Thylane Blondeau was just 6 years old when she was declared the “most beautiful little girl in the world”
Julianna Salinas Showbiz & TV Reporter
16:55, 07 Oct 2025
Thylane Blondeau. (Image: INSTAGRAM@thylane blondeau)
Thylane Blondeau became an internet sensation at six years old, embodying Eurocentric beauty ideals in 2007 when she was crowned the “most beautiful little girl in the world” thanks to her striking blue eyes and flowing blonde locks.
At merely four years old, she graced the catwalk for Jean-Paul Gaultier, launching her into the spotlight.
In 2010, aged nine, she featured in a Vogue Enfants photoshoot that sparked outrage as she was pictured wearing stilettos, mini skirts, and full makeup.
Now 24, the French model and actress looks dramatically different as an adult, though she continues to live under the public gaze.
Thylane Blondeau. (Image: INSTAGRAM@)
Thylane Blondeau. (Image: mirror.co.uk)
Thylane was born on 5th April 2001 in Aix-en-Provence, France, to footballer Patrick Blondeau and television presenter and writer Véronika Loubry, reports the Mirror US.
Her parents divorced in 2016.
Starting her modelling journey at just four years old, Thylane has collaborated with numerous designers, fashion labels, and cosmetics companies, including Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, L’Oréal, Chanel, and Versace.
She has remained a prominent figure in the fashion world for nearly two decades.
Her Vogue Enfant feature caused uproar, particularly due to the adult and highly sexualised styling and positioning, which attracted global condemnation.
Her mother stood by the provocative shoot, stating: “The only thing that shocks me about the photo is the necklace that she’s wearing, which is worth 3 million Euros.”
Despite the scandal, she continued her modelling career and at just 13, she graced the cover of Jalouse magazine, hailed as a “virtuoso model.”
Thylane Blondeau pictured in Paris on October 6, 2025. (Image: Getty Images)
Thylane Blondeau attends the “The Apprentice” Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Image: Getty Images)
After inking a deal with IMG Models, Thylane embarked on her acting journey in 2015, taking on the role of Gabriele in ‘Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues. ‘ In 2017, she was appointed as a brand ambassador for L’Oréal and shared the spotlight with Zendaya, Lucky Blue Smith, and Presley Gerber in Dolce and Gabbana’s spring/summer campaign.
In 2018, she once again topped TC Candler’s list of “100 Most Beautiful Faces”, having previously appeared in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and then again in 2019.
The influencer also launched her own clothing line, Heaven May, and beauty brand, Enalyht. Now, at the age of 24, the model and creative director boasts over 7 million followers on Instagram.
The young model was unrecognisable from her 6 year old self as she strutted down the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes International Film Festival.
Thylane remains signed to IMG and continues to make waves in the fashion industry.
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