Patricia Kaas: The Story of an Artistic Revival After a Long Absence

Patricia Kaas in front of a crowd

Patricia Kaas, star of French music, returns to the spotlight after an eight-year absence. She joins the jury of the 14th season of The Voice on TF1, alongside Zaz, Vianney, and Florent Pagny. This new adventure marks a decisive step in a career marked by success, drama, and an unrelenting quest for self-discovery.

A Highly Anticipated Media Return

When she agrees to join The Voice, Patricia Kaas knows she is facing a new generation that may not know her. "Will the talents want to come to me?" she wonders. But her charisma and unique voice eventually convince several candidates. "It might motivate me to return to the forefront," she confides, hinting at a future album.

This role as a coach is also an opportunity for her to reveal a lighter side of her personality. "The Patricia you see on The Voice is the woman I am in life," she explains, far from the melancholic image of Mademoiselle chante le blues.

An International Career and Rapid Success

Patricia Kaas is not just a star in France. By the late 80s, she conquers Europe, Russia, and even Asia. Her album Je te dis vous (1993) sells three million copies in 47 countries. She sings in French and English, notably covering It’s a Man’s World by James Brown. She also collaborates with Chris Rea on Out of the Rain and Ceux qui n’ont rien.

Before each concert, Patricia Kaas isolates herself with a cup of honey tea.
Before each concert, Patricia Kaas isolates herself with a cup of honey tea. “I don’t want to talk to anyone, not even to reassure myself,” she says with a laugh

In 2002, she attempts a foray into cinema with And Now… Ladies and Gentlemen, directed by Claude Lelouch, where she stars alongside Jeremy Irons. A role as a disillusioned jazz singer allows her to explore another facet of her talent. Although the film does not achieve great success, it remains a significant milestone in her career.

A Necessary Break to Rediscover Herself

After 30 years of touring and success, Patricia Kaas feels the need to take a break. "I needed to know the woman I had become," she confides. Fatigue, pressure, solitude: she steps back to refocus. "This serenity I have found, I would also like it to be felt in my future songs," says the one who chose not to be a mother. She does not close the door to a new album. "I am in the studio, I am working," she indicates.

A Past Marked by Trials

While Patricia Kaas is an accomplished artist, her journey is marked by pain. The loss of her mother in 1989, while she was on the rise, deeply shakes her. "My first tour was a way to escape my grief," she writes in her autobiography L’Ombre de ma voix.

She also experiences romantic disappointments. In 2008-2009, she has a brief relationship with the starred chef Yannick Alléno, which influences her quest for perfection. But recently, a tragedy strikes Alléno: his son Antoine is killed in 2022. Patricia Kaas, although long separated from the chef who remained her friend, is affected by this tragedy.

On stage, her tribute to the great Marlene Dietrich is evident. In Russia, a fan handed her a bottle of vodka... 'Maybe after the last song!' she joked
On stage, her tribute to the great Marlene Dietrich is evident. In Russia, a fan handed her a bottle of vodka… ‘Maybe after the last song!’ she joked

An Unknown Connection with Gérard Depardieu

In a recent interview, Patricia Kaas revisits an unknown episode of her career: her connection with Gérard Depardieu. At the beginning of her career, he finances her first 45 rpm, Jalouse, in 1985. But this help is not free: "It cost me a lot of money because there was a repayment to be made on the sale of my albums," she reveals. A glimpse into the sometimes harsh backstage of the music industry.

A Life Under High Surveillance

Patricia Kaas also makes headlines for her place of residence. Invited on Quotidien, she reveals living in an ultra-secure neighborhood, opposite the Élysée. "I am super protected, sometimes a bit too much!" she jokes. A luxury that has its constraints: "Taxis don’t pass in front of my house, and after 8 p.m., if I want to receive someone, they have to be on a list!"

A Promising Future

Intense gaze, mysterious allure. When a photographer asked her to smile more, she replied: 'My smile is my voice!'
Intense gaze, mysterious allure. When a photographer asked her to smile more, she replied: ‘My smile is my voice!’

With The Voice, Patricia Kaas reconnects with the public and rediscovers the pleasure of sharing her experience with a new generation. Does this television return herald a musical comeback? Time will tell. But one thing is certain: after eight years of absence, the sublime Patricia Kaas has not said her last word.

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