Benjamin Attal: Meet the Man Who Put a Ring on Thylane Blondeau
It's the engagement that everyone in France is talking about: former child star model Thylane Blondeau is engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Benjamin Attal. The 24-year-old posted a picture on Instagram showing her boyfriend during the proposal – and now the whole world wants to know one thing: Who exactly is this Benjamin Attal who has captured Blondeau's heart?
From Best Friends to Fiancés
Here's something 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 clear there's no room for doubt here. Word has it the proposal happened during an intimate gathering, surrounded by family and their closest confidants. And that dazzling diamond on her finger? A total showstopper, as everyone's pointed out.
The Women Behind the Scenes: Mum and Aunt Are Beaming
No surprises here, the first to congratulate them was Véronika Loubry. The bride-to-be's mum, herself a familiar face on French TV, commented on the post with a flood of heart emojis. Aunt Karine Le Marchand, the legendary host of "L'amour est dans le pré" (the French equivalent of Farmer Wants a Wife), also made sure to publicly congratulate her niece. The whole family seems absolutely thrilled 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: Flooded with hundreds of comments celebrating the couple and admiring the ring
Who Is Benjamin Attal Really?
Unlike his fiancée, who was strutting down the world's runways since childhood, Benjamin Attal has largely stayed out of the spotlight until now. He's not an actor, not a singer – he's down-to-earth, private, almost low-key. Those who know him describe him as Thylane's rock, the one who's there to catch her when the modelling world gets too overwhelming. And that seems to be 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 columns are full of speculation about the wedding. But one thing's for sure: if anyone can keep their cool, it's this Benjamin Attal, who suddenly went from a relative unknown to one of the most talked-about men in France.
We can't wait to see what the wedding will be like – and whether Mum Loubry and Aunt Karine will once again be the first ones on the dance floor.