Not at all—it's actually a strength. It gives my unique style an effortless edge. Plus, practically speaking, it helps with magazine covers. Femininity also opens up a broader range of comedic themes. That said, there are trade-offs: because I'm slim and prioritize self-care, I can't joke about weight issues, for example. Being flirtatious has its advantages and disadvantages, like anything else. Women don't age quite like men, so I've got maybe 4-5 years of beauty capital left—I'm making the most of it! (laughs)
I drink plenty of water now, unlike before when I was hooked on sodas. My golden rule: always remove makeup thoroughly. Off-camera, I go bare-faced to let my skin breathe. I'm a fan of oils—castor, sweet almond, olive—and Vichy Ideal Body Oil. I love trying new products; right now, Sanoflore's Elixir des Reines is a favorite. Whenever possible, I book facial treatments, especially on the road. In big hotels, I hit the spa. I aim for at least two facials a month, followed by a 10-15 minute hammam after workouts. It's my downtime to relax completely.
I swear by Myriam K.'s products—they're excellent. Weekly salon treatments there keep it healthy. Occasionally, I deep-condition with olive oil. Every wash includes shampoo, conditioner, and mask; my trick is leaving a bit of mask in for extra nourishment. I minimize heat tools like straighteners and dryers. I used to re-brush daily, but now I embrace the natural look, refreshing with serum. Styled yet tousled is my vibe. Away from the spotlight, it's all natural curls.
Eyeliner for instant impact—M.A.C.'s Fluidline is my go-to, even on rushed days. Concealer to banish that 'you look tired' comment; M.A.C. again. Guerlain's Terracotta powder for a sun-kissed glow with SPF. And an eyebrow pencil—they transform the face (M.A.C. Crayon à Sourcils).
Plenty when younger, like pairing smoky eyes with bright red lips for a McDonald's run—just to show off. Now, with pro makeup artists around, I save bold looks for evenings. Last summer's hair disaster: a fringe on my low forehead, plus French straightening on one section. Smooth bangs on curly hair? Disaster. The stylist swore it'd revert in two months—it didn't, ruining my lengths. I cursed them at the beach this summer. Cutting it off as soon as it grows out.
Absolutely: L'Eau des Merveilles by Hermès, my long-time favorite. It's like they made it for me—irks me when others wear it! Bold, non-sweet, almost unisex. In winter, I switch to For Her by Narciso Rodriguez or Daisy by Marc Jacobs, but always return to L'Eau des Merveilles.
New style once a week when not touring; otherwise, I rehearse with my dancers. I mix in bootcamp, splits, weights, and cardio. L'Usine is my top Paris gym. Personal trainer Tomy keeps me on track, and I follow Nadege Ndjebayi's Instagram workouts.
Very much now. Intense training demands clean fuel. No more sodas, bread, chips, or sweets—everything I craved! Lots of fruit instead. It's tough at first, but creates a positive cycle. Water replaced sodas (sparkling with grenadine to start, now plain).
It began post-show when fans snapped me in an old puffer jacket on Instagram—embarrassing! We sourced knits from Saint-Pierre Market, made vests. Demand grew via socials. Sis styled me for TV, leading to capsule collections. Now it's thriving!
*DVD of her show C’est moi la plus belge (final dates Dec 13-14, 2017 at Olympia) released Oct 10, 2017.
My nephew Dalil has Down syndrome; navigating support is tough. They can attend mainstream schools but need aides—not always funded. Specialized schools mix disabilities, limiting progress. We homeschool him amid fights. Sharing online connected us with other families; sis offers advice, sparking the association. Using my platform for change feels right.
My film It's All for Me (writer, director, star—a fictionalized life story) drops Nov 29. Aiming to be the first French-speaking female stand-up in English in the US. Plus a second film and more projects...
