For decades, she was one of the great figures of French popular cinema. With his dry humor and his atypical personality, Dominique Lavanant has left his mark on several generations of viewersnotably thanks to his collaborations with the members of Splendid. However, for several years, the actress has gradually moved away from this great family of French cinema.
Far from TV sets and media meetings, the 80-year-old actress now prefers a much more discreet existence. A withdrawal which regularly intrigues the troupe’s admirers, especially since Dominique Lavanant remains very attached to several historical figures of the Splendid.
Bruno Moynot discusses the new life of Dominique Lavanant
It was Bruno Moynot who recently gave some news about the actress during her appearance in Chez Jordan de Luxe. Asked about Dominique Lavanant and his almost total absence in the media, Josiane Balasko’s former companion confirmed that she had chosen to live far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. “Yes, she doesn’t really want to (respond to the media), she lives her life. She is in Brittany, often“he explained, before adding with affection: “If I phone her we’ll talk, but she’s so reclusive…“.
Words which perfectly illustrate the now very discreet daily life of the actress. Unlike other members of the Splendid who continue to appear regularly on screen or in the media, Dominique Lavanant seems to have voluntarily distanced himself from the world of entertainment. Bruno Moynot, however, assures that he fully understands this decision. “You’d have to ask him. There are people who, when they reach a certain age, say to themselves: ‘No, I don’t want to anymore. I completely respect that“a confié le comédien.
Very close to Michel Blanc, Dominique Lavanant was noted by his absence at his funeral
This discretion was particularly talked about during the funeral of Michel Blanc, organized in October 2024 at the Saint-Eustache church, in Paris. While the emblematic figures of Splendid were gathered to pay a final tribute to the actor who died a few days earlier, Dominique Lavanant was conspicuous by his absence. A detail that deeply moved those close to the actor, as their relationship was known to be strong and sincere. Living far from the spotlight, mainly in Brittany, the actress today seems to favor a calm and retired life.
