Michèle Laroque opens up rarely about her love life: I want to feel like being with someone

Currently on the bill of “Mauvaise pioche” in theaters since April 1, 2026, Michèle Laroque continues to move forward in her own way, not letting herself be confined to one box. In this film directed by Gérard Jugnot, inspired by a true story, she explores a more quirky register, quite far from her usual roles, and it suits her well. When it comes to that, she is also preparing for her return to the stage, proving that she never truly leaves the theater. It was to promote the film that the actress was invited on the show “50min Inside,” hosted by Isabelle Ithurburu.

Context: Michèle Laroque is promoting her latest movie and discussing her career on a television show.

Michèle Laroque makes rare confidences about her love life

In the show, the actress also opened up candidly about her view on love and relationships. She explains that she has always operated with a clear idea of independence: “I want to want to be with someone.” For her, a couple should never be a constraint or a refuge, but a choice. She also adds: “I rely only on myself, I like being completely responsible for my life.” This way of seeing things is something she fully owns, even if she acknowledges that romantic encounters are still something precious. And she simply states: “When you are completely happy and have a full life alone, it’s the best way to meet someone because you want to, not because you need to be with the person.” This modern philosophy, almost uncomplicated, is something she proudly claims without overthinking.

She reflects on her mother’s moving journey

But what perhaps touched viewers the most was the segment about her mother, Doina Trandabur. With great emotion, Michèle Laroque recounts her exceptional journey: “I have a mother who ‘chose’ freedom, that’s what we said when we escaped from a country in Eastern Europe.” She then elaborates: “A Romanian mother who escaped at the age of 23… That’s something!” A strong narrative that largely explains her own way of living today. She portrays an independent woman, who always refused to depend on anyone, while remaining deeply free in her choices. A model that clearly influenced her, to the point of instilling in her this strong desire for autonomy and personal responsibility. A family history that adds even more depth to the actress’s personality, simultaneously free, strong, and firmly grounded in her life choices.