Clara Morgane shares her journey as a writer and feminist, emphasizing how writing served as a refuge from her anxieties. In her music, particularly her EP *À l’infini*, she explores complex relationships with women and personal freedom. Morgane advocates for female solidarity and humanist feminism, rejecting competition among women. She expresses her struggles and resilience while challenging outdated notions of feminism, asserting that true empowerment lies in embracing one’s identity and advocating for equal rights and freedoms.
Clara Morgane: A Journey Through Writing and Feminism
LE KAWA #20 Clara Morgane often finds herself misunderstood, as many focus solely on her past rather than recognizing her passion for writing. “Writing saved me,” she shares candidly over coffee on a chilly afternoon. “It helped me escape my anxieties and the environments I didn’t enjoy, like math class, where I would pen essays about idleness and anarchy. That’s where my writing journey began, as an act of rebellion.” Her resilience shines through, revealing a woman who has learned to confront challenges not only from the outside world but also from within herself. In her latest EP À l’infini, released on February 14, Morgane delves into her complex relationships with women, her existential dilemmas, and an intense desire for freedom.
Empowering Women Through Music
Hello Clara! In the chorus of your first single “Mesdames“, you sing: “Mesdames blame me without knowing my soul, they judge and damn me.” Is this song a confrontation with other women, whom you describe as “a mirror that would hold it against you to exist”?
Clara Morgane: When I moved to Paris, I was somewhat naive and light-hearted. I sought friendships with women who shared my vibrant energy, but that was not my experience. Instead, I encountered rejection and jealousy among us, leaving me longing for female connection. This song is a heartfelt message to women, urging them to shed their preconceived notions and prejudices about femininity. We can embrace our differences while still being intelligent, sharing the same space without competition. Ultimately, I have a deep admiration for women.
Do you identify as a feminist?
Clara Morgane: Absolutely, but I don’t subscribe to anti-male sentiments. I consider myself a humanist feminist, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for everyone. We make up half the world’s population! If we could dismiss societal pressures that pit us against one another, we could progress more rapidly. By 2025, it’s clear that female solidarity is our greatest strength, and we could have achieved so much more had we supported each other instead of succumbing to jealousy and competition. While these tendencies may be more common among women, men often thrive without such rivalry. Together, we possess immense power.
You express strong emotions in your lyrics: “They tore away my body and my lips / They stained my heart and my dreams.” You don’t hold back!
Clara Morgane: This is my first time boldly expressing these truths, especially as I embrace my forties. For too long, I focused on crafting pleasant rhymes to gain acceptance, chasing love and validation. I realize now that my past experiences have shaped me, particularly my early involvement in the adult industry, which thrust me into the spotlight for two decades. Despite my hard work to prove myself as a capable, intelligent woman, I’ve come to the conclusion that the love I sought from others may never actually come. As I turned forty, I began to see my life differently, recognizing that the pursuit of love shouldn’t come at the cost of my well-being.
You’ve mentioned that women resented you for being open about yourself. How have men reacted, especially since you began modeling at such a young age?
Clara Morgane: I don’t concern myself with the male gaze! I embrace my femininity and leverage my attributes. I am fortunate to articulate my thoughts and negotiate effectively, which has worked in my favor. My struggles have mostly been with women. I’ve longed for their love and acceptance, which I didn’t receive until much later in life.
Did you ever feel stigmatized?
Clara Morgane: Completely. For a long time, I felt as though I had to lower my head and accept that their love might never be mine.
What would you say to those who argue that showcasing your “attributes” contradicts feminist ideals?
Clara Morgane: That perspective is outdated, reminiscent of 1970s feminism. When I arrived in Paris, I encountered a brand of feminism that judged and scrutinized. True feminism is about love, equality, and the freedom to express one’s sexuality, something I’ve struggled to experience myself.
Can you elaborate on that?
Clara Morgane: Society often associates strong libido with men. Though I have represented that idea, my personal experience has been quite the opposite. My body has always been a canvas for my creativity and expression, not a reflection of my sexual life. This antiquated feminism fails to recognize that being a feminist in 2025 means advocating for equal rights, potential, and freedoms for women. I champion absolute freedom and want to hold men to the same standards they impose on us. Why not?
Unfortunately, the freedom of women and gender minorities continues to be threatened. What