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 longtime boyfriend, Benjamin Attal. The 24-year-old posted a picture on Instagram of her man popping the question – and now the whole world wants to know one thing: Who is this Benjamin Attal who has captured Blondeau's heart?
From Best Friends to Fiancés
What 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: there's no room for doubt here. Word has it the proposal happened in an intimate setting, surrounded by family and their closest friends. The dazzling diamond on her finger? A total showstopper, everyone agrees.
The Women Behind the Scenes: Mom and Aunt Are Beaming
Unsurprisingly, the first to congratulate them was Véronika Loubry. The bride's mother, 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" (France's "Farmer Wants a Wife"), also made sure to publicly congratulate her niece. The whole family seems absolutely thrilled with Benjamin.
A roundup of 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 the ring
Who is Benjamin Attal, Really?
Unlike his fiancée, who was strutting down the world's runways as a child, 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, her anchor, the one who's there to catch her when the chaos of the modeling world gets to be too much. And that seems to be exactly what the young woman values in him: authenticity.
Now, after the engagement, staying out of sight probably won't be so easy anymore. The paparazzi have already got him in their sights, and the gossip columns are full of wedding speculation. But one thing's for sure: if anyone can keep their cool, it's this Benjamin Attal, who seemingly went from a relative unknown to one of France's most talked-about men overnight.
We can't wait to see what the wedding will look like – and if Mom Loubry and Aunt Karine will be the first ones on the dance floor again.