There are some topics that celebrities remain vague, dodge or politely smile about before moving on. Alexandra Lamy chose the opposite option. As part of the promotion de For Pleasurethe comedy that she brought to the screen and released on May 6, the actress found herself alongside Reem Kherici, director of the film, and Camille Aumont Carnel in the podcast InPower by Louise Aubery. An open-hearted conversation about romantic relationships, where the three women visibly have no idea didn’t want to stick to the agreed answers.
What Alexandra Lamy said there has the merit of being clear: she is single, lives it very well, and no, she is not looking for anyone. “I’m very happy singleâ€she says straight away, without complexes. “I’m not looking for someone at all, because I’m really good on my own†No implication, no false modesty, just a 54 year old woman who knows exactly where she is in her life. In a media landscape where celibacy is still too often presented as a parenthesis to be filled as quickly as possible, the tone stands out frankly.
What makes the confidence even more striking is the way in which she assumes this situation over time. Alexandra Lamy is not talking about a period of transition or a moment of pause. She talks about a life choice, anchored and thoughtful. “I did it for a very long time, having couples, things. I’m very happy to be alone†, she confides, before adding with a touch of self-deprecation: “You have to be very careful becausewe get used to being single a lot.†And for those who recognize themselves in this painting, it goes a little further.
A generation of women who changed the rules
The conversation then takes on a dimension that goes beyond simple personal testimony. Camille Aumont Carnel, also present on the set as a guest, put her finger on something that the three women immediately validated: “We have economic independence†and it is anything but trivial. “We are the first generation who, en masse, are fairly financially independentâ€she continued. “For the first time, we choose partners for who they are and for their ability to be capable men.â€
Alexandra Lamy agreed with this, with a frankness that is likely to resonate with many: “We are not more demanding. Before, people were couples. Excuse me, but there were people who were extremely unhappy.†The subtext is there, clearly visible: staying alone by choice is better than putting up with an unsuitable relationship. A simple message, but one that we don’t often hear formulated so clearly by a public figure.
Alexandra Lamy talks about her love life but up to a certain point
As part of the promotion of the film For pleasure in which she plays the role of Fanny, Alexandra Lamy continued the interviews. In La Boîte à questionswe asked him the fateful question: what is the key to making a relationship last? His response again hit the mark: “You don’t have to ask meIn any case.†Short, effective, and funny enough to defuse what could have become an awkward moment.
What Alexandra Lamy says about her life currently is actually quite rare in the industry: a woman who doesn’t need to validate her happiness by the presence of someone else. At 54 years old, and mother of a 28-year-old daughter, she shines, and clearly, she is not waiting for anyone’s authorization to do so.
