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Gad Elmaleh, one of the most beloved figures of humor in France, surprised his audience by revealing that he had never finalized the steps to obtain French nationality.
In an interview broadcast Sunday January 5 on France 2 In 20h30the 53-year-old comedian explained the reasons behind this unusual decision.
“Such work that I gave up”
Born in Casablanca, Moroccoand holder of Canadian nationality since the 1990s, Gad Elmaleh has lived in France for several years and has built an impressive career in the French cultural landscape. However, he does not have a French passport.
During his interview, he confided that he had abandoned the administrative procedures to acquire French citizenship due to their complexity.
“I started the process a long time ago, and it was so much work that I gave up,” he declared.
The comedian also expressed his attachment to his position as a well-integrated immigrant in France:
“I liked the idea of being an immigrant in France for whom things are going very well, who lives the life of the French, and who does not need to become French to be loved and appreciated. »
A flourishing career despite everything
This lack of French nationality has not prevented him from establishing himself as a key figure in the French cultural scene. With his talents of imitation and his unique humor, Gad Elmaleh has known for almost 20 years of resounding successwhether on stage or in the cinema.
Currently, the artist is preparing to present his latest show, entitled “Himself”au Paris Dome from January 28. A tour throughout France is planned until June 2025, thus confirming his status as a cultural icon in the country.
A special relationship with the French public
Despite his Moroccan and Canadian nationality, Gad Elmaleh knew how to conquer the hearts of the French, who adopted him as one of their own. This particular bond, based on humor and proximity, illustrates that it is possible to fully integrate without conforming to all administrative symbols.
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