A woman of challenge and an actress of character, Juliette Chêne asserts herself at 42. She is one of the rising figures in French fiction. Her discreet but thoughtful departure from Camping Paradis on TF1, followed by her notable arrival on M6 in Nouveau jour, embodies the trajectory of an artist in search of meaning. Between boldness and artistic fidelity, her career is distinguished by a very assertive freedom of creation.
A symbolic departure that raises questions
On July 7, 2025, Juliette Chêne left Camping Paradis after four seasons playing Stéphanie, a sunny nurse and companion to the hero Tom (Laurent Ournac). Her arrival in 2021, replacing Jennifer Lauret, had revitalized the summer flagship series on TF1. Thus, she had been noticed for her accurate performance. The actress also managed to forge strong ties with the team and the audience.
However, behind the sweetness of the role, the actress was preparing a quiet exit, but not without reflection. "Sometimes, a blank page is better than frustration," she confides to Télé-Loisirs. This phrase sounds like an artist’s manifesto. The departure was neither a whim nor an escape. It embodies a desire for evolution and a willingness not to remain confined to an underutilized character.
Laurent Ournac himself acknowledged: "The character was not exploited to its full potential." No conflict, then. Simply the shared awareness that one must know how to leave to move forward.
The behind-the-scenes of a strategic decision
If Juliette Chêne refuses the comfort of repetition, it is because she knows she is capable of something else. Her choice is rooted in a long family and personal tradition of freedom of expression and demand. Daughter of journalist Patrick Chêne, she grew up in an environment where public speaking is an art. Moreover, this public speaking is also considered a responsibility.
Thus, her training at Ateliers du Sudden and Paris-VIII reinforced her thirst for diversity. From her beginnings in Plus belle la vie, where she played Juliette Frémont, she marked viewers from 2004 to 2008. Furthermore, she favors roles with nuances. The cult series on France 3 was not just a springboard. It was a true school of demand and rhythm.
Her professional journey has been built between loyalty and renewal. While she found fame on television, she never severed ties with the theater. She can be found alternately in Joséphine, ange gardien, Demain nous appartient, Crimes parfaits, but also on stage, where her presence captivates with its depth and naturalness.
Strong ties with the fiction industry
Juliette Chêne embodies a generation of actresses who cultivate their uniqueness without denying their heritage. Her connection with Jean-Charles Chagachbanian, met on the set of Plus belle la vie, illustrates this ongoing dialogue between private and professional life. Together, they embody this new wave of actors who know how to navigate between popular television and more niche projects.
Her closeness to the media world, inherited from her father, has allowed her to develop a critical eye. Consequently, she has acquired a unique perspective on her profession. She does not hesitate to advocate for a more accurate representation of women on screen. Her claim focuses on complex female characters, far from stereotypes.
In parallel, her involvement in public readings, writing workshops, or associative events shows her commitment to transmission. This dimension, rarely highlighted in interviews, nevertheless forms an essential part of her professional identity.
The Nouveau jour shift: an assumed ambition
Her arrival in Nouveau jour on M6 marks a strategic turning point. The series, launched on June 30, 2025, establishes itself as an ensemble drama, where each character carries a strong story. Juliette Chêne plays Magali Daho, a cleaning woman facing a family drama and an existential crisis. The choice of this darker role, far from the sunshine of Camping Paradis, reflects a thirst for complexity. Indeed, it also reveals a quest for depth.
The production of M6 has bet on an eclectic cast, bringing together television veterans and new faces. Juliette Chêne finds a playing field conducive to exploring new registers. Thus, she confirms her ability to renew herself without denying her style.
This new departure is not part of a logic of breaking with TF1. The two projects were independent. She clarifies herself: "It’s not revenge. I just want to portray women I would like to see on screen."
A career in constant motion
For over twenty years, Juliette Chêne has traversed all formats: daily soaps, stand-alone episodes, theater, dubbing. She has managed to establish herself through her authenticity, refusing the label of a star. Her name remains associated with discreet demand, far from the glitz of social networks or overexposed sets.
This journey paints the portrait of a professional attentive to the world around her. She is interested in issues of diversity and inclusion and participates in discussions on the place of women. Similarly, she actively engages in the audiovisual industry to promote these values. This constant reflection nourishes her artistic choices.
By leaving Camping Paradis for Nouveau jour, she takes the risk of confronting a new audience. But this gamble is faithful to her philosophy: moving forward without ever resting on her laurels.
A future marked by demand
At 42, Juliette Chêne embodies an actress in perpetual motion. Her varied roles and her ability to switch from theater to television make her a figure to watch. Moreover, her commitment to a popular yet demanding art reinforces this image.
The career of Juliette Chêne inspires with its coherence and determination not to be confined. Between family heritage and the desire for emancipation, she charts a unique path, worthy of the great names of the French stage.
Her new adventure on M6 is just beginning. It remains to be seen how her character Magali Daho will establish herself in the landscape of French series. But one thing is certain: Juliette Chêne moves forward, driven by the passion for acting, the thirst for learning, and the desire to transmit.
A free and resolute actress
The departure of Juliette Chêne from Camping Paradis is not an end, but a rebound. Her arrival on M6 confirms her ability to reinvent herself. She chooses strong roles and aspires to stand out through her talent.
Through her choices, she embodies this generation of actresses who are evolving French fiction. Discreet but determined, she shows that it is possible to combine artistic demand, personal commitment, and fidelity to oneself.