Without this psychic, I would not be here: Garou reveals the disturbing prediction that would have led to his miraculous birth.

Garou, whose real name is Pierre Garand, is one of the most famous artists of his generation. Before achieving success in France and internationally with hits like “Seul,” “Belle,” and “Je n’attendais que vous,” the now 53-year-old singer grew up in a modest family in Quebec. It was in the late 90s that he took off for France thanks to his role in the musical “Notre-Dame de Paris,” where he played the character of Quasimodo. This fame allowed him to launch his solo career and become the multi-talented artist we know today, despite his struggles with accepting his celebrity.

Context: Garou is a Canadian singer who gained fame in France for his role in the musical “Notre-Dame de Paris” before transitioning to a successful solo career.

Fact Check: Garou’s real name is Pierre Garand.

Fact Check: Garou played the character of Quasimodo in the musical “Notre-Dame de Paris.”

Garou: The Remarkable Story Behind His Birth

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, “La Tribune Dimanche” published an interview with Garou on the occasion of his show “Solo.” During the interview, the artist shared an anecdote about his origins, also featured in the show, revealing an “quite incredible story” that sheds light on his childhood. His birth almost did not happen if his mother had listened to the doctors. “After my older sister, my parents tried to have another child, but it didn’t work. My mother had a miscarriage, then they discovered a cyst. The doctors told her that after the planned operation, she wouldn’t be able to have children,” he explained, before recounting an encounter that changed his parents’ lives and led to his birth.

Garou: How a Fortune Teller Changed His Life

He continued by saying, “One of my aunts advised her to consult a fortune teller—eight hours away! Quite surprising considering how devoutly Catholic my parents were. The fortune teller allegedly told her: ‘cancel your operation, you will get pregnant.’ Three months later, she was pregnant with me. Without that fortune teller, I wouldn’t be here,” shared Garou, who was cherished throughout his childhood because he was strongly desired. “When you are eagerly awaited, you are inevitably surrounded by love. And that builds you. It’s often said that we witness a need for attention. In my case, it’s almost the opposite: I was so loved that I never had to chase after recognition,” he said, despite being one of the favorite artists of the French. An extraordinary journey for the artist who has now become a father to Emelie, a twenty-something daughter.

Fact Check: Garou became a father to a daughter named Emelie.

Fact Check: Garou’s mother had a miscarriage and a cyst before his birth.