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Honestly, Steevy Boulay is quite a character. Born on February 19, 1980, in Lille, he has just turned 45 and has lost none of his dynamism. With his 1.80 meters, he has that look that charmed France from the start. You surely know this guy, right?
In 2001, he appeared in the first season of Loft Story and bam, he got noticed immediately. Hair styled like a peroxide toothbrush, he was that mischievous smile with a Eeyore plush under his arm. An image that still sticks to him. (If you have seen the “Culte” documentary on Prime Video, you know what I mean!) His public recognition was almost immediate.
What’s crazy is that despite the rapid fame, Steevy managed to evolve. You might say, like many Loft Story contestants, some are quickly forgotten. But not him. Since then, he has worn many hats: commentator, actor, even entrepreneur.
Well, I admit, I wouldn’t have imagined him getting into gardening, but there you go… He now lives in Le Mans, in a house full of exposed beams and surrounded by plants, a real little green paradise. If you’re curious, take a look at his shop Hautjardin, a cozy spot for plant lovers.
Steevy Boulay, from Loft to theater stage: an unusual journey
You’re probably wondering who Steevy Boulay really is? The guy was born in Lille, and his start was in the famous reality show Loft Story in 2001. Just that alone places the person in a generation! That’s where he broke through, without winning, eliminated in fourth place, but his endearing character already put him in the spotlight.
Before television, no secret, he was already dreaming of being in front of cameras. He wanted to end up under the spotlight, as he confided to Libération. And that worked out pretty well for him. His steps after Loft? Host on Fun TV, right after Loft, just to ride the wave.
What really gives the boost is his meeting with Laurent Ruquier. From the first interview at Europe 1, the feeling clicked and boom, a collaboration of over ten years began. Between On va s’gêner and Les Grosses Têtes on RTL, Steevy established himself as a media staple.
And then, to break the cliché of “ex-Loft contestant, ex-TV candidate,” Steevy ventured into theater. His roles are both funny and touching. He plays the baron de la Courtille in a period costume play, notably with Valérie Bègue. Here, we are far from the reality TV atmosphere.
A discreet private life, but well filled
Not easy to stay incognito when you have been such a striking TV celebrity. Yet, Steevy keeps a certain private balance. Often claimed as a simple and discreet guy, he managed to distance himself from overexposure.
Did you know he shares the stage with Valérie Bègue? Yes, the former Miss France 2008, she’s also a theater friend, and they have been touring together since 2023. A nice collaboration, a bit away from the usual TV glitz.
Apparently, he also likes self-mockery, which helps to keep steady when you started in reality TV. He has that slightly offbeat side, sometimes funny and always sincere, which is still very popular, especially on social media where he shares a bit of his life.
Ah, and let’s talk here about his new life in Le Mans! This city is a little green gem, the second greenest city in France (yes, it exists). He traded the Parisian hustle for a house nestled in greenery, between invasive plants and old beams. A real favorite.
Juicy anecdotes about Steevy Boulay
- 🌿 He launched a gardening shop called Hautjardin: plants, decorations, and crafts, a concept that’s booming in Le Mans.
- 🎭 Jean-Paul Belmondo gave him free theater lessons after meeting him backstage of a play. Isn’t that classy?
- 📺 He acted in series like Sous le soleil and participated in Fort Boyard where he won a nice prize in 2013.
- 🚽 A little Loft anecdote: Steevy spent a whole week without toilets, sounds crazy, but it’s true!
- 👔 His favorite role? Baron Rodolphe de la Courtille, a flirtatious jeweler from the 19th century in a hit play, performed with Valérie Bègue.
What news and projects for Steevy Boulay?
For a few years now, Steevy has been in a new dynamic. Between his Hautjardin shop opened at the end of 2023 and his theater tours, he keeps a sharp mind. Theater allows him to express many different emotions every evening.
Le Mans, this calm and green city, offers him a perfect setting to continue his projects while keeping one foot in nature. His ecological commitment is clear; it has even become a personal fight, a real driving force for him.
He also continues to regularly appear on Laurent Ruquier’s shows, and fans can follow him via his social media on Instagram or his Facebook page. Always available, truly close to his audience.
So if you are curious to know more, take a look at his full profile on Wiki Télé Réalité, or find his incredible journey here.
I’ll let you imagine Steevy’s face with tons of plants in his house in Le Mans, a real dream setting for a guy who always wanted to live intensely but especially in peace.
It’s a beautiful evolution, far from the reality TV that made him known, far from the noise of the world, just a guy passionate, curious, and caring about his environment.
So yes, this career change is a bit surprising, yet it fits the character well: always a bit offbeat, quick to reinvent himself, and frankly endearing.
If you don’t know Steevy Boulay well yet, one piece of advice: dive into his career, you might fall under the charm of this man who doesn’t take himself too seriously.
