Life seems to smile on Joséphine Draï. Daughter of the famous drummer Philippe Draï, the actress was revealed to the general public with her role as Émilie in Plan CÅ“ur. Now aged 42, the actress plays one of the main roles in fiction High Season, broadcast on France 2 in which she plays Lisa, a CRS from Nice.
If Joséphine Draï invests herself with passion on film sets, far from the spotlight, she leads a sweet life, surrounded by her partner Benjamin Parent and their son Saul, born in 2020. This Friday, May 5, the actress answered questions from Gala.fr, the opportunity for her to confide in her role as a mother.
Joséphine DraïÂ: how her lover allows her to realize her projects
For her, motherhood has not impacted the way she chooses her projects, thanks to the involvement of her lover. “It’s a huge opportunity. I have a partner who is an extremely present, very invested father. This changes everythingâ€explains Joséphine Draï. And to add: “I can go filming with a free mindwithout asking myself if my son will be picked up on time, if there will be a custody problem. I have never had to give up on a project since becoming a mother because of family logistics.“A lovely example of a balanced division of responsibilities!
If Joséphine Draï realizes her luck, the one who has suffered from eating disorders for a long time is well aware that this is not a reality for all mothers. “If I were a single mother, I certainly wouldn’t say the same thing. My view of my career has therefore not changed fundamentally, but it is based on this base: an exemplary co-parent, who allows me to make artistic choices without guilt†, she confides, visibly grateful to have a partner who supports her thoroughly.
Who is Benjamin Parent, the father of Joséphine Draï’s son?
Joséphine Draï and Benjamin Parent have loved each other for more than a decade. And they don’t just share their daily lives at home. Because the actress’ companion is also a famous audiovisual figure. It has been more than twenty years since Benjamin Parent works as a director.
He distinguished himself with committed works, short films It’s not a cowboy movie à la série The Big Onesthrough his collaboration on the screenplay of the film My Unknown. In 2020the director had also directed his partner in her first feature film, A Real Guy. A close-knit pair which proves that the balance of a couple of artists is certainly at stake in investment at home and the freedom to live one’s passion
