Patricia Kaas - a famous French singer, who became the star of the chanson of the 90s. Her fame was deafening, and her personal life was filled with events and novels.
Patricia Kaas: family
The famous singer was born on December 5, 1966. The biography of Patricia Kaas begins in the small town of Forbach, on the border of France and Germany. She was the sixth child in the family. Patricia's parents were infinitely in love with each other, so the daughter grew up in love and care.
An unusual and beautiful name for the girl was chosen by her mother (Irmgard). She was a passionate fan of actress Grace Patricia Kelly. Even before the birth of her daughter, Irmgard decided that if there was a girl, then they would call her Patricia.
The daughter did not look like a famous actress. The character and appearance of the boy distinguished her from peers. The main hobby of the girl was singing. Irmgard was very happy about her daughter's talent, believing in her bright and successful future.
First victory
Irmgard Kaas learned about the city contest of young talents by chance, and immediately got excited about the idea of ​​recording her daughter in the list of participants. A few weeks passed quickly. All days the girls were busy with rehearsals. The noisy family tried not to interfere with the young singer, her relatives supported her in the quest for victory. The family was worried and nervous, only Patricia remained unperturbed. Before the competition, she told her mother that she was confident of victory and that the whole struggle was not in vain.
The competition was held in a manner peculiar to him. Teenagers sang, danced and showed competitions. Everything changed when a 10-year-old girl appeared on the scene in boy's trousers and a huge hat. She performed a popular song, and the audience was captivated by her talent. The very young talent, not paying attention to the reaction of the public, threw herself into the arms of the mother behind the curtains.
After everyone learned about the talent of the girl, they began to invite her to performances. Repeatedly she sang at the beer festival, at city events and in cafes. Young Patricia did not like this kind of work. She saw that the audience was not interested in her talent, singing was only the backdrop of events. She became the main earner in the family, and soon the girl had to drop out of school.
When Patricia Kaas turned 13, a German band came to her hometown with a tour. Seeing the performance of a young talent, the musicians were amazed at her voice and talent. They invited the girl to sign a contract for several performances. The girl did not hesitate for a minute, so she was tired of singing at the events of her native city. The trip with the group became a springboard for further advancement, and Patricia understood this.
Soon, the girl was brought together by fate with a producer who accidentally heard her performance in the club. She performed the famous single of Lisa Minelli, and not worse than the famous singer. He immediately offered her cooperation.
First song
The creative biography of Patricia Kaas rapidly developed, and at 19, the singer recorded her first song. She received the name "Jealous." The famous actor Gerard Depardieu helped to record it . Despite the magnificent voice and performance, the “Jealous” Patricia did not bring fame.
Success
How did the biography of Patricia Kaas develop further? Success came to her after a tragic event in life. From cancer the mother of a young singer died. The girl was very worried, but decided to succeed in memory of her.
During this period, the second single of the singer was released, entitled "Mademoiselle sings the blues." He became a hit, and everyone finally begins to talk about Patricia. She is becoming popular.
Patricia Kaas: biography, personal life
On her birthday, the young singer is already singing on the main stage of Paris. This moment became for her a symbol of success. She realized her popularity. The singer wanted to share this happiness with the person closest at that moment - her producer (Bernard Schwartz). It was he who helped her to reveal her talent, brought to light and made a celebrity. Patricia had long loved him and decided to confess her feelings. Despite his frankness, Bernard remained cold, because he was married and had two children.
Desperate, the girl decided to stifle resentment and disappointment with a fast motorcycle ride. In the company of their loyal fan Christoph, they rushed along the highway. The risk did not justify itself, and young people had an accident. Christoph was badly injured, and Patricia broke her nose and was forced to undergo plastic surgery.
Leaving the hospital, the girl decided to change her life. She terminated the contract with the producer, who rejected her love. Bernard tried to persuade Patricia to change his decision for a long time, but she wanted revenge. After the cooperation with Kaas ended, Schwartz went bankrupt and was forced to engage in a completely different matter, far from the stars and their lives. The career became the main thing for the singer, and it was in the work that she plunged headlong.
Life changes
French singer Patricia Kaas, whose biography began very modestly, soon buys housing in the most popular area of ​​Paris. The most famous and wealthy inhabitants of the city lived here. Changes affected the appearance of the singer. She outgrew the image of a teenage boy and finally decided to become a woman. Transforming her appearance, Patricia became a symbol of femininity for men of that time. Not a single fan could take his eyes off her.
