Estelle Lefébure

Estelle Lefébure (; born 11 May 1965) is a French actress and model. She was one of the top fashion models in the 1980s and 1990s. Estelle Lefebure, as she was known in the early 1980s, was discovered by George Gallier and managed by him exclusively at Prestige Models in Paris, France. George Gallier then moved to New York City to start American Model Management, and managed her career until 1991. Her national recognition was immediate after the first Guess (clothing) campaign shot by Wayne Maser in the early 1980s; she then shot several covers of American ''Vogue'' with photographer Richard Avedon, several covers of American ''Elle'' with Marc Hispard, Gilles Ben Simon and Bill King. French ''Elle'' magazine model editor Odile Saron was also instrumental in helping Estelle's career take off. In 1991, she switched agencies, moving from American Model Management to Elite, moved to California, and married singer David Hallyday. During her marriage with David Hallyday, she was known professionally as Estelle Hallyday.

Model career

She began modeling at age 19. Over the years, she has appeared in advertisements for Guess?, Cartier, Christian Dior, Revlon, Lord & Taylor, and Samsung. In 1988, she first appeared in the ''Sports Illustrated'' swimsuit issue. She was featured again in 1989, 1990, and 1993. In 1992 she appeared in the music video " Too Funky" a song written and performed by English singer George Michael and released by Columbia Records in the United States and Epic Records elsewhere. In 1994, she was named one of the "50 most beautiful people" by ''People''. In 1999, she was one of the candidates to become the official model for the French national symbol Marianne but ultimately lost to Laetitia Casta. As of 2022 she is represented by Karin Models Agency in Paris, France.

Acting career

In 1994 she earned her first film role in the French comedy film '' Grosse Fatigue''. In 2001 she portrayed a model for Gaultier in the Gabriel Aghion comedy ''Absolutely Fabulous'' and in 2007 she earned her first lead role in the horror film '' Frontière(s)''.

Music career

Lefébure sang on the soundtrack of the Comedy Drama Le bal des actrices film, the song "La pomme" and duet with Maïwenn Le Besco.

Personal life

She was married to singer David Hallyday from 15 September 1989 to 2000. The couple had two children: Emma and llona. She was also married to French TV and radio host Arthur from February 2004 to April 2008. Lefébure also has a son, Giuliano, born on 29 November 2010, with her partner Pascal, a restaurateur.

Other

; ''Danse avec les stars''

In 2012, she was one of the contestants during the Third season of Danse avec les stars. She was partnered with professional dancer Maxime Dereymez. On November 10, 2012, they were eliminated finishing 6th out of 10 contestants.

Filmography

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1966 births
Living people
Actors from Rouen
French female models
French film actresses
French women singers
21st-century French actresses