In full promotion of his first spy novel entitled Emmawhich is scheduled for publication on May 16, Jean Reno recently gave an interview to Paris Match. For the occasion, the famous actor opened the doors of his apartment located in Greenwich Villagea popular and primarily residential neighborhood in New York.
“ He lives surrounded by photos of everyone who matters to him. Starting with his wife Zofia, former model, ex-muse of Ralph Lauren“, indicates our colleagues. Besides his relatives, he also has his portrait “ in a frame on a shelf“. A unique shot on which “ we recognize Jean with his friends: Luc Besson, of course, but also Dustin Hoffman, Steve Martin, and especially Johnny, present everywhere“.
In New York, Jean Reno admits not having “ a lot » of friends. “ But there are people I get along well with. French people, like Marc Lévy (…) and Americans like Robert de Niro, who does not live far away. He is an acquaintance that I would describe as strong. I say that you should not meet your idols: you are often disappointed. But Robert is one of those rare legends who deserve to be known, he is someone very profound.“
Jean Reno lets loose on the city of Paris
A few years ago, Jean Reno decided to leave France to settle in the United States. The reason ? “ Because that’s where I met Zofia (with whom he has two children: Cielo born in 2009, and Dean born in 2011, editor’s note). So we stayed here, without asking any questions“, he confided.
But before packing his bags in the Big Apple, Christian Clavier’s sidekick resided in Los Angeles, a city of which he unfortunately does not have good memories. “ New York is an easy city which I prefer in Los Angeles, where I lived for six months while filming Godzilla. I suffered a lot from loneliness there. In America, if you talk about opening a candy store, everyone will think it’s a great idea. In France, people will look at you like you’re crazy.“
Just like Omar Sy, he does not feel nostalgia for France. “ Because I go there whenever I want. As for Paris, I don’t like it at all anymore. It’s confusing, chaotic, violent, I’m no longer comfortable there, and many friends of my generation think the same. But the South is great. Daniel Auteuil is very close to my house. Didier Flamand is in Arles. » Touching confidences!
