Many French stars have chosen to leave France to live in a foreign country. We think in particular of Omar Sy who chose to settle in the United States to develop his career and to avoid media pressure in France. Some choose to leave France for tax or even security reasons. others just prefer to leave the capital for the calm of the French provinces. Christian Clavier is one of those stars who chose to go into exile in another country. First of all, in the United Kingdom. Visitors has since left his suitcases with our Belgian neighbors.
Christian Clavier and his exile to the United Kingdom
In 2012, Christian Clavier chose to leave France to settle in London, United Kingdom. Many media claimed at the time that his departure was linked to tax reasons. However, the actor, who has no taboos about his intimate life, was the victim of numerous attacks. The actor was in fact very close to candidate Nicolas Sarkozy. His support for the former French President was very poorly received.
Moreover, Christian Clavier was not the only one to be the victim of these attacks. His family members also received many comments. His agent, Alexandra Schamis, explained at the time: “He felt fed up
especially since his loved ones also suffered from the situation. His temporary installation in London is also motivated by a concern for personal and family well-being.
The actor is now in Belgium
A few years ago, the one who is part of the Splendid troupe was forced to leave the United Kingdom because of Brexit. Christian Clavier did not see himself returning to France. He therefore chose to settle with our Belgian neighbors. Many stars have chosen to go into exile in this flat country. This is the case, for example, of Gérard Depardieu, Dany Boon, the host Arthur or even Francis Lalanne.
If for many of them this choice was purely for tax reasons, for others it was simply about their love for the country. Francis Lalanne explained in particular: “OYou don't go into exile when you love Belgium the way I love it. It feels more like we're coming home.. This attraction is really Montaigne and La Boétie. It's because it was me and because it was her. I don't know how to explain that. But when I set foot in this country, I felt at home.”
Why did Christian Clavier leave Paris?
Christian Clavier was recently interviewed by our colleagues at Ciné-Télé Revue. The actor explained his choice to leave France. “Paris has become unlivable. At home, the atmosphere is more friendly and international. This is what I liked in London, where I also lived, until Brexit.” he confided.
He then explained why he chose Belgium. He admitted: “And then in Belgium, I like the mentality, the simplicity, the warmth, the good-natured spirit. There remains a contact between people that there is not in Paris, where the relationship to notoriety prevents this.” And you ? Do you understand his choice?
