Star-system, secrets and paternity

The privacy of stars is a luxury few can afford. And when a scandal breaks out, watch out, it splashes! Here are the biggest secrets revealed by the press regarding the illegitimate children of our favorite celebrities.

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The hidden daughter of Benjamin Biolay

Benjamin Biolay told Paris Match in an interview that he had an illegitimate daughter in Argentina whose existence he had never revealed.

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Lisa Brennan-Jobs, the daughter of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs kept the secret of his paternity for many years before recognizing his daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs. Indeed, in 1978, he denied to the press that he was his father. But following a long legal procedure, in 1985, the founder of Apple finally recognized it. When he died, he left Lisa several million dollars, according to Fortune magazine.

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Aida, daughter of Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly, ex-world champion, was sentenced in 2016 by the courts, forcing him to recognize his hidden daughter, Aïda.

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Jean-Marie Périer, son of Henry Salvador

Jean-Marie Périer learned at the age of 16 that he was the son of singer Henri Salvador. He also published a book in 2001, ”Spoiled child”, where he tells his story despite the agreement with his father who wanted to keep it all secret. The two men never spoke together once more therefollowing.

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Angel Iris Murphy Brown, la fille de Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy and ex-Spice Girls singer Melanie B had a brief affair together in 2006. On April 3, 2007, Melanie gave birth to baby girl Angel Iris Murphy Brown whom Eddie Murphy initially turned down to recognize. But following a positive paternity test, he might not back down.

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Julie Bocquet, daughter of Claude Francois

Claude François was a mysterious man. After hiding the existence of his second son Marc for six years, he also concealed the existence of Julie, born in 1977. His mother, Fabienne, was only 15 when she and Claude François had an affair.

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Mazarine Pingeot, the daughter of François Mitterrand

François Mitterrand led a double life for over 30 years while married to his wife Danielle. From this adulterous union was born Mazarine, recognized at the age of 10 by her father.

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Omer Bhatti, son of Michael Jackson

Omer Bhatti would be the fruit of an affair with one of the fans of Michael Jackson met during his tour in Norway in 1974. In 2009, the father of Michael Jackson confirmed the paternity of his son in an interview on a chain of American television. Funny thing, Omer Bhatti is also an artist and might dance as well as his father.

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Dina, Chuck Norris’ daughter

Chuck Norris had an extra-marital affair in the 1960s. From this relationship was born Dina who finally sent a letter to her father in 1991 to reveal her existence. The ex-Walker Texas Ranger welcomed her into his life as soon as he heard the news.

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Ronaldo’s hidden son

Ronaldo knew he had a son in 2009 following information given by Michele Umrazu, the mother of his illegitimate son, in the magazine Quem. Following this announcement, Ronaldo made a positive DNA test. The Brazilian football player was able to recognize his adulterine son in this way.

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Javier Sanchez-Santos, the son of Julio Iglesias

In 2019, singer Julio Iglesias was recognized as the biological father of then 43-year-old Javier Sanchez-Santos. A paternity which results from a one-week adventure with an ex-Portuguese dancer, Maria Edite.

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Joseph Baena, le fils d’Arnold Schwarzenegger

In May 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger separated from his wife following 25 years together following revealing to her his ongoing affair with their domestic worker, Mildred Baena. Joseph Baena is therefore the fifth child of Terminator.

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Soprano is looking for his son

Soprano has revealed he had a son as a teenager who he had placed up for adoption as soon as he was born. Unable to obtain any information on the placement of his child, he is still trying to find him and dedicated the song “Parle-moi” to him from the album “Puisqu’il faut vivre”.

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Sophia, the hidden daughter of Jude Law

Little Sophia was born out of a secret relationship with model Samantha Burke who had to take Jude Law to court to finally win the case and get him to recognize Sophia.

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Ari Boulogne, son of Alain Delon

German singer Nico has revealed that she gave birth to Alain Delon’s son, Ari Boulogne. But the actor never wanted to submit to a paternity test to confirm his statements. The resemblance, however, is intriguing.

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Jazmin and Alexandre, the hidden children of Albert of Monaco

Prince Albert had to recognize two adulterine children. First a son, Alexandre, born of a one-night stand with a Togolese air hostess. Then, a daughter, Jazmin, an American whom he recognized the following year.

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Rymir Satterthwaite, the hidden son of Jay-z

Rymir Satterthwaite tells all the media that he is the son of rapper Jay-z and has been trying to submit him to a paternity test since 2010, to no avail. So the mystery remains.

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François, the son of Patrick Poivre d’Arvor and Claire Chazal

Patrick Poivre D’Arvor had an affair with Claire Chazal for several years while he was married to Véronique Courcoux. From this relationship was born François in 1995. But PPDA did not recognize him until 10 years later.

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