Dogs don’t make cats. While physical similarities can sometimes be difficult to see between a grandfather and his grandson, it also happens that some people look exactly alike. Guest on the set of the show What an era! from France 2, Victor Belmondo was taken by surprise by Christophe Dechavanne when the host pointed out how much the young actor resembled his illustrious grandfatherdied in 2021.
“If you had a crushed nose, you are the portrait of Jean-Paul, it’s crazy“, said Christophe Dechavanne, who continued by emphasizing that on certain levels, Victor Belmondo could be mistaken for his grandfather. An observation which allowed Léa Salamé to question the young actor on his feelings regarding his resemblance which could be poorly experienced.
“I think you’re tired of it.”
If the atmosphere was rather good on the set, Victor Belmondo reacting with humor to Christophe Dechavanne’s remark, Léa Salamé wondered: “I think you’re tired of being told that…“, implying that the young actor could find a certain weariness in the comparisons between him and Jean-Paul Belmondo. But obviously, this is not the case.
“No, I’m not tired of it, I understand it“, he began to explain, “I don’t realize that I look like him. I’m starting to believe it because I’m told, because I see montages like that [ndlr
: un photomontage comparant les deux hommes était diffusé à
l’écran]”. The young actor will also explain that the comparison is normal, thus implying that it is logical that the remark should be made to him.
Victor Belmondo: a strong relationship with his grandfather
Victor Belmondo, actor and grandson of French cinema legend Jean-Paul Belmondo, spoke a strong relationship with his grandfatherabout which he is not afraid to speak honestly. Jean-Paul, an emblematic figure of cinema, profoundly influenced Victor, who, despite his grandfather’s reluctance, followed in his footsteps while creating his own career.
Although Victor grew up in the shadow of this giant of the 7th art,
he has now been able to find his way with respect and admiration for the family heritagewhile asserting his identity as an actor. The bond between the two men perfectly represents the idea of artistic transmission between generations.
