What is Vanessa Paradis’ net worth? Who is Vanessa Paradis’ husband?
Introduction
Vanessa Paradis is a renowned French actress, model, and singer who rocketed to international fame at the age of 14 with her single “Joe Le Taxi.”
Biography
She was born on December 22, 1972, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, France, as Vanessa Chantal Paradis.
Paradis grow up in the suburbs of Paris with “the best parents.”
Her sister, Alysson Paradis, is an actress.
At age 7, she appeared on the local TV program L’École des Fans.
Joe le Taxi
At age 14, Paradis dropped her chart-topping song “Joe le Taxi.” It was #1 in France for 11 weeks. The single sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
1990 – @Getty
With increased fame, Paradis felt like “a caged animal in a zoo.”
Her first album, “M & J,” was released in 1987.
In 1990, Paradis received a César — the French equivalent of an Oscar — for her performance in the film White Wedding.
In 1990, she released her second album — “Variations sur le même t’aime.” It was released in France.
From 1991 to 1996, Paradis was in a relationship with Lenny Kravitz.
Vanessa Paradis and Lenny Kravitz at the Roland Garros open in 1992 – @Getty
In March 1993, she started the Natural High Tour — her first international tour.
In 2007, she was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
In 2013, Vanessa released her 6th album titled — “Love Songs.”
In 2014, she portrayed Rose in the comedy-drama film, French Women.
In 2019, Paradis went on her concert tour — “Tournée les sources.”
In 2021, Vanessa played Suzanne in the French comedy — “Love Songs for Tough Guys.”
Johnny Depp’s relationship
In 1998, Vanessa Paradis started to date Johnny Depp.
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis pose after The 9th Annual Critic’s Choice Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel – @Getty
They met in the Costes Hotel in Paris while Depp was filming Roman Polanski’s mystery film — “The Ninth Gate.”
“You have this feeling — I can’t really explain what it was, but I had it when I met her,” the American actor recalled in a later interview. “I saw her across a room and thought: ‘What’s happening to me?’”
On May 27, 1999, their daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, was born in Paris.
Their son, Jack Depp, was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
In 2012, Vanessa and Johnny surprised the world when they announced they had “amicably separated.”
They never married, as Johnny said in 2010 that he “never found myself needing that piece of paper.”
“It’s romantic and the party part is fun, but it’s a bit like the idea of a soulmate,” Paradis said In a 2011 interview before her breakup with Depp. “I can’t picture it for me.”
In 2022, she defended Depp amid Amber Heard‘s claims.
“I believe with all my heart that these recent accusations being made are outrageous,” she wrote to TMZ.
Husband
In June 2018, Vanessa Paradis married film director Samuel Benchetrit in the town of Saint-Siméon.
Samuel Benchetrit and Vanessa Paradis attend the “De Son Vivant (Peaceful)” screening during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival on July 10, 2021 – @Getty
The two became engaged in November 2017.
The couple first met when she starred in his 2016 film Chien.
Benchetrit was previously married to French actress Marie Trintignant.
Height
Vanessa Paradis is 5′ 3″ (1.60 m) tall.
Vanessa Paradis – Net Worth
So, how much is Vanessa Paradis worth?
Vanessa Paradis during the ceremony of the Cesar Film Awards 2018 at Salle Pleyel on March 2, 2018 in Paris – @Getty
Paradis earned most of her wealth from selling over 2.8 million album copies.
She reportedly received a $150 million settlement from Johnny Depp “to keep their split amicable” and in order to avoid a messy court battle.
According to the legal team for Amber Heard (during the defamation trial between Mr Depp and Ms Heard), Depp called Paradis a “French extortionist c***” in an email to Elton John.
However, Depp said in 2024 about Paradis – “I know her and I know who she is inside. She’s kind of everything that I could never be.”
In 1991, Paradis inked an advertising contract with Coco Chanel for 3 million francs.
In 2004, she starred in commercials for Ligne Cambon handbags.
In 2008, Paradis modeled for Miu Miu.
Vanessa Paradis attends a screening of “The Last Face” at the annual 69th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2016 – @Getty
In 2013, Vanessa was named the new face of high street giant H&M’s Conscious Collection.
“I like being part of something like the Conscious collection at H&M,” she said at the time. Therefore, Vanessa Paradis has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
Real estate
In 2012, Depp bought Paradis a five-bedroom Mediterranean-style home off Hollywood’s Mulholland Drive for $4.4 million. The home features an outdoor swimming pool and beamed ceilings.
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