Interview with Audrey Lefèvre: From Normandy to the White House
By David Capelle
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Born in Saint-Lô (Manche) in 1980, Audrey Lefèvre, daughter of former professional player and coach of FC Saint-Lô Henri Atamaniuk, tells how she left France for the United States before becoming an independent makeup artist and entering the backstage of American power.
Back in France in 2025, she published The Confidante and reflects on this extraordinary journey.
“Every time I come to Normandy, I receive a warm welcome”
Do you still feel like a Normandy native?
From ages 0 to 7, I don’t remember much, especially because I moved around a lot during my childhood. I attended eight schools in seven years, which caused a lot of instability. But every time I come to Normandy, I receive a warm welcome. The people are warm, smiling, caring, and it feels good. I returned to Saint-Lô last year because I received a city honor. I recognized places, locations near my old house. I had very specific flashbacks.
