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The Netflix seriesEmily in Parishas captivated audiences with its blend of romance, fashion, and French flair. In its fourth season, the series introduced a new character that left viewers intrigued. Genevieve, stepdaughter to Sylvie and newcomer at Agence Grateau, took the fans for a ride with her mysterious and possibly evil character.
Thalia Besson, the actress behind the character, is not a new face in the industry. Born to French director Luc Besson and producer Virginie Besson-Silla, the actress is what we call a ‘nepo baby’. Her parents had previously collaborated in Scarlett Johansson’sLucywhile her father worked on Bruce Willis’sThe Fifth Element.Both the movies were huge hits but not the only scores under their belts.
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Thalia Besson is gaining recognition for her role as Genevieve, the potential new antagonist in season four part 2 ofEmily in Paris.But this is not her first appearance in the acting world.
Besson had previously starred inValerian and the City of a Thousand Planetsin 2017. She also appeared in the 2022 French horror movie,Arthur, malédiction. Her most recent film was the 2023 thriller film,Dangerous Waterswhere she portrayed the role of Tabitha.
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According toThe Tab, the actress has some strong liaisons with the entertainment industry, having been born to two famous producers. Her father,Luc Bessonis a French film director and has also worked on projects likeLucy, The Fifth Element, Leon,andThe Big Blue.
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Her mother, Virginie Besson-Silla is a name linked with projects likeLucy,Everything Everywhere All at Once, andThe Lady. In fact the actress’s first on-screen performance was in the 2017 space opera film, which both her parents worked on.
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planetswas directed by her father while it was produced by the actress’s mother. It is safe to assume that she had access to the otherwise gatekept field. But it is up to the audience to judge her worth based on just her performance.
The Mysterious Genevieve: Unpacking the Sinister Role
Genevieve appears in the fourth season of the Netflix series, leaving a lot to unpack. The character was introduced as Sylvie’s stepdaughter, Laurent’s child from his older relationship.
Just like Emily, the protagonist played byLily Collins, she also arrived from New York making the two bond over their new change in scenario. But soon Genevieve seemed to be planning on usurping her potential bestie’s life in Paris.
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The series showcases the new character conspiring to not only take over Emily’s job but also her romantic relationship with Gabriel. Fans took an immediate dislike to Besson’s manipulative role, while others found her to be intriguing.
As the series continues to unfold, fans are eager to see how Genevieve’s storyline plays out. With Besson’s impressive background and growing acting chops, it’s clear that she’s one to watch out for in the entertainment industry. The actress is slotted to star inTriton, an upcoming fantasy horror film directed by Janell Shirtcliff.
Emily in Parisis currently available to watch on Netflix.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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