The Delon-Belmondo generation more “fascinating” than that of Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet, says a leading reporter

The death of Alain Delon marks the end of an era. In addition to an incredible filmography, the actor has long fascinated with his love stories, his magnetism undeniably attracted the celebrity press. Former permanent special correspondent for Paris Match in Hollywood, Dany Jucaud, at the heart of the portrait of Release from Saturday August 17, 2024, no longer sees as much fascination for the new generations of actors.

She met Hollywood movie giants like no other French woman. Being a journalist was not an ambition at first but a way to get her plane ticket paid to settle in Los Angeles. Then, Dany Jucaud became passionate about her job which consisted of approaching stars, making them talk about their lives, while keeping her distance.Neither admiring nor fan nor dazzled“In terms of personalities, her address book was nevertheless incredible and the links she forged with certain stars would make many film lovers pale. Close to Kirk Douglas and Sean Connery, she even remained close to their families after their deaths. Dany Jucaud also knew Sharon Stone closely, with whom she sometimes spent holidays before a falling out tarnished their relationship.

Delon-Belmondo generation vs Cotillard-Canet, two very opposite styles

She also knows French stars, like Carole Bouquet, who she has been seeing since she arrived in Los Angeles. She is also close to Catherine Deneuve and has been “very good friend“with Nathalie Delon, whom she considered her”twin“. She also regrets the Delon-Belmondo era, actors who staged their private lives. For her, the Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard generation is less “fascinating, less generous, more cautious“. She analyzes for Release This change with the arrival of social networks which allows people to communicate directly with their community.

It is true that Alain Delon knew how to attract photographers. How can we forget the welcome given to Romy Schneider – twice – on the tarmac that welcomed the plane that dropped her off in France. A staging that made the hearts of reporters and fans of the time beat faster. And then, he has his photos with Mireille Darc, an absolute glamorous couple who did not hesitate to do joint interviews, even after their separation to talk about their feelings.

The Cotillard/Canet generation, but we could also mention Dujardin and so many others, and indeed more discreet. We hide the children, we do very few interviews and these are focused on the project of the moment to sell. Less accessible intimately, these stars choose the image and the words, set their limits not to shape the myth but to preserve their image. A phenomenon in the air of time where even the anonymous stage their life.