Attracting viewers in the hit series “Un gars, une fille” alongside her ex-partner Jean Dujardin – before making her mark in “Brice” – Alexandra Lamy quickly found herself at the forefront of the industry by attending the Cours Florent acting school at the age of 17.
But this childhood dream, for which the sister of Audrey Lamy worked tirelessly, almost slipped away when a healthcare professional bluntly informed her that she would never have a career in cinema for a very specific reason. She shares her story.
“It was horrible, it traumatized me,” recalls Alexandra Lamy of a traumatic event at the dawn of her career.
Growing up away from the spotlight as the daughter of traders, Alexandra Lamy discovered her love for theater at a young age. Despite facing numerous criticisms when she sought to hone her skills in the capital city, she persevered. “I have a slightly raspy voice because I have a breathing problem at the vocal cord level,” she explains before recounting a visit to an ENT specialist who bluntly told her she couldn’t pursue a career in theater due to her voice.
“It destroyed me… it was horrible, it traumatized me,” she continues. Despite the setback, she refused to give up and sought another ENT specialist’s help to work on her voice. She eventually moved to Paris and pursued her passion for theater without losing her voice, which she had diligently worked on.
Starring in the film “Compostelle,” Alexandra Lamy opens up about her love for hiking. She portrays a walker named Fred who embarks on the pilgrimage of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle with a teenager named Adam. She advocates for hiking, stating that it has numerous benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.
An adventurous spirit herself, she shares her desire to hike the Compostelle trail after exploring other hiking routes. Ironically, she later receives the script for the film “Compostelle” and eagerly accepts the role due to her personal connection to the pilgrimage. It is a testament to her resilience.
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