Carla Bruni at 57: Music, fashion, and a controversial diet
Carla Bruni, former First Lady of France, model, and singer, has sparked significant interest and numerous controversies over the years. On 23rd December 2024, she turned 57 years old. What does she look like now?
Carla Bruni was one of the most popular models in the world during the 1990s. She worked with major fashion houses. In 2007, her life changed dramatically.
The love that changed everything
The model fell in love with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Their relationship was widely commented on, and their marriage in 2008 made her the First Lady of France. Bruni had to adapt to the demands of her new role, which meant temporarily leaving her music career.
As First Lady, she actively participated in public life. She accompanied her husband at official events and ceremonies. In 2011, the couple welcomed their daughter Giulia into the world. After Sarkozy’s presidency ended in 2012, Bruni was finally able to return to her musical passion.
She also returned to modelling. In October 2024, Carla Bruni appeared as a mature model in a Victoria’s Secret show. She collaborated with the brand for the first time. The star wore a form-fitting black lace bodysuit with a corset. Her back was adorned with angel wings featuring fringes of sparkling beads.
Controversial diet
In the podcast "Allez J’ose!", Carla Bruni revealed that she eats only one meal a day to avoid gaining weight during menopause.
“I stopped gaining weight once I stopped eating,” she said, causing a stir in the media. She emphasised that her decision was due to professional demands.
“If I weren't a public person, I could allow myself to gain 4-5 kilograms. My husband certainly wouldn't mind slightly rounder cheeks. Of course, I wouldn't want to gain 15 kilograms, but I would calmly accept one size larger,” explained the wife of the former French president.
Nevertheless, experts were highly critical of her. Dr Hanna Stolińska, a nutritionist, warned in an interview with the Modonet portal that such an approach is unhealthy.
“There are no recommendations that would advise such a drastic reduction in the number of meals (...) You can't provide everything you need for the whole day in one meal,” she pointed out.
It is best to eat three to four meals a day so that the body receives the appropriate amount of necessary nutrients. Otherwise, we risk muscle loss, malnutrition, as well as vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