Patricia Kaas, whose songs sounded at every turn, enjoyed the success surrounding her. Her discs became platinum, only in the personal life of the singer was everything still empty.
Alain Delon
One fine evening, the concert of Patricia Kaas decided to visit Alain Delon. He was intrigued for a long time by tales of a wonderful beauty with a beautiful voice, but reality exceeded all expectations. He fell in love at first sight and immediately invited the singer to dinner. Patricia was very pleased with the attention of such a famous handsome. Their romance quickly spun. The singer did not count on a long relationship, trying to enjoy the moment. The fame of the young Don Juan followed Delon on the heels. Despite this, their relationship continued. The only stumbling block was the folly of Delon, who by all means sought to prove his feelings to his beloved.
The decisive moment came during the television show "Evening Patricia Kaas", hosted by Alain Delon. Right during the broadcast, he confessed to the singer his love for the whole country, despite the fact that he was officially in a relationship with the famous model who was expecting a child from him. Fearing a scandal around her person and a shadow that could fall on her reputation, Patricia Kaas (photo above) decides to end the relationship. She does not accept Delon’s attention, refuses to meet him ...
Soon her new album, entitled "I Call You to You ..." is coming out. So she put the last point in their romance. The couple was not easy going through a break, but the Kaas decision was irrevocable.
Patricia Kaas: albums, photos, biography, new relationships
Patricia Kaas with the head goes into creativity. During this period, a series of concerts takes place in the main hall of Paris. Before the release of the star, the talented composer Philip Bergman was supposed to perform.
The couple met backstage. This happened by accident and simply. After the concert, they went for a walk and did not leave each other for two weeks. Philip had to leave, then to return forever to his beloved woman. He abandoned absolutely everything that surrounded him in Belgium, abandoned his work and became the producer of Patricia. They became inseparable. Bergman was able to understand the nature of Kaas and give her what she was so lacking. He filled the spiritual void of the singer and became her closest person after the death of her mother. Their relationship developed rapidly, and Bergman dreamed of children and family, and the singer kept putting off this moment. Patricia Kaas, whose children cared little, saw her meaning of life in a career. One fine day, Philip Bergman realized that Patricia would never exchange a career for a family, and left her.
However, the love story ended not so easily. Philip Bergman lost a lot by moving to Paris. He no longer pursued his career, immersed in the life of Patricia. At the time of their breakup, he did not have a steady income in order to maintain a lifestyle that he managed to get used to. The man decided to sue the division of property that belonged to Kaas. After the incident, the singer again disappointed in love and in men.
During the relationship, Black Coffee was recorded but never released. The albums Dans ma chair and Let mode passe were more successful.
Autobiography “The Shadow of My Voice”
In 2012, the heroine of our article publishes an autobiographical book. Patricia Kaas, whose brief biography was known to many, this time told everything about herself. She frankly tells about her work, success, novels and disappointments.
Here, the singer admits that she can not have children. She was in love many times and got pregnant several times, but each time the event took her by surprise, and everything ended in an abortion. In the end, the doctors said that she could never have children.
Filming a movie
Patricia Kaas managed to try herself as an actress, starring in Claude Lelouch's film "And Now ... Ladies and Gentlemen." This picture did not bring success to the singer. During the filming of the film, Kaas started a romance with a partner in the picture, but the relationship did not go further. Jeremy Irons was married, had children and did not want to lose everything for a new affair.
Singer's life today
Patricia Kaas, whose personal life did not work out, this year celebrated its 50th anniversary.
As the singer herself admits, it is difficult for her in a relationship. In the presence of a difficult character, it is always difficult for a woman to find a common language with a partner. Kaas is used to being on her own, and she decides questions on her own, even about whether to be a couple together or not. “Men don’t like it,” she admitted in her interview.
Kaas has many friends, among whom are supporters of same-sex love. This caused rumors that the singer prefers women. In her interview, Patricia Kaas did not either confirm this statement or refute it. “Let the legend live and die,” she said.
The creative biography of Patricia Kaas developed rapidly. Today she is still lonely. Her evenings are brightened up by a faithful friend - the snow-white tequila lap-dog, which was presented by the director Claude Lelouch to the singer . The singer loves and pampers her faithful little friend. During the tour, she even orders a separate room for Tequila.