The art world is still reeling from the loss of Nathalie Baye on April 17. The actress, who was battling Lewy body disease, leaves behind an immense career and a devastated daughter, Laura Smet. Smet recently shared on social media that she has “lost half of her heart.” To ensure a respectful tribute, strict security measures were put in place at the Parisian building. With filtered invitations and required passwords, nothing was left to chance to guarantee the privacy of loved ones.
A close call: Claire Chazal narrowly avoids a mishap at Saint-Sulpice During this highly organized protocol, a moment of unease occurred. As Claire Chazal walked towards the church entrance, she suddenly slipped and almost fell to the ground in front of the crowd. A security guard, stationed nearby to control access, immediately reacted. He managed to catch the presenter just in time before she hit the ground.
After being assisted back on her feet, Claire Chazal gracefully regained composure. Without letting the incident affect her, she continued to walk with a smile, displaying a natural lightness after the brief scare. The focus swiftly returned to the morning’s proceedings.
A gathering of stars supports Laura Smet The ceremony continued in an atmosphere filled with sorrow and respect. Many iconic figures were present to support Laura Smet and her half-brother David Hallyday. Notable personalities such as Catherine Deneuve, Benjamin Biolay, and Eddy Mitchell were seen, while Brigitte Macron represented the political sphere and praised Smet as “an actress with whom we have loved, dreamed, and grown.”
The audience was particularly moved by the presence of Jean-Louis Borloo, the late actress’s former partner, and Michel Drucker, deeply affected by the loss of his friend. Despite the incident with Claire Chazal, a sense of calm and solemnity prevailed inside the church walls. This farewell will be remembered as a moment of unity between the public and the artists. Everyone left with the memory of an exceptional woman whose discretion was honored until the very end.
