“I had the feeling of being absolutely filthy”: these criticisms which marked Chimène Badi at the start of her career

An emblematic face of the French music scene for more than 20 years, Chimène Badi was still a young girl when her musical career took offfollowing his notable participation in the cult M6 show called Pop stars. Previously, the young aspiring singer had applied to participate in the Star Academy and to Star Seedunfortunately without success. Ultimately, Chimène Badi's perseverance paid off, given that she will have several decisive encounters during the former M6 TV show. Barely a year later, his solo career was launched in the best way with the cult hit Between us. Became a real hit when it was released in 2003this song still remains the most famous title in Chimène Badi's repertoire today.

Currently in the middle of a promotional tour for her new album, the singer was on the show 50′ insidepresented by Isabelle Ithurburu Saturday November 9, 2024 on TF1. That day, the journalist returned to her guest's career. Chimène Badi took the opportunity to discuss the criticism she has received at the start of her journey as a musician. “At that time, we paid a lot of attention to physical appearance. And so, I wasn't expecting all that. With the naivety that characterized me at the time, I thought that I was going to be on stage, that I was going to sing, and that people were going to like my music, or not. But it would stop there“, firstly underlined the musician. “What were you hearing and reading that was hurting you?“, Isabelle Ithurburu asked her guest of the day.

Chimène Badi was able to count on her family in the face of criticism

“I've had a lot of criticism about my figure and my skin. These are things that came up a lot“, recalled Chimène Badi. “Photos taken in bulk, which we found plastered on the front pages of magazines. It wasn't pretty. That wasn't cool for an 18 year old girl. Afterwards it's like that. It sure is heartbreaking. Of course there was a moment when when I looked in the mirror, I had the feeling of being absolutely filthy. But in reality… I know I have a super beautiful heart“, the singer then added. “Fortunately I had my family and my entourage. But it stole some moments“, finally concluded Chimène Badi.