On February 25, during the 47th edition of the Césars, Antoine de Caunes will take on the role of master of ceremonies for the tenth time… a record! From the magazine Gala released this Thursday, the 68-year-old host celebrated this milestone by looking back on some of his best memories at the helm of the ceremony. Of course, seeing his daughter Emma win a César in front of his eyes was a highlight, especially since he wasn’t expecting it!
We are then in 1998, Emma de Caunes is 22 years old and she is just beginning her career as an actress. After a few appearances in commercials, she lands a first major role in the drama A brother, directed by Sylvie Verheyde. A role that immediately earned her a César for Best Female Hope against Isabelle Carré, Amira Casar, Jeanne Balibar and Laetitia Pesenti. In charge of hosting the ceremony that year, his father Antoine de Caunes experienced a beautiful moment of emotion…
“Ah yes, I was moved! I would like to see you there! I had completely evacuated from my personal data that the César could be awarded to himhe explains today. I was there presenting the evening, already delighted that it was named, highlighted. I didn’t think it would fall on her, precisely because I was presenting. And poof!“
When collecting her prize, Emma de Caunes and her father exchanged a tender hug in front of the public and the cameras, before celebrating this victory once the ceremony was over. The singer Sinclair, who was the companion of the actress at that time, was also there. Married between 2001 and 2005, the couple has a daughter Nina (19), who is also destined for an acting career.