At only 26 years old, Kendji Girac is one of the greatest artists of his generation. Discovered in The Voice, alongside Fréro Delavega, the singer quickly made a career, culminating at the top of the charts and multiplying the awards. Being famous has its perks and opens doors for you to prestigious events you never thought you’d attend. Kendji was in the front row at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The interpreter of Mama’s eyes climbed the steps of the palace one by one for the premiere of the film Armageddon Time by James Gray, while in class. What he didn’t know at that time was that he was going to fall on his childhood sweetheart.
In the cast of this historical drama, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Anthony Hopkins and Robert de Niro. If such figures of the cinema put stars in her eyes, it was nothing next to Julia Roberts, also present during the climb of the steps. The latter was none other than Kendji Girac’s love crush when he was younger. In the pages of GalaAlba’s dad, one and a half years old, recalled the childhood memories he had with her: “My mother was a fan of it and we watched its films together when I was little.”
Last May, Kendji Girac therefore had the perfect opportunity to be able to speak, no doubt, for the one and only time at this “young love” as he calls it. But reason finally took over: “She was in front of me on the red carpet, but I didn’t dare disturb her. I was like a kid.” There is, however, another star of the small screen who could arrange a meeting for him or at least allow him to finally have his picture with her: Eva Longoria.
Thanks to his legendary charisma, his generosity and a huge helping hand from Nikos Aliagas, Kendji Girac got Eva Longoria in his pocket: “He was the one who introduced us for the first time coming out of The Voice” he confided. These presentations quickly led to charitable collaborations: “Eva has become close, since the time that I sing at the Global Gift Gala that she hosts every year. An event that raises funds for different associations.” With such contact, Kendji may one day realize his dream with his Pretty Woman.