Guest of the show “What a time!” this Saturday, November 9, on France 2, Florent Peyre surprised viewers by telling an anecdote about his partner Virginie Stref, revealing why he refused to propose to her. A confession full of humor which says a lot about their relationship which has already lasted thirteen years.
Florent Peyre, guest on the set of “Quelle époque!”, spoke about his relationship with Virginie Stref © France 2, Quelle époque!
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This Saturday, November 9, 2024, Florent Peyre made a notable appearance in What an era!the show broadcast on France 2. The comedian and actor will take on the main role in Commander Saint-Bartha new mini-series from TF1 where he plays Commander Gabriel Saint-Barthélémy. Made up of six 52-minute episodes, this fiction, filmed last winter in Guadeloupe, will begin broadcasting on Thursday, November 21. Known for its incisive humorthe 44-year-old man took advantage of this opportunity to confide in his relationship with Virginie Stref, his partner of thirteen years and accomplished actress.
Florent Peyre lifts the veil on his relationship with Virginie Stref
Questioned by Léa Salamé, who does not fail to ask him if his wife had proposed marriage to him and if he had refused, the comedian responds bluntly: “Yes, that’s true.”. The latter nevertheless clarifies the situation, specifying with a smile: “She didn't propose to me. She said, 'I'd love it if you proposed to me,' to which I said, 'No.' A refusal which, far from being a sign of disenchantment, reveals on the contrary the strength of their relationship.
Indeed, Florent Peyre explains that, for him, having a child together is a much more powerful proof of commitment than marriage. “It's much stronger to have a child than to get married in my eyes“he declares, all smiles. A conviction which testifies to the depth of his feelings towards Virginie Stref, with whom he has shared his life for thirteen years now.
Florent Peyre and Virginie Stref: a close and discreet couple
If Florent Peyre often makes the public laugh on stage and on screen, the father prefers to keep his private life out of sight. However, it is rare for the actor to confide, even less about his relationship with Virginie Stref, talented actress known for her appearances in television and theater productions. The actress notably played in the series In the shadowsbroadcast on France Télévisions, and stood out for playing the role of Oriane in The Mysteries of Love in 2022 and 2023. The latter has also appeared in plays such as Massacre of the princessproving his talent on the stage.
Virginie Stref shares the same passion for the stage than her companion, but she also cultivates discretion. Florent Peyre confided this during an interview with Tele-Leisuresaying he is “very happy” in his married life, which he describes as “magnificent”. Since their meeting in 2011, the couple seems to have the perfect love, supported by common values and mutual admiration.
A happy family, with no wedding plans in sight
Beyond their life as a couple, Florent Peyre and Virginie Stref share another happiness: that of being parents. In 2017, their family grew with the birth of their son, Marius. Since then, the comedian has fully blossomed in his role as a father, going so far as to describe himself as a “daddy hen”. In his interview for Tele-Leisurehe confides his family happiness in these terms: “All three of us are very happy. God knows I love my son and if he wasn't in my life I would be very very unhappy“.
As for the idea of having a second child, Florent Peyre is reserved. The cinema enthusiast puts forward ecological reasons, considering himself as a “convinced eco-friendly“, but also underlines his attachment to the perfect balance of the trio he forms with Virginie and their son. And for him, their relationship and their family are sufficient in themselves, proving that it is not necessary to pass through the altar to be fulfilled.
