Of the private life of Jacques Dutronc, we ultimately know very little. Father of Thomas Dutronc, born in 1973 from his marriage to Françoise Hardy, the Old Canaille now shares the life of Sylvie Duval, professional makeup artist whom he met for the first time on the set of the film Place Vendôme. Very discreet, his appearances are rare on the arm of Jacques Dutronc. The only times Sylvie Duval agreed to reveal herself alongside the actor Mado – that France 5 is broadcasting this Friday March 4 – were at the 30th César ceremony and in the documentary One day, one destiny which was dedicated to him a few years ago. This does not mean that the couple is not holding the course. It would even be quite the opposite!
If Jacques Dutronc does not pay much attention to his life as a couple with Sylvie Duval, Françoise Hardy, who remained very close to the father of her son Thomas, took care of it for him. In an interview with the magazine Galasinger of How to say goodbye to you had painted a very glowing portrait of his ex’s companion: “She is beautiful, bursting with energy, always ready to jump on a plane to join him, and capable of cooking, repairing a roof, mending a chair, building a low wall, painting, sewing, a thousand other things besides… sometimes joke that she can do everything… except songs“.
She may not know anything about music, but Sylvie Duval can boast of being in tune with Jacques Dutronc. The couple has still not married and does not intend to pass the course. For good reason, the former sidekick of Johnny Hallyday is still officially united with Françoise Hardy. Not out of love or even affection – even if they still consider each other equally – but more for practicality. AT Paris Match in 2016, Françoise Hardy indicated that the marriage was not dissolved for “tax and notarial reasons“. If Jacques Dutronc “love girls“, Sylvie can be reassured: he only has eyes for her.