoutout. The whole family seems totally smitten with Benjamin.

Here’s a snapshot of the reactions:

• Véronika Loubry: “My heart is bursting with happiness” (loosely translated)
• Karine Le Marchand: “Finally official! Love you guys so much”
• The Fans: Hundreds of comments cheering on the couple and drooling over that ring

So, Who Exactly Is Benjamin Attal?

Unlike his famous fiancée, who was owning the runways as a kid, Benjamin Attal has mostly stayed out of the spotlight. He’s not an actor, not a singer—he’s down-to-earth, private, and almost low-key. People who know him describe him as Thylane’s rock, the guy who’s there to catch her when the chaos of the modelling world gets to be too much. And that seems to be exactly what the young star values most about him: pure, unfiltered authenticity.

Now that the engagement is official, staying under the radar is going to be a whole lot harder. The paparazzi have already got him in their sights, and the gossip columns are buzzing with wedding speculation. But if there’s anyone who can keep his cool, it’s this Benjamin Attal—the guy who went from being a relative unknown to one of the most talked-about men in France overnight.

We can’t wait to see what the wedding looks like—and you just know mom Loubry and aunt Karine will be the first ones on the dance floor.