Sexiest Celebrities in France – 2025
December 2025
The survey conducted by Discurv primarily aimed to understand the perceptions and opinions of French people aged 18 and over regarding the appeal of various celebrities. The results reveal strong participation, balanced demographically and geographically, with a harmonious gender split and a majority of respondents who are professionally active.
The chart places Léon Marchand and Florent Manaudou at the top, both around 14%, followed closely by Olivier Giroud (~13%) and Antoine Griezmann (~11%).
The top five athletes account for a majority of votes, but none clearly dominates.
A generational and gender divide emerges around sports celebrities: younger generations lean more toward highly mediatised, connected sports figures, while older generations remain attached to established, recognized athletes in more traditional disciplines.
From a gender perspective, women largely gravitate toward charismatic football players, perceived as accessible and close through media exposure, while men identify more with individual disciplines requiring strength, technique, or intensity, such as judo or the decathlon.
18–34-year-olds focus strongly on young, highly mediatised, current figures such as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, or Victor Wembanyama.
→ For some profiles, this age group represents nearly 50% to 60% of votes.
35–49-year-olds show a more balanced distribution, with a strong presence for established athletes like Olivier Giroud or Antoine Griezmann, perceived as figures of lasting charisma.
50–65 and 65+ stand out more around profiles linked to performance, longevity, and discipline, such as Florent Manaudou, Teddy Riner, or Kevin Mayer.
→ For some athletes, 50+ represent more than 40% of respondents.
The second chart shows a clear differentiation between male and female votes.
Women make up the majority of votes for figures perceived as charismatic, elegant, and accessible, notably Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, or Kylian Mbappé.
→ For several profiles, women represent 55% to 60% of votes.
Men, on the other hand, lean more toward athletes embodying power, technique, or sporting achievement, such as Teddy Riner, Florent Manaudou, or Kevin Mayer, sometimes reaching nearly 65–70% male votes.
The chart shows attractiveness spread across athletes, with no overwhelming leader. Amandine Henry and Caroline Garcia lead with 13%, but their edge remains limited. Just behind, Sakina Karchaoui, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, and Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos (≈11%) confirm that no single sport monopolizes sex appeal.
18–34s are the most engaged age group: they are the ones who most widely recognize athletes, especially from team sports. Older categories are more dispersed, with a relative preference for disciplines like cycling, triathlon, or athletics.
In terms of gender, women project more onto popular and inspiring figures (football, basketball), while men lean more toward individual sports perceived as technical or demanding.
The ranking clearly puts Jean Dujardin in first place with 21% of votes. He leads the list without being completely out of reach, confirming his status as a lasting French icon, associated with mature charisma, strong notoriety, and constant media presence.
Behind him, Tomer Sisley scores 15%, followed by Omar Sy with 13%. These two profiles embody attractiveness based as much on popularity as on public image: strong roles, international exposure, and distinctive personalities.
This chart very clearly shows that attractiveness varies strongly by generation, and that each actor speaks to a distinct audience.
Jean Dujardin appeals mainly to 18–34s (49%), while maintaining a solid base among 50–65s (30%) and 66+ (29%). His attractiveness is therefore transgenerational, with a slight peak among young adults.
Timothée Chalamet shows a very young profile: 42% of his votes come from 18–34s, versus only 15% among 66+. His sex appeal is clearly tied to a modern, international, Gen Z image.
Tomer Sisley and Pierre Niney have balanced profiles. Niney spreads his votes across 18–34 (27%), 35–49 (28%), and 50–65 (26%), making him a consensual figure. Sisley attracts more 35–49s (23%) and 50–65s (37%), reinforcing a more mature image.
Omar Sy stands out for his even distribution: 31% among 18–34s, 24% among 35–49s, and 26% among 50–65s. He resonates with all generations without an extreme peak.
Malik Frikah is the most striking exception: 67% of his votes come from 18–34s, and only 7% from 50–65s. His attractiveness is ultra-generational—very young and highly polarizing.
Conversely, Gilles Lellouche, Raphaël Quenard, and Niels Schneider have a stronger weight among 35–49s and 50–65s, reflecting a more established charisma less tied to trends.
On the gender dimension, women make up the majority of votes for all actors, confirming that the notion of “sexy” here is primarily driven by female projection. Men, more in the minority, express weaker and more scattered interest depending on profiles. Jean Dujardin is favored by 59% women versus 41% men, confirming that his attractiveness relies strongly on female projection.
