On May 11, 1992, French viewers discovered Hélène, Nicolas, Christian, Johanna, Bénédicte, José and Laly for the first time on their screens in the sitcom Helen and the Boys. They probably had no idea that these characters would become the heroes of their youth and that their story would span several generations, and be the subject of different sequels (The Miracle of Love, The Holiday of Loveet The Mysteries of Love). The actors, who were just starting out in the profession, were propelled to the rank of national stars very quickly. This created friendships between them. Couples have been made and broken. Hélène Rollèsthe main heroine, and Patrick Puydebat, who played Nicolas, lived a romance in real life.
“At first she couldn’t get away with me.”confided Patrick Puydebat during his appearance on the show At Jordan’son C8, this Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Their personality differences could have made their relationship complicated, but the two young actors at the time adapted, to the point that they came to fall in love. “She was very professional, super serious. I arrived late. I was a scumbag. I annoyed him a lot.” Then, one thing led to another, from simple colleagues to becoming friends and lovers. “We realized that we hung out with the same people on set. We tended to hang out with technicians more than actors. We had the same groups in the evening. We had acquaintances“explained Patrick Puydebat.
Patrick Puydebat on the subject of Hélène Rollès: “I calmed down to arouse her interest”
Hélène Rollès was of unfailing support with Patrick Puydebat and his other partners on screen. She took notoriety more easily and gave them advice. “I admired her seriousness, her professionalism and above all her state of mind. Being placed in the spotlight at lightning speed… We had to contain all that. She was a teacher. Nothing shook him. I don’t know what it takes to upset her. She is incredible. She was a huge help to all of us. For the way we had to approach this sudden notoriety.” This strength of character not only won Patrick Puydebat’s admiration, but it also aroused romantic feelings in him and pushed him to change for the better. “She aroused my interest. I calmed down to arouse hers. We ended up getting along. We spent a few years together.” The couple that formed Hélène Rollès and Patrick Puydebat on screen has become a reality. This love affair lasted three and a half years. Then everything stopped for reasons they always kept secret. But this has never impacted their work: “We always remained friends.”
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