Vanessa Paradis

Vanessa Chantal Paradis (French pronunciation: [vanɛsa ʃɑ̃tal paʁadi]) (born 22 December 1972) is a French singer, model and actress.

She became a child star at 14 with the worldwide success of her single "Joe le taxi". Since 1991, Paradis has been a spokesmodel for Chanel. She was in a relationship with American actor Johnny Depp from 1998 to 2012; they have two children- Lily-Rose and Jack. Vanessa's sister, Alysson Paradis, is also an actress.

Biography

Early years

Vanessa Paradis was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France, to interior designers Corinne and André Paradis. She began to develop her singing career at age eight when her uncle, record producer Didier Pain, helped her appear on the local television program L'École des fans, a talent show for child singers.

1983–1991

She recorded her first single, "La Magie des surprises-parties", in 1983 and performed it in an Italian festival in 1985. Although not a hit, it paved the way for the song with which she became internationally famous, "Joe le taxi", in 1987 when she was 14. It was No. 1 in France for 11 weeks and, unusually for a song sung in French, was released in the United Kingdom, where it reached No. 3. It was taken from her first album M&J (it stands for Marilyn & John) which, although it placed 13th in France, drew little attention in the UK and did not enter the chart.

Vanessa Paradis (album)

Vanessa Paradis is the self-titled third album and English debut by popular French singer Vanessa Paradis. It was released in 1992 and contains the singles "Be My Baby" and "Sunday Mondays".

Background and writing

Lenny Kravitz, who was dating Paradis at the time, produced and co-wrote the album. Japanese Editions of this album contain the extra track entitled "Gotta Have It", which is a tribute track to Lenny Kravitz, written by Kravitz himself. This was omitted on the U.S. release of the album.

Critical reception

The album was one of her most successful and most critically acclaimed, proving to be both popular in France and the UK. It spawned several successful singles, including one of her most recognisable songs "Be My Baby". The album is also noted for being the first time Paradis took creative control over her music.

The album is noted for being extremely innovative in its use of instruments, and for its replication of the 1960s soundscape on virtually every song. One of the biggest hits from the CD was "Sunday Mondays". Vanessa's own personal favorite off this record was Track 10, "Just as Long as you are There", which she often performs live in concerts. A One Hour Television Special on the Making of the Album was recorded in 1992 but was never aired.

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Famous quotes by Vanessa Paradis:

"The only thing I want to say is, I know I'm not Einstein, but I'm not the queen of the imbeciles either..."
"It has been extraordinary, wonderful, I've been three feet off the ground since I made that first record."
"It amuses me when I'm described as 'chic.'"
"Nothing is ever for sure, but when something in love doesn't work from the beginning, it's never going to work. Don't push it."
"How many times do I have to repeat this: my childhood was fantastic."
"The red carpet is not something I really know how to work. It intimidates me. I feel very tiny."
"In the winter I separate, in the summer I marry. It's been 15 years since I've been getting married every year."
"I love the romance of 'let's get married,' but then, when you have it so perfect... I mean, I'm more married than anybody can be - we have two kids. Maybe one day, but it's something I can really do without."
"People don't get through to the essence of you right away - it's always the famous 'girl' or the famous 'girlfriend'. I'd rather be known for myself."
"You know, when I eat three peas, I'm pregnant. When I visit a city, I'm buying a house."
"When I started to record, I could sing in pitch, but that was maybe about it."
"My children are grown now, they are more independent."
"I am a complete sentimentalist when it comes to clothes. I have so many memories attached to them that I can't throw anything out."
"The idea of a soulmate is beautiful and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality, I find it scary."
"The movies and the parts I'm being offered are becoming better and better."
"I was for sure not prepared for fame when it happened."
"I liked to play dress-up."
"Not everyone is lucky enough to be given space and trust."

Vanessa Paradis

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Johnny Depp’s look-alike son Jack, 22, spotted out in Paris in rare sightings over the holidays

New York Post 03 Jan 2025
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star’s look-alike child, whom Johnny shares with his ex Vanessa Paradis, was photographed braving the cold weather in an olive green coat with a scarf and beanie on Christmas Eve.
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The Daily Mail 03 Jan 2025
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