Tomer Sisley and Niels Schneider show the highest female shares, with 62% and 56% female votes respectively, positioning them as figures very clearly perceived as “sexy.”
The ranking highlights a very clear dominance by Sophie Marceau, who comes far ahead with 21% of votes. She retains her status as an absolute icon of French sex appeal, capable of spanning generations without losing attractiveness.
Behind her, Virginie Efira confirms her central place in today’s imagination with 15%, driven by strong media visibility and an image that is both glamorous and accessible.
The next trio is very close:
These profiles embody different forms of femininity: iconic for Casta, raw and modern for Exarchopoulos, charismatic and distinctive for Fleurot. None fully dominates, showing fragmented but coherent attractiveness.
18–34s lean more toward contemporary actresses like Adèle Exarchopoulos or Leïla Bekhti, while older audiences prefer established profiles such as Marceau, Casta, or Deneuve.
Women vote overwhelmingly for all actresses, while men express a more pronounced preference for glamorous, widely recognized personalities.
The ranking reveals a fairly clear hierarchy, dominated by artists with strong charismatic and media capital. M. Pokora leads by a wide margin with 19%, far ahead of the others. His hybrid positioning—between singer, performer, and TV personality—allows him to appeal to a broad audience across generations. His highly crafted image and constant exposure clearly work in his favor.
Behind him, Julien Doré (11%) and Kendji Girac (10%) form a very popular duo, embodying two different forms of sex appeal:
Julien Doré appeals through an offbeat, artistic, unconventional style,
Kendji Girac through a more sunny, accessible, spontaneous image.
Patrick Bruel (9%) and Marc Lavoine (7%) confirm the weight of established figures in French music. Their presence shows that male sexiness can also be tied to maturity, voice, and nostalgia, especially among older audiences.
The middle of the ranking is highly fragmented: Amir, Vianney, and Christophe Maé each score 6%, illustrating a more consensual but less polarizing sex appeal.
Finally, the long tail (Slimane, Patrick Fiori, DJ Snake, Pierre Garnier, JUL, Orelsan, between 4% and 5%) shows that musical popularity does not automatically guarantee strong perceived attractiveness.
Different profiles coexist: mainstream pop, French chanson, and more singular artists.
Preferences vary by profile:
Overall, this shows a fairly diverse landscape, with no figure imposing massively, but with coherent trends based on notoriety and public image.
The ranking highlights a clear dominance of iconic figures firmly established in the collective imagination.
Mylène Farmer leads with 16%, confirming her status as an absolute icon. Her sex appeal relies less on current musical output than on an aura built over decades, blending mystery, transgression, and total control of her image.
Shy’m ranks second with 12%, embodying a more contemporary sensuality built on body, dance, and stage performance.
Nolwenn Leroy completes the podium at 10%, with a softer sex appeal associated with elegance and a reassuring image.
The core of the ranking is very dense:
Vanessa Paradis, Vitaa, Clara Luciani, and Aya Nakamura each score 9%.
Vanessa Paradis and Clara Luciani align with chic, timeless sensuality,
Vitaa and Aya Nakamura embody a more modern, self-assured femininity, strongly connected to their audiences.
Jenifer (8%) and Louane (7%) remain very present, but with a more generational and consensual appeal.
Finally, the bottom of the ranking (Alizée at 6%, Indila at 3%, Camélia Jordana at 2%) shows that notoriety or artistic talent does not always generate strong perceived attractiveness.
The results also reveal generational patterns:
This panorama highlights a very diverse female universe, where each artist attracts a specific audience through her style, image, or story.
This ranking clearly shows that sex appeal increases when embodied as a couple. Couples perceived as credible, mediatised, and complementary capture most of the votes.
Matt Pokora & Christina Milian clearly dominate with 18%. Their appeal is based on a highly exposed, glamorous, international image, blending music, lifestyle, and visible chemistry.
Adèle Exarchopoulos & François Civil are tied at 13%, confirming the strong impact of French cinema in the sexy imagination: emotional intensity, authenticity, and generational proximity.
Marc Lavoine & Adriana Karembeu (13%) embody a more mature, elegant sex appeal, built on distinction and the individual charisma of both personalities.
Just behind:
Antoine Dupont & Iris Mittenaere (12%) appeal through a highly effective combination: top-level sport + beauty icon, creating a couple perceived as “perfect.”
