What is Alizée's Net Worth?
Alizée is a French singer, musician, and dancer who has a net worth of $50 million. She began her career with a standout performance on the French television talent show 'Graines de Star' in 1999. She became a major recording artist in France with hit songs like 'Moi... Lolita,' 'Gourmandises,' 'Parler Tout Bas,' and 'Les Collines.'
Early Life
Born Alizée Jacotey on August 21, 1984, in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, she started dancing at an early age and was proficient by age four. She studied at Ecole de Danse Monique Mufraggi, a well-known theater and dance school in Ajaccio.
'Graines de Star' and Music Breakthroughs
Alizée gained nationwide attention in 1999 on the television talent show 'Graines de Star.' She initially aimed to compete as a dancer, but the category was reserved for groups. Consequently, she competed as a singer, performing Jennifer Lopez's 'Waiting for Tonight' and Axelle Red's 'Ma Prière.' Her winning performance caught the eye of songwriters Laurent Boutonnat and Mylène Farmer, who were searching for a fresh new voice. They produced Alizée's debut album 'Gourmandises' in 2000, which achieved massive success in Europe. The album's first single, 'Moi... Lolita,' became a hit in multiple countries, followed by the successful second single, 'L'Alizé.'
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Further Albums
In 2003, Alizée released her second album, 'Mes Courants Électriques,' featuring singles like 'J'en ai marre!,' 'J'ai pas vingt ans,' and 'À contre-courant.' She followed up with a live album and DVD, 'Alizée En Concert,' in 2004. After a brief hiatus, Alizée returned in late 2007 with 'Psychédélices,' featuring artists like Bertrand Burgalat and Oxmo Puccino. The album included singles 'Mademoiselle Juliette' and 'Fifty-Sixty.' A compilation album, 'Tout Alizée,' was released exclusively in Mexico.
In 2010, she released 'Une Enfant Du Siècle,' followed by '5' in 2013, featuring singles 'À Cause de L'automne' and 'Je Veux Bien.' In March 2014, she released 'Blonde,' the lead single from her upcoming album of the same name.
Other Media Appearances
In 2013, Alizée competed in the fourth season of the French reality dance show 'Danse Avec les Stars,' a version of the British show 'Strictly Come Dancing'; she won first place. Over the next four years, she participated in the 'Danse Avec les Stars' Tour, derived from the TV show. She performed at the NRJ Music Awards in 2013, singing 'Scream & Shout' with will.i.am. In 2015, Alizée lent her voice to the French dub of Disney's animated movie 'Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast.'
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Style and Public Image
Alizée is known for her mezzo-soprano voice and her blend of pop, electronic, and psychedelic music styles. Initially, she adopted a seductive Lolita-like image, which evolved into a more demure and family-friendly persona over time. Despite this shift, she has maintained a bold edge with her various tattoos and daring fashion choices. Alizée played a significant role in popularizing Europop in the 2000s. She is also skilled in various dance styles, including flamenco, jazz, tap, and Italian ballet.
Personal Life
In 2003, Alizée married fellow French singer Jérémy Chatelain in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple had a daughter, Annily, in 2005 but divorced in 2012. In 2013, while competing on 'Danse Avec les Stars,' Alizée met Grégoire Lyonnet, whom she married in 2016. They have a daughter named Maggy.
Philanthropy
Alizée has been active in philanthropy, particularly with Les Enfoirés, a group of French celebrities who organize annual fundraising concerts for Les Restaurants du Coeur, a charity providing food for those in need. She also participated in the Collectif Paris-Africa in 2011 to fight famine in Africa and contributed to the album 'Collectif Paris-Africa pour l'UNICEF,' recording the song 'Des Ricochets' with 60 other artists.
