On Friday, April 17, Nathalie Baye turned 77. Known for her relationship with Johnny Hallyday, her last publicized love affair dates back to the 1990s with Jean-Louis Borloo.
Her relationship with Johnny Hallyday captivated the crowds. After their breakup in 1986, the actress chose to keep her private life private. She never again appeared in public with the men she was involved with. Today, it remains unclear if any of them were by her side when she passed away at the age of 77 on the evening of April 17, suffering from Lewy body disease. Her last known public relationship dates back to the 1990s.
At that time, following her split from Johnny Hallyday, she met Jean-Louis Borloo. He was a business lawyer who was just beginning to enter politics. He later became the mayor of Valenciennes, Minister of Employment, Minister of Economy, and a Member of Parliament. The actress and the politician reportedly began dating in 1988, as reported by the magazine “Ici Paris” in 2020. They allegedly met in Saint-Tropez while Nathalie Baye was on vacation with her daughter, Laura Smet.
In a place frequented by many celebrities, paparazzi were always eager to capture prominent stars. On one occasion, when the couple was enjoying the seaside, they were photographed, but the images were never published. The lawyer of Nathalie Baye and Jean-Louis Borloo managed to prevent the photos from being released, causing them to disappear forever.
It is difficult to determine the duration of their romance. The actress of “Juste la fin du monde” by Xavier Dolan never mentioned this relationship in the media, and the politician remained silent on the matter. Although Jean-Louis Borloo married journalist Béatrice Schönberg in 2005, they seem to have maintained a good friendship.
In 2009, the former president of the Union of Democrats and Independents was reportedly present when Nathalie Baye received the Legion of Honour. Six years later, she publicly supported him when he established the Energies for Africa Foundation, a massive project aimed at improving electricity access in Africa. On June 15, 2019, Jean-Louis Borloo even attended the wedding of his former partner’s daughter, Laura Smet, indicating that their friendship remained intact despite their breakup. It is uncertain if the politician was able to see the actress one last time before her passing.
