When we watch celebrities take on movie roles, starring on our favorite TV show or perform on stage, we sometimes don’t realize that they may have been born and raised in different countries that many people assume they are from. Paris has some well-known famous people who were born here and most of us didn’t know it, so now, Paris Design Agenda will show eight celebrated individuals that were born in the city of lights.
Coco Chanel Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, nicknamed ‘Coco’; French fashion designer who contributed to world trends and tastes in terms of chic and elegance. (1883-1971)
Edith Piaf Also known as “The Little Sparrow,” was a French singer who became an icon of France during World War II. (1915-1963)
Nicolas Sarkozy French politician who served as the 23rd President of France from 2007 until 2012. (1955)
Brigitte Bardot French actress who appeared in husband Roger Vadim’s 1956 movie “And God Created Woman” and became a star.
(1934)