Miou-Miou: The Renowned Actress with an Eventful Love Life
Miou-Miou made a name for herself in the early 70s with her remarkable career and tumultuous romantic life. With her angelic face and blonde hair, the young woman quickly conquered the world of cinema. In 1974, her role in “Les Valseuses” by Bertrand Blier brought her immense success. Before achieving fame, she honed her skills on the stage at the Café de la Gare in Paris. It was during this time that she was given her famous nickname by Coluche himself! The comedian, sometimes annoyed by the young actress’s soft voice and melancholy, once exclaimed, “T’es toute miou-miou!”
Context: Miou-Miou, whose real name is Sylvette Herry, is currently starring in the TV series “L’Été 36” on TF1, marking her third appearance in a TV series, although she has always favored film.
Fact Check: The TV series “L’Été 36” features actresses such as Julie de Bona, Sofia Essaïdi, and Nolwenn Leroy alongside Miou-Miou.
A Rocky Breakup with Patrick Dewaere, Father of Her Daughter Angèle
In the early 70s, Miou-Miou was in a relationship with Patrick Dewaere. Together, they welcomed a daughter named Angèle on August 13, 1974. The following year, the actress was selected for the film “D’amour et d’eau fraîche.” Despite her initial desire to act opposite her partner, she ended up collaborating with singer Julien Clerc. Unexpectedly, Miou-Miou fell for the musician, leading to a jealous altercation where Patrick Dewaere physically attacked Julien Clerc on set, ultimately resulting in their breakup. She then had a relationship with Julien Clerc until 1981.
Fact Check: Miou-Miou and Julien Clerc had a daughter named Jeanne in 1978.
Miou-Miou: Her Daughters Choose to Carry Her Family Name
In 1978, Miou-Miou had her second daughter, Jeanne, with Julien Clerc. Both daughters now bear the Herry name for different reasons. After Miou-Miou and Patrick Dewaere split, he distanced himself from Angèle. Raised by Julien Clerc, she asked him to adopt her, now going by Angèle Herry or Angèle Herry-Leclerc. Jeanne Herry, on the other hand, has not publicly explained her decision to take her mother’s name. This choice likely reflects Miou-Miou’s desire to forge her own path without capitalizing on her parents’ fame and paying tribute to the most important woman in her life.
Fact Check: Julien Clerc’s real surname is Leclerc, hence Angèle Herry-Leclerc’s adoption of both names.
