“The most beautiful girl in the world”, the daughter of the former Premier League international, engaged 20 years after the photo-event
Article by Andra Mocanu – Published on Thursday, 12 March 2026, 09:12 / Updated on Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:13
Thylane Blondeau, one of the first Internet sensations, named in 2006 “the most beautiful girl in the world”, is engaged.
Thylane, now 25 years old, is the daughter of Patrick Blondeau, a former international with two selections in the first representative of France. The right-back has played for FC Martigues, AS Monaco, Sheffield Wednesday, Bordeaux, Marseille, Watford and US Creteil in his career.
PHOTO GALLERY. 20 years later, “the most beautiful girl in the world” got engaged
In 2006, a photo of the former footballer's daughter went viral. A blond, blue-eyed child whom the international press called “the most beautiful in the world.” Certain controversies also followed around Thylane, due to a professional photo shoot done for Vogue magazine, at an age considered by netizens to be far too young.
20 years apart, Thylane has taken an important step in life. She got engaged to Benjamin Atta, a famous French DJ: “I said yes to my best friend. It's forever!”
The marriage proposal took place in a romantic setting in Greece.
Thylane Blondeau has a brilliant career as a model, being the image of some luxury brands in the fashion world. In 2018, she also launched her own clothing brand. He also flirted with acting, debuting in 2015 in the film “Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues”.
