Published on April 30, 2026 at 20:29
The disappearance of Nathalie Baye has brought back many memories. In Gala, Sylvie Vartan delicately recalls an admired woman, also linked to Johnny Hallyday. Far from imagined rivalries, the singer present at the funeral describes a sincere relationship. She praises her talent, her reserve, and the positive influence she had around her.
A discreet and deeply sincere tribute
Interviewed by Gala on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Sylvie Vartan chose simple words to talk about Nathalie Baye. The mother of Darina first recalls their peaceful closeness, built over the years. Both shared a part of life with Johnny Hallyday, but this common past never created tension. On the contrary, a lasting respect was established between them. On Instagram, the singer had already expressed her grief: “Still in shock, I find it hard to believe you’re gone.” She also mentioned that they had experienced “so many emotional moments,” evidence of a real and longstanding bond.
During the farewell ceremony, Sylvie Vartan preferred to stay in the background. Without a public speech, she nevertheless wanted to salute the actress one last time. Before the tribute, she laid a wreath at the foot of the coffin. A ribbon bore a single word: “Unforgettable.” This simple gesture sums up their relationship. In Gala, the 81-year-old artist then shared a more intimate memory: “Nathalie was like me, quite solitary.” She also emphasizes her immense talent and her fair view of others. Finally, she insists on her natural gentleness, which deeply touched those who approached her every day.
Nathalie Baye, a precious support for Johnny Hallyday
Sylvie Vartan did not just talk about the woman she appreciated. She also highlighted the important place of Nathalie Baye in Johnny Hallyday’s life. According to her, the actress brought him a lot on a human and artistic level. “She was wonderful for Johnny,” she states in Gala. She then specifies that Nathalie Baye introduced him to “people, directors.” Thus, the actress would have facilitated new encounters and opened up new horizons for the singer. For Sylvie Vartan, this happiness sincerely mattered, despite their shared and complex history. The singer sums up her state of mind with a touching sentence: “We are always happy for the happiness of those we have loved.” She adds that one does not “stop loving” abruptly. These confidences show the maturity of her view of the past. Sylvie Vartan does not erase anything from the intense history lived with Johnny Hallyday. She even recalls: “Johnny and I, that was still a crazy love.” However, she prefers to celebrate the peaceful ties today rather than the old wounds. Her tribute to Nathalie Baye provides another moving proof of this.
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