Carla Bruni is considered one of the most beautiful models of the 2000s, a popular French singer, as well as a famous and influential woman in the modern world. She not only performs songs, but is also their author and composer. In addition to modeling and music, where Bruni reached extraordinary heights, she was destined to become the first lady of France.
In 2008, she married French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Fans of Carla Bruni's work admire her beautiful voice, unusual timbre and lyrics with deep meaning. Her concerts are always distinguished by a special atmosphere and energy. On stage, as in life, she is real, with genuine feelings and emotions.
Carla Bruni: Childhood
Carla Bruni was born in December 1967 in Turin, Italy. The girl was the youngest of three children in a family that created a huge fortune in the production of tires. When she was 5 years old, fears about the threat of kidnapping forced the family to move to France. Carla remained in the country until she reached school age. Then the parents sent the girl to a private boarding school in Switzerland. There, Carla studied music and art in depth. And this was not surprising, because her mother was a singer, she was excellent at playing the piano and several other musical instruments. My father had a legal, technical and musical education. Daughter passed on a love of music. She quickly learned the intricacies of musical notation, had absolute pitch and sang beautifully. Already at school age, the girl began to write poetry and tried to independently choose music for them.
Only as a teenager, Carla Bruni returned to study in Paris. At that time, she was already a very famous model in the fashion world. At 19, the ambitious catwalk queen dropped out of her art and architecture studies to pursue a modeling career. It was a decision that changed her life. Signing with a major agency, she soon became the model for a Guess jeans ad campaign. This was followed by lucrative high-profile contracts with major fashion houses and designers such as Christian Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel and Versace.
Carla Bruni: Modeling career
Although Karla gave up further education for a life on the catwalks, her passion for art was very strong. “Even when I was doing my hair and makeup backstage at a fashion show, I would sneak to a copy of Dostoevsky and read it in Elle or Vogue,” she once admitted. With her modeling career began an elite life. And Carla soon traveled to New York, London, Paris and Milan. She also dated high-profile men, including rockers Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton, and entrepreneurial future President Donald Trump of the United States.
In the late 1990s, she was one of the highest paid models in the world, earning $7,5 million in 1998 alone. All famous fashion houses dreamed of signing a contract with her. And those who succeeded admired her ability to present herself. One of her photographer friends said that even if Bruni advertised plant fertilizers, she would still do it sexy and with the same professionalism as she advertises Dior or Versace products. She was impeccable in everything thanks to the high standards set for herself since childhood. She was not fond of either alcohol or drugs, led a healthy lifestyle, was actively involved in sports and constantly tried to develop intellectually. But, as you know, a modeling career does not last until retirement. In 1997, Carla Bruni officially announced that she was leaving the world of fashion and modeling.
Music is the love of my life
Thanks to her success in modeling, Carla Bruni studied music. She understood that in France it is very difficult to become a famous singer and find her audience of listeners. After all, the audience was selective and spoiled by the art of music. But the future artist, by virtue of her character, was not used to being defeated in anything and confidently walked towards her goal for many years.
At that time, Carla was in a serious relationship with the French writer Jean-Paul Enthovin, who was married. Apparently, he was not going to divorce his official wife. From a married man she had a child in 2001, whom Bruni named Aurelien. As it turned out later, the love triangle of Enthoven, his wife and Carla quickly fell apart after the birth of a child. A year after Aurélienne's birth, Carla released her debut album Quelqu'un m'a dit. Her favorite performer, Julien Clerc, helped her realize her cherished dream. Having met him at one of the secular parties, Bruni showed him her songs and hinted that she wanted to become a singer. The clerk introduced Bruni to his producer. And so began the rapid musical career of Carla Bruni. It was a success - her whimsical style and soft voice gained popularity.
Various tracks from this album have been used in films, TV series and H&M advertising campaigns. She began to actively record compositions with other artists such as Harry Konik Jr. She also sang for Nelson Mandela at his 91st birthday party in New York and appeared in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris. This was followed by further success in her musical career. But in February 2008, she married Nicolas Sarkozy. For some time, her musical work was suspended. Because she decided to support her husband, who was then President of France (2007-2012).
Continuation of the musical career of Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni has been writing and performing songs for over two decades. At the moment, the singer has six successful albums. The second album "Without Promises" (2007) was recorded in English. The third album "As if nothing had happened" (2008) became very successful and was released with a circulation of 500 thousand copies. Both the "fans" of Carla Bruni's work and music critics consider the fourth album Little French Songs to be the best. He was melodic and charming. It seems to many that it is he who is dedicated to his beloved husband Nicolas Sarkozy. Bruni's latest album is the first of six albums named after her. Although it had the soulful sound she is known for, her self-titled album focused on her personal life. For Bruni, the soulful material of her sixth release was a reintroduction. Listeners got into her world through frank texts and significant moments of life.
Personal life
Carla Bruni has always been liked by men. And it was no secret to anyone that there were many suitors in her life. All of them were complex, famous and very successful personalities, ranging from popular show business stars to world-famous businessmen. But in none of her many lovers did she find what she was looking for.
In autumn 2007, she met at an official event with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. And a few weeks after his divorce from his second wife, the couple began dating. A stormy romance began, which was discussed by the media. The couple officially announced their union at a private ceremony in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on February 2, 2008.
Since then, the singer has had the responsibility of representing France as First Lady. But for Carla, with her refined manners, impeccable upbringing and superb sense of style, it was easy. In 2011, Bruni and Sarkozy had a daughter, who was named Julia.
After the end of her husband's presidential term, Carla Bruni again got the opportunity to perform on stage (as the first lady of the country, she could not afford it). The singer returned to her favorite work - she wrote and performed songs for fans. Everyone who knows Carla personally claims that she has no equal in diplomacy. She managed to establish friendly relations with the former spouses of her husband.
Today, the singer is actively involved in charity work. She sold off her parents' business and property in Italy for over £20m. Carla Bruni gave the proceeds to the creation of a medical research fund.
