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Sexiest Celebrities in France – 2025
December 2025
The survey conducted by Discurv aimed to better understand the perceptions and opinions of French residents aged 18 and over regarding the attractiveness of various celebrities. The results show strong participation, with a well-balanced demographic and geographic distribution, an even gender split, and a majority of professionally active respondents.
A clear generational and gender divide emerges around sports celebrities: younger generations tend to gravitate toward highly media-exposed, digitally connected athletes, while older generations remain attached to established and widely recognized figures in traditional sports.
The 18–34 age group clearly dominates identification for most athletes, particularly in highly media-driven sports such as football or basketball. Conversely, disciplines like swimming or Formula 1 attract more respondents aged 35–65, who appear to value long-term performance and careers less tied to digital culture. The fact that 21% of respondents did not identify any of the proposed celebrities also reflects a noticeable detachment among part of the public from contemporary sports media exposure.
From a gender perspective, women predominantly favor charismatic football players perceived as accessible and media-friendly, while men tend to identify more with individual sports requiring strength, technique, or intensity, such as judo or decathlon.
Female athletes remain relatively under-recognized: nearly one in three respondents did not select any of the personalities proposed. Among those identified, footballers and basketball players stand out, benefiting from increased media exposure.
The 18–34 age group is the most engaged, identifying athletes more frequently, especially from team sports. Older age groups show more dispersed preferences, with a relative inclination toward disciplines such as cycling, triathlon, or athletics.
In terms of gender, women project themselves more toward popular and inspiring figures (football, basketball), while men lean more toward individual sports perceived as technical or demanding.
The ranking is highly fragmented: no actor clearly dominates, and 22% of respondents do not find any actor sexy among those proposed. Jean Dujardin nevertheless leads the ranking (16%), followed by Tomer Sisley (12%) and Omar Sy (10%), three highly media-exposed figures perceived as approachable and self-confident.
The 18–34 age group is the most engaged in their choices, with a marked preference for popular actors from contemporary French cinema (François Civil, Pierre Niney). Older generations are more evenly split among established profiles such as Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, or Sisley.
From a gender standpoint, women account for the majority of votes for all actors, confirming that the notion of “sexy” in this category is largely driven by female perception. Men, fewer in number, express weaker and more dispersed interest.
Sophie Marceau clearly ranks first (19%), confirming her enduring status as a French icon valued across generations. She is followed by Virginie Efira (13%) and Laetitia Casta (11%), two highly visible figures associated with glamour and approachability.
The 18–34 age group gravitates more toward contemporary actresses such as Adèle Exarchopoulos or Leïla Bekhti, while older audiences prefer established profiles like Marceau, Casta, or Catherine Deneuve.
Women make up the majority of voters for most actresses, while men show a stronger preference for glamorous and widely recognized personalities.
Notably, 11% of respondents do not select any actress, underscoring how personal and subjective the notion of “sexy” remains.
M. Pokora emerges as the singer perceived as the sexiest (15%), ahead of Julien Doré (9%) and Kendji Girac (8%). Other artists receive more evenly distributed scores, while a significant share of respondents (19%) choose none.
Preferences vary according to profile:
Overall, the landscape is diverse, with no dominant figure but consistent trends based on notoriety and public image.
Mylène Farmer clearly stands out in this ranking. Behind her, Shy’m and Nolwenn Leroy occupy leading positions, each supported by a strong image and well-defined artistic universe. Other singers achieve similar scores, illustrating the coexistence of multiple profiles without a single dominant figure. A portion of respondents (10%) do not identify with any of the proposed artists, reinforcing the idea that “sexy” is highly subjective.
The results also reveal generational patterns:
This overview highlights a diverse female music landscape, where each artist attracts a specific audience through style, image, or career path.
Three couples follow with similar scores:
Other couples receive more modest scores, while 17% select none.
Generational differences are evident: highly media-visible couples appeal more to younger audiences, while long-established figures mainly attract older respondents.
Responses show a stronger preference among younger audiences for creators from YouTube or TikTok, while older generations are generally less sensitive to these profiles.
Younger audiences gravitate more toward figures from YouTube or reality TV, while older generations remain more reserved in their choices.
The study reveals preferences strongly influenced by age, type of personality, and media exposure. The results highlight clear generational segmentation and consistent trends across the analyzed categories.
Age influence
Preferred figures among 18–34-year-olds:
They favor personalities rooted in pop culture, digital media, or contemporary entertainment.
Examples:
Depending on the category, younger audiences represent between 40% and 70% of voters for the most media-visible figures.
The 50+ audience is attached to classic figures:
They show a strong preference for established personalities or long-standing media icons.
Examples:
Those aged 65 and over may represent up to 35–40% of the audience for certain celebrities.
Generational effect
Classic or “historical” figures remain highly valued among older generations, reflecting cultural loyalty and long-term media memory.
Examples:
Younger audiences place greater value on personalities highly present on social media, reality TV, or recent digital formats.
Examples:
Across several categories, a significant share of respondents report finding no figure “sexy”
(21% for male athletes, 29% for female athletes, 17% for couples, 46% for male creators, 31% for female creators).
→ This highlights cultural fragmentation and a lack of consensus around popular personalities.
Sector influence
Sports
Preferences focus on athletes with high media exposure or strong collective emotional resonance.
Examples:
Cinema and television
The most attractive personalities combine charisma, visibility, and lasting notoriety.
Examples:
Music
Votes oscillate between cultural icons and contemporary artists.
Male examples:
Female examples:
Content creators
Attractiveness largely depends on digital presence and community engagement.
Examples:
The study highlights strong generational segmentation and the decisive role of media exposure, whether traditional or digital.
Each category reveals specific preferences influenced by age, digital habits, and celebrity visibility.
Overall, the results depict a highly diversified cultural landscape with no universally recognized figure, but clear and consistent trends across audiences.
A study conducted by:
Audrey Mandefield, Senior Account Executive
Pauline Poché, Head of Research
TO BE CITED AS FOLLOWS:
“Discurv study for XloveCam conducted in December 2025 via a self-administered online survey among a representative sample of 1,000 Spanish residents aged 18 and over.”