Thylane Blondeau, the French model and influencer once hailed as the "most beautiful girl in the world," has announced her engagement to Ben Attal, a French actor and DJ, marking a new chapter in a life already filled with remarkable milestones. The 24-year-old shared the joyous news on Instagram over the weekend, delighting her millions of followers with a series of sun-drenched photos capturing the moment Attal proposed during a romantic getaway to Greece.
The proposal, which took place on the glamorous Athens Riviera at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, was nothing short of a fairytale. According to Daily Mail, Attal, 28, went all out, scattering a trail of red rose petals that led to an outdoor table overlooking the Aegean Sea. Blondeau, visibly elated, showed off her engagement ring—a striking, large diamond set on a simple, solid gold band. "I said yes to my best friend. Here’s to forever," she captioned her post, echoing the sentiment in both the photo description and the comments section, where Attal responded with a flurry of engagement ring emojis.
The couple’s dog even made a cameo in the engagement photos, adding a personal touch to the already intimate moment. Blondeau posted a picture of the Greek flag on March 9, 2026, signifying the end of their celebratory trip, and later shared a playful image of Attal struggling with their excess luggage on the back of a motorbike—a reminder that even in the midst of glamour, life’s little adventures continue.
Blondeau and Attal’s romance began in 2020, following her split from French DJ Milane Meritte. Since then, the pair have been inseparable, often sharing glimpses of their life together on social media. In a 2022 tribute, Blondeau wrote, "Happy bday my love!! I’m the luckiest girl to have you in my life! Life without you doesn’t make sense. I love you." Their relationship has weathered both public attention and personal challenges, including the recent loss of Blondeau’s stepfather, Gérard Kadoche, to pancreatic cancer in December 2025. In a heartfelt social media tribute, Blondeau wrote, "You hold such an important place in my heart, in my life. I’m so grateful for everything you taught me, for everything you did for my mom, my little brother, and me. Life without you will never be the same."
Family has always played a significant role in Blondeau’s journey. The daughter of retired French footballer Patrick Blondeau and television presenter Veronika Loubry, she grew up in the public eye. Her parents divorced in 2016, but both have remained supportive of her career and personal life. Loubry, in particular, expressed her joy at the engagement, saying, "Life has thrown me through some storms lately, but today, seeing you get engaged to the most wonderful son-in-law, I feel like a little ray of sunshine is finally breaking through the clouds," as reported by News.com.au.
Blondeau’s ascent to fame began at the tender age of four, when she walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier. By six, she had graced the cover of Vogue Enfants, earning her the title of "the most beautiful girl in the world"—a label that would follow her throughout her adolescence and into adulthood. She later became the youngest model to pose for Vogue Paris at age ten, and continued to break barriers in the industry, walking for Dolce & Gabbana and serving as a brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. In 2018, she once again topped TC Candler’s annual list of the world’s most beautiful faces.
With such early acclaim came controversy, particularly regarding the sexualization of young models. The 2010 Vogue Paris spread featuring a ten-year-old Blondeau drew criticism for its mature styling. Her mother, Veronika Loubry, defended the shoot, telling a French newspaper, "The only thing that shocks me about the photo is the necklace that she’s wearing, which is worth 3 million Euros." Blondeau herself has reflected on the pressures of fame, telling The Telegraph in 2018, "Even today, people are like, ‘you are the most beautiful girl,’ and I’m like, ‘no, I’m still not, I’m just a human being, a teenager.’"
Despite—or perhaps because of—her visibility, Blondeau has been candid about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. On March 9, 2026, she addressed persistent rumors about cosmetic procedures, stating on Instagram, "I know that in this generation people tend to do things very early, but I’ve never touched anything. You can look at photos of me when I was younger—nothing has changed. People love to compare and make things up but just because I wear makeup or use a lip liner doesn’t mean I’ve had my lips or face done. At some point we need to stop with that."
Blondeau’s career has continued to evolve. She made her adult runway debut for Dolce & Gabbana in 2017 and has walked alongside industry icons like Zendaya and Gigi Hadid. In 2020, she launched her own clothing line, No Smile, with the tagline, "I’d rather no smile than do a fake smile." She has also been outspoken about rejecting unrealistic body standards, saying, "I don’t want to be skinny. Even if people are like, ‘she’s not that skinny, she can’t do this show,’ I’m just like, ‘OK fine, I’m not going to do that show.’ I’m not going to be skinny and not eat for them. If I want to eat, I can eat. I eat burgers. I’m not going to change this ever."
As Blondeau embarks on this new chapter with Attal, her story remains one of resilience, transformation, and a determination to define herself on her own terms. The engagement marks not just a personal milestone, but also a testament to her ability to navigate the complexities of fame, family, and love—always with an eye toward authenticity.
From her first steps on the runway to her latest steps toward marriage, Thylane Blondeau’s journey continues to captivate, inspire, and remind us all that behind the headlines, there’s always a deeper story waiting to be told.