he confides in the search for his biological mother

VIDEO – Visiting the set of C to youMonday November 25, Olivier Rousteing spoke about a subject dear to his heart: the search for his biological mother. A quest for identity which, according to him, had a profound impact on him.

Revelations that Olivier Rousteing still has difficulty accepting… Passing on the set of C to youMonday November 25, the headliner of the Balmain house was questioned on a subject that is still delicate in her eyes: her adoption. For good reason, born under X in 1985, he was then adopted by a couple from Bordeaux. However, he always sought information about his biological mother. A very important quest for identity in his eyes and which he also mentioned in the documentary entitled Wonder Boy, Olivier Rousteing, né sous Xreleased in 2019.

In this adaptation, directed by Anissa Bonnefont, Olivier Rousteing learned in particular that his biological mother had given birth to him when she was only 15 years old. “It's horriblehe then reacted, with tears in his eyes. It's atrocious!“In front of Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine, he revealed ample confidences about the reaction he had when he learned, in front of the camera, so many revelations about the one who gave him life.”When I discovered these answers, it was extremely hard. Already experiencing them in front of the camera, but also simply experiencing them“, he explained, solemnly. Unfortunately, almost five years after the release of this documentary, the 39-year-old artistic director – still looking for answers – has still not had the opportunity to meet your biological mother…

Olivier Rousteing grateful: this tender declaration made to his biological mother

Still during his time on the set of C to youOlivier Rousteing then wanted to speak a little more about his adoption. If, in recent years, his biological mother did not wish to interact with him, the artistic director of the Balmain house nevertheless wanted to thank her publicly. “If she looks at me tonight, I think I'll say thank you. Because I won't be here with you tonight. Because I wouldn't have had the chance or the strength to be who I am today“, he added, grateful. A delicate speech to which he did not fail to point out, affectionately, to what extent he has “amazing adoptive parents“.

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