By Earth Cousteau
– Published on Oct 04, 2024 at 5:50 p.m.
Gérard Depardieu has been going through a storm for two years, but his daughter, Julie, seems to be sailing on a cloud with her companion, Philippe Katerine. This contrast raises a thorny question: what does the actor really think of his son-in-law, who, like him, has his share of controversies?
It has been more than a decade now since Philippe Katerine and Julie Depardieu live a romance worthy of a rose-tinted scenario! Who would have thought they would be a couple, especially after their first meeting was… let’s say, a real disaster? In an interview for Paris Match on January 28, 2021, the daughter of Gérard Depardieu recounted their first meeting in 2008 during a photo shoot. According to him, “ It was endless, we didn’t agree on anything. There was no way he liked me. » And yet, a year later, she received an offer to star in a film with him. Surprised, she initially refused, convinced that her companion was going to do the same. She added with a smile: “ I knew at that moment that he adored me! »
Gérard Depardieu: his daughter and son-in-law happy as ever
Since their meeting, Julie Depardieu et Philippe Katerine never let each other go, and their complicity gave birth to two little treasures: Billy in 2011, then Alfred in 2012. The actress also confided to our colleagues: “ We love each other as much in our madness as in our simplicity. On a daily basis, he is balanced. He puts his madness into his creations, drawing, singing or writing. » Their love, according to her, remains a true mystery, unpredictable and unexpected.
The daughter of Gérard Depardieu, who set a surprising taboo in her relationship, also admitted that motherhood was not in her initial plans: “ I didn’t want children, the idea scared me. I didn’t think I was made for family life “, she explained. Yet the magic of their relationship took over. In a rare moment of confidence, this discreet and intriguing couple shared some secrets with Nous Deux magazine.
Philippe Katerine validated by his father-in-law?
Talking about her very first meeting with Philippe Katerine, Julie Depardieu admits to having had doubts: “ When I met him, I was like, “Oh my, This will never work between us!“I came back from Beirut and I couldn’t stop talking to him about Wagner. He probably thought I was completely crazy ”, she remembers with a smile.
For his part, the one who created controversy during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics did not fail to add a touch of humor: “ It’s really exciting to live with her. We are very different, but frankly, I wouldn’t want to make love to my double, it would be terrifying! »And what about relations with Gérard Depardieu? Julie does not hesitate to reassure: “ Gérard adores Philippe! He often comes to our house. Many see Philippe as an extravagant guyand it’s true that I can be too, but in reality, he has this gift of attracting people. He knows, he feels. He is very reassuring, you can really count on him. »
Gérard Depardieu in turmoil
In recent months, Gérard Depardieu has taken center stage for inglorious reasons. In August 2018, the actor was accused of rape and sexual harassment by Charlotte Arnoulda matter that gained momentum in April 2023, when 13 women testified in Mediapartdescribing attacks or scenes they allegedly witnessed. As if that were not enough, a previously unseen video emerged, showing Depardieu making appalling comments in front of a little girl, including very inappropriate comments about women on horses, on the show Complément d’Enquête.
Faced with this surge of criticism, the actor broke his silence in Le Figaro in October 2023, stating: “ I have never, ever abused a woman. Hurting a woman would be like hitting my own mother “. Some loyal friends, including Jose Dayan et Carole Bouquetdid not hesitate to support him, emphasizing his “modest” character and his alleged incapacity to rape. However, until proven guilty, Depardieu remains presumed innocent.
