Carla Bruni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carla Bruni
Bruni in 2021
Spouse of the President of France
In role 2 February 2008 – 15 May 2012
President	Nicolas Sarkozy
Preceded by	Cécilia Sarkozy (2007)
Succeeded by	Valérie Trierweiler
Personal details
Born	Carla Gilberta Bruni Tedeschi (1967-12-23) 23 December 1967 (age 57) Turin, Italy
Citizenship	Italy France (since 2008)
Spouse	Nicolas Sarkozy ​ (m. 2008)​
Domestic partner	Raphaël Enthoven (2001–2007)
Children	2
Parents	Marisa Borini (mother) Alberto Bruni Tedeschi [fr] (legal father)
Relatives	Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (sister)
Occupation	Singer songwriter model musician
Musical career
Genres	Chanson, French music
Years active	2002–2008, 2013–present
Labels	Naïve Records, EMI
Carla Bruni Modeling information Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Hair color Brown Eye color Blue Agency Storm Management (London) d' Management (Milan) ZZO (Paris)

Carla Bruni is a famous singer, songwriter, and former fashion model. She was also the First Lady of France from 2008 to 2012. This was when she was married to the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy.

Carla was born in Italy and moved to France when she was seven years old. She worked as a model from 1987 to 1997. After that, she started a career in music. She wrote songs for other artists, like Julien Clerc. Carla released her first album, Quelqu'un m'a dit, in 2003. It was very popular in France. She won an award for Female Artist of the Year in 2004. Carla has released several albums, including No Promises (2005), Comme si de rien n'était (2008), Little French Songs (2013), and French Touch (2017). In 2024, she returned to the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Early Life and Family Background

Carla Bruni was born in Turin, Italy, on December 23, 1967. Her legal parents are Marisa Borini, a concert pianist, and Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, an industrialist and composer. In 2008, Carla shared that her biological father is Maurizio Remmert, a classical guitarist.

Carla has a sister named Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, who is an actress and film director. Her brother, Virginio Bruni Tedeschi, passed away in 2006. Carla's family moved to France in 1975. They moved to avoid threats from a group called the Red Brigades in Italy. Carla grew up in France from the age of seven. She studied art and architecture in Paris but left school at 19 to become a model.

Carla Bruni's Career Journey

Modelling Career (1987–1996)

Carla Bruni started her modelling career in 1987 at age 19. She signed with City Models. She became a well-known model for famous brands like Christian Dior, Givenchy, Chanel, and Versace. By the 1990s, she was one of the highest-paid models in the world.

Carla Bruni with actor Vincent Perez at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival

Music Career Begins (1997–2005)

In 1997, Carla decided to leave modelling to focus on music. She started writing songs. In 1999, she sent her lyrics to Julien Clerc, who used six of her songs on his 2000 album.

Her first album, Quelqu'un m'a dit, came out in 2003. It was a big success, selling two million copies. Songs from this album were used in movies and TV shows. In 2005, she also wrote lyrics for 10 songs on Louis Bertignac's album Longtemps. She sang two duets on that album.

Later Albums and Projects (2006–Present)

Carla continued making music after she married. Her third album, Comme si de rien n'était, was released in 2008. She wrote most of the songs on it. The money from this album was given to charity.

In 2009, Carla sang for Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday in New York City. She also recorded a duet with Harry Connick, Jr. for his album Your Songs. They sang The Beatles' song "And I Love Her".

Carla also appeared in a film directed by Woody Allen called Midnight in Paris in 2011. She played a museum guide. In September 2017, Carla returned to the fashion runway. She closed the Versace spring/summer 2018 fashion show with other famous models. In October 2024, she walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Carla Bruni performing in December 2017.

First Lady of France (2008–2012)

After Carla Bruni married President Nicolas Sarkozy on February 2, 2008, she became the First Lady of France. She lived at the Élysée Palace in Paris. She had an office there and a private secretary.

Even though she didn't have an official government role, Carla helped her husband with many duties. She went with him on important visits to other countries, like the United Kingdom. She also met with leaders like the Dalai Lama.

Carla Bruni also worked as an ambassador for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. She visited countries like Burkina Faso and Benin to support this organization. In 2010, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the most powerful women in the world.

Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni leaving the Elysee Palace, May 15, 2012

Personal Life

Carla Bruni has two children. Her son, Aurélien, was born in 2001. Her daughter, Giulia, was born on October 19, 2011, in Paris.

Carla met Nicolas Sarkozy in November 2007. They married a few months later, on February 2, 2008. This was Carla's first marriage. She became a French citizen in December 2008. She has also stated that she still holds Italian citizenship.

Carla Bruni with Gursharan Kaur, July 14, 2009

Discography

Studio albums

• 2003: Quelqu'un m'a dit
• 2007: No Promises
• 2008: Comme si de rien n'était
• 2013: Little French Songs
• 2017: French Touch
• 2020: Carla Bruni

Filmography

Honours and Awards

• France:
  • Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, 2003
• Benin:
  • Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin (2010)
• Spain:
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2009)