Thylane Blondeau Celebrates 25th Birthday, 20 Years After Being Named the ‘Most Beautiful Girl in the World’
Thylane Blondeau Celebrates 25th Birthday, 20 Years After Being Named the ‘Most Beautiful Girl in the World’
Angela AndaloroMon, April 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM UTC
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Thylane Blondeau in 2006 (left) and todayCredit: Thylane Blondeau/Instagram (2) -
Thylane Blondeau was named "Most Beautiful Girl in the World" by Vogue Enfants in 2006
Two decades later, the model is celebrating her 25th birthday, just weeks after announcing her engagement
Blondeau and fiancé Ben Attal have been together since 2022
Thylane Blondeau is celebrating a very special birthday.
The French model, best known for being named the 2006 "Most Beautiful Girl in the World" by Vogue Enfants, celebrated her 25th birthday on April 5.
Sharing a photo on Instagram of the modeling shot that catapulted her to fame, Blondeau wrote, "And just like that… 25 ✨🎂."
"Forever grateful for this beautiful life 🤍 my family, my fiancé, my friends, my work, my brand and you guys 🤍," she wrote. On an emotional note, the model added, " There’s one person missing today. Mon Gégé, I miss you and I love you."
Blondeau was referring to the death of her stepfather, producer Gérard Kadoche, who died in Dec. 2025.
Mom Véronika Loubry commented on the post, writing in French, "Happy birthday love of my life, I am sure our Gègè is so proud of you. I love you infinitely my darling 🫶🙏🏻."
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Blondeau began her modeling career at just 4 years old, quickly working with big names including Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss. Today, Blondeau continues to model, signed to IMG Models.
The model recently enjoyed another milestone, announcing her engagement to French actor Benjamin Attal. Blondeau shared the exciting news in early March, alongside photos of the couple.
"I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever ✨💍," she captioned the shots.
Loubry commented on the post, writing, "Life has been throwing me some storms lately 😔 but today watching you get engaged to the most 'everything' son-in-law 🫶 feels like a little ray of sunshine is finally crossing the clouds .. Congratulations to both of you, my loves. Can’t wait to get ready for the wedding! 🥰."
She signed the post, "Your mom who loves you endlessly," adding "Gégé must be so proud of you 🥹."
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