Today the former French head of state François Hollande celebrates his 69th birthday. But today’s birthday boy wasn’t the only celebrity in the family.
Today we celebrate Holland’s birthday – but which “Holland” do we mean? In any case, there is no shortage of celebrities in the ex-president’s family. The former French head of state François Hollande (69) is known to many, but there is a prominent brother who was overshadowed: Philippe Hollande († 64). This older brother was an outstanding musician, performing in France and internationally for several decades. As a saxophonist and member of the band “Urban Sax”, Philippe Hollande shaped the jazz world before he passed away in 2017 after a long illness.
Philippe Hollande: Famous Saxophone Talent
Philippe Hollande, born into a family that was not only politically but also artistically committed, found his calling in music at an early age. His talent on the saxophone took him to the stages of France and beyond. As a member of the influential band Urban Sax, he defined the sound of experimental jazz and contributed to avant-garde performance.
Interview with François Hollande: “free-thinking artist”
For many decades, Philippe Hollande caused a stir with his band “Urban Sax”. Together with his colleagues, the older brother of the former head of state has released no less than 16 albums. A life of passion that took place far from his younger brother’s political milieu. “A resident of Cannes, a rebellious and free-thinking artist, he has always kept his distance, never even going to the Élysée,” revealed François Hollande in an interview with Paris Match in 2020. “I understood that out of discretion, so as not to burden me, waited until I left the Élysée to let go,” added the politician. A particularly moving revelation.
François Hollande has been remarried since 2022
Former French President François Hollande has found happiness in love and married his partner Julie Gayet (50). The wedding took place in a small circle in Tulle town hall in 2022.
The love story of François Hollande and Julie Gayet captivated the country’s gossip media and dominated the headlines for weeks. The relationship developed while the 69-year-old was with his partner at the time, Valérie Trierweiler. When the liaison was discovered, the press jumped at the hot story and reported extensively. It’s not the first time a French president has ended their relationship while in office. For example, Nicolas Sarkozy (68) married the singer Carla Bruni (55) after separating from his wife. François Mitterrand († 79), on the other hand, had a second family during his presidency, which was hardly known to the public, but was nevertheless cared for at state expense.
2023-08-12 17:16:53
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