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Ève Angeli, icon of French pop for 25 years: who is she really?
So here’s the thing, Ève Angeli, she has something unique, you know? Born Vanessa Annelyse Ève Garcin on August 25, 1980, in Sète, in the south, she is today an essential figure of the French scene. At 1.70 m, a mother, a discreet wife, her story is full of twists and turns.
Since her debut on the show Graines de Star in 1999, you can feel that her charm and voice are about to explode. And bam, in 2000, her hit “Avant de partir” takes off, first Platinum record, and off she goes for an amazing career!
But behind the scenes, she also knows how to protect herself, she loves her private life, far from taboos and judgments. Married, mother of Lilirose, at 43, she has gone through trials, dreams, laughter, and hard times, without ever denying who she is.
In 2025, she celebrates 25 years of career and a quarter of a century of success with her hit that marked the 2000s. But today, she is reinventing herself again, and we talk about it in detail. Honestly, it’s impressive!
From Vanessa Garcin to Ève Angeli: a journey that gives shivers
Before becoming this sparkling star, Vanessa, aka Ève Angeli, wasn’t especially destined for fame. From Sète, she started modestly, a bit like any artist dreaming of the stage without really knowing where it would lead her.
Her real breakthrough was Graines de Star on M6, a magical springboard. Spotted by Philippe Poustis, she then followed with a powerful first single, “Avant de partir,” which left no one indifferent.
The rest sounds like a modern fairy tale: double Gold record, success galore, hits that made a whole generation dance, not forgetting her comedy side which gave her several strings to her bow.
But what I like about her is this simplicity. She doesn’t play the star, she is there, whole, between music and family life, with a naturalness that touches you right away.
Ève Angeli’s greatest hits: a voice that goes through the years
Impossible to talk about Ève Angeli without mentioning her 5 hits that marked the 2000s. “Avant de partir” remains an anthem, but also “Felicita,” an energetic cover that made the audience vibrate again and again.
With over 2 million records sold, her warm voice has made its mark everywhere. I swear, it’s not just a matter of talent, it’s also her authenticity that grabs you in the heart.
Do you think it’s over? No, she kept creating, releasing several albums like Je sème in 2022 which marks her strong comeback, confirmed by a special concert in Paris. No question of resting on her laurels.
And on top of that, she doesn’t stop at music. Actress, media personality, Ève knows how to renew herself, and that’s powerful. Honestly, she still electrifies the stage!
Focus on her private life: a touching story as a mother at 43
So, I admit she protects her private life well. Married in 2019, she prefers to keep it intimate, and that’s respectable. Her husband, a discreet man, already a “grandfather” — yes, it’s crazy — 12 years older, it’s a beautiful story.
And then, motherhood, oh that’s a battle too. After having suffered a miscarriage at 39, she waited a long time before becoming a mother. In 2023, Lilirose arrived, it’s immense happiness, an incredible chapter in her story.
It’s touching because she shares some moments on Instagram where she appears radiant, fulfilled and full of energy despite the fatigue, which gives another dimension to her career.
Between them, this mother-daughter bond is palpable, a support that pushes her to continue dreaming and creating, even in 2025.
Current projects and collaborations: Ève Angeli hasn’t said her last word
In 2025, Ève celebrates a double anniversary: her 25 years of career and 25 years of “Avant de partir.” And she is preparing a special show, where she revisits her hits, mixing emotion and surprises for her loyal audience.
She is also working on an intriguing album, in collaboration with Francky Vincent, for zouk covers of Johnny Hallyday songs. A bold idea that divides a bit, but shows that Ève still has that desire for novelty.
Her fight for the animal cause, which she shares with Brigitte Bardot, shows a committed and sensitive woman, always ready to put her image at the service of good causes.
And on social media, she remains accessible, with a community that has followed her for years, notably on Facebook where she often interacts.
Memorable moments and anecdotes that make you smile
There have been crunchy moments too. Remember her feud with Danièle Gilbert on La Ferme Célébrités, it caused a stir! Or when she admitted to being a millionaire at 20, not bad huh?
Another memory? The tennis player Arnaud Clément who, apparently, was in love with her. Yes, the star always had that thing that attracts, even on sports fields.
Her sometimes blunt honesty, like her confessions about plastic surgery, shows how human she is, not perfect, but real.
And finally, she remains faithful to herself, with this freshness that makes you want to follow her for a long time yet. Let’s hope her projects in 2025/2026 hold great surprises for us!
The essential discography of Ève Angeli not to be missed
- 🎶 2000 : Avant de partir (single)
- 🎤 2001 : Aime-Moi (Gold record album)
- 🎵 2002 : Nos différences (album)
- 💿 2005 : Viens (album)
- 🎼 2008 : Révolution (album)
- 🎹 2013 : Chaque matin
- 🎧 2015 : Être libre
- 🎵 2018 : Que l’Amour
- 🌱 2022 : Je sème (comeback album with show in Paris)