Virginie Efira & Niels Schneider (11%) confirm the appeal of artistic couples—discreet but culturally valued.
The rest of the ranking is more fragmented:
Nabilla & Thomas Vergara (7%) remain identified for their ultra-mediatised image.
Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner (6%) show that international notoriety does not guarantee massive buy-in on the “sexy” criterion.
Couples at the bottom (around 4% to 2%) reflect a more occasional or less consensual sex appeal.
Generations do not position themselves the same way: highly mediatised couples appeal more to younger audiences, while long-established figures mainly attract older audiences.
Among content creators, sex appeal appears more fragmented and strongly tied to personality and perceived closeness with the audience.
This ranking clearly shows that, among male influencers, sex appeal is less consensual than among actors, athletes, or singers.
Baptiste Giabiconi leads with 17%, far ahead of the others. His image draws on more traditional “sexy” codes (model, physique, glamour), making him more legible on this criterion.
Inoxtag follows with 13%, then Tibo InShape with 11%. Their attractiveness seems more linked to massive popularity and generational proximity than to an explicit sex appeal.
Michou, AD Laurent, and Thibault Garcia sit around 9%, illustrating a diffuse appeal often tied to media visibility or reality TV rather than pure charisma.
The second half of the ranking is highly fragmented:
Squeezie, Benjamin Samat, HugoDécrypte, or Mister V plateau between 6% and 7%, despite strong notoriety.
At the bottom, Seb La Frite (4%), AmineMaTue (2%), and Bach Buquen (1%) confirm that editorial credibility, humor, or gaming generate little “sexy” projection.
Among male influencers, “sexy” is neither central nor structuring. Attractiveness relies more on likability, closeness, and entertainment than on an eroticized imagination. Unlike actors or athletes, male digital influence still struggles to embody a strong, unifying sex appeal.
This ranking shows strong polarization of “sexy” among female influencers, with clear dominance by the most mediatised profiles and those shaped by strong aesthetic codes.
Iris Mittenaere overwhelmingly leads with 22%. Her status as a former Miss Universe, her media exposure, and her glamorous image make her a consensual sexy figure.
She is followed by Nabilla (14%) and Léna Situations (13%), two very different but ultra-identified profiles: one embodies an assertive, provocative sexy, the other a more modern, lifestyle, generational charm.
Caroline Receveur (12%) and Polska (10%) confirm that mastery of image, body, and aesthetic codes remains central to perceived attractiveness.
From Léa Elui (9%) and Paola Locatelli (8%) onward, scores drop quickly:
Most influencers fall below the 5% mark, such as Maghla (4%) or Carla Ginola, Mélanie ORL, Léa Mary (around 2%).
Profiles from YouTube or secondary reality TV struggle to be perceived as “sexy,” despite real notoriety. “Sexy” is strongly associated with a glamorous, controlled, mediatised public image. Unlike male influencers, female attractiveness is more legible… but also more elitist: a few figures capture most projections, while the majority remain on the periphery of fantasy.
Younger respondents lean more toward profiles from YouTube or reality TV, while older generations are more reserved in their choices.
The study reveals preferences strongly influenced by age, personality type, and media exposure. The results show clear segmentation between generations and stable trends across the categories analyzed.
Age influence
Figures preferred by 18–34s:
They favor personalities from pop culture, digital media, or today’s entertainment.
Examples:
Depending on the category, young people represent 40% to 70% of voters for the most mediatised figures.
50+ remain attached to classic figures:
They show strong attachment to established personalities or media icons.
Examples:
Over-65s can represent up to 35–40% of the audience for certain celebrities.
Generational effect
Classic or “historical” figures remain strongly favored by older generations, reflecting cultural loyalty and lasting media memory.
Examples:
Young people value personalities that are highly present on social media, reality TV, or recent digital formats.
Examples:
Sector influence
Sport
Preferences concentrate on athletes who are highly mediatised or tied to strong collective emotions.
Examples:
Film 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 depends largely 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 shaped by age, digital habits, and celebrity notoriety.
The results show a highly diverse cultural landscape, with no unanimously recognized figure, but coherent trends depending on audiences.
A study conducted by:
Audrey Mandefield, Senior Account Executive
TO BE CITED AS FOLLOWS:
"Discurv study for XloveCam conducted in December 2025 via a self-administered online survey of a representative sample of 1,000 French residents aged 18 and over."