Invited by Isabelle Ithurburu on the occasion of a portrait in 50 minutes InsideDavid Hallyday made some secrets about his children. The singer has two daughters and a boy: Ilona and Emma, born from his relationship with Estelle Lefébure, and Cameron, whom he had with Alexandra Pastor.
David Hallyday was able to talk about his relationship with them, as well as the place that Johnny Hallyday had in their lives. Astonishing revelations about a little-known facet of the “taulier”which greatly affected Internet users.
David Hallyday spoke about his three children
At 28 and 26 years old respectively, Ilona and Emma Smet are the pride of their father. The two young girls inherited the stunning beauty of their mother and follow in his footsteps into the world of modeling. Cameron, 19, is a student in Madrid.
“Yes, clearly, my children are my greatest achievement“, declared David Hallyday to Isabelle Ithurburu. “My children have always been an extension of myself. I did everything I could and I hope I did well. They have become good people today“, said the singer with pride.
What grandfather was Johnny Hallyday to his grandchildren?
Laura Smet’s brother also indicated that he “ suffered greatly from the absence of [son] father“. Indeed, Johnny Hallyday would not have been present enough for his son during his childhood, even if he clarified that he was nevertheless “ raised in love“. Fortunately, the two men became closer, notably through the album Blood for blood that David Hallyday wrote for his father.
But what kind of grandfather was Johnny Hallyday for Ilona, Emma and Cameron? “ Hyper present, when he saw them“, indicated David Hallyday. « Not enough for my taste« , however qualified the singer. It must be said that the interpreter of Hold back the night spent a lot of time away from France during the young years of his grandchildren.
“They started their lives in the United States, so it was complicated to see each other« , revealed the son of Sylvie Vartan. “ But he adored his grandchildren, a kind of passion. He gave a lot of attention. These are very, very good memories“, David Hallyday added with emotion about his father.
Internet users reacted to David Hallyday’s interview
Following the comments of Estelle Lefébure’s ex-husband, Internet users did not hide their admiration. « Very nice person, very simple!“, commented an Instagram user in reaction to David Hallyday’s interview. “ I find it more and more beautiful and serene“, said a fan.
Several years after the death of Johnny Hallyday, his son will pay tribute to him on stage. At 57, the singer will begin a major tour where he will sing both titles from his own repertoire and his father’s greatest hits. We can bet that the public will be there for this show which promises to be one of the events of the next school year.
