Nawell Madani is used to making people laugh. But she also knows how to confide. The comedian was invited on the set of the show C to you, broadcast on France 5 this Wednesday February 28. Between two comic moments, she seriously recounted her struggle to become a mother. While she had been in a relationship for around twenty years, many people asked her the famous question “So when is the baby due?”. Nawell Madani often deflected the question, by talking about his career. “My husband is African, I am of North African origin, children are the wealth of a family.”, she said. But instead of a baby, Nawell Madani adopts a dog which she calls Tupac. “For my family, I am completely lost”, the actress had fun telling.
Yet behind his smile hid a great sadness: the comedian was unable to have children. “It was very hard”, explained the one who was revealed in 2012 thanks to the Jamel Comedy Club. “I had to go through many other obstacles to really tell myself that this was the greatest of my life.”, said Nawell Madani. After having done dozens of IVFsthe comedian had his daughter Lou Ezna in 2021. “It’s the greatest gift”, recognized the director of So far, so good. “Now I get to share this adventure and this winding path that my husband and I experienced”, explained Nawell Madani.
“My husband was hit on by Rihanna”
Djebril Didier Zonga’s wife did not fail to tell juicy anecdotes. Columnist Patrick Cohen discussed her husband’s successful career, including his notable participation in Wretched by Ladj Ly. He highlighted an exceptional event that occurred during their presence at the Oscars ceremony in February 2020. “Your guy is being hit on… but not by just anyone…”, he launched, preparing the ground for the revelation of Nawell Madani. With a knowing smile, she confirmed: “My boyfriend is being hit on, and not just by her, but by Rihanna…” An anecdote which greatly amused the set.
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