Like every year, 2023 brought with it a lot of happy events, great joys and beautiful emotions. Unfortunately, she also experienced some sad events in her 12 months. Many Quebec artists can attest to this.
It's time for a breakup
Antoine Pilon and Catherine Brunet
The complicity between these former lovers is natural. Her participation in the show Le Chalet and in the comedy Entre deux draps are great examples. They always looked good together in front of the photographers. While we thought they would grow old together, they ended their romance after eight years… but not their great friendship.
Antoine Pilon and Catherine Brunet Photo: Patrick Seguin
Marc Dupré and Anne-Marie Angélil
The separation between the artist and René Angélil's daughter surprised fans of Quebec showbiz. It must be said that they were married for 23 years. Their long-term union, formalized in the chic Ritz-Carlton Hotel, led to the birth of three children and inspired the singer in his musical work. Unfortunately, he recently went through a “hard time” with the end of this story.
Marc Dupré and his ex-partner Anne-Marie Angélil Photo: Dominic Gouin, TVA Publications
Mitsou and Iohann Martin
There was nothing to indicate that the couple would separate after more than ten years of marriage. As of August 2022, they have owned three companies in the music industry. Mila-Rose and Stella's parents have separated, but neither wanted to comment on the matter. Their couple was formed in the mid-1990s.
Mitsou Gélinas and her ex-partner Iohann Martin. Photo: Julien Faugere / TVA Publications
Nathalie Simard and Lévis Guay
As the Christmas magic began, the singer announced that her marriage of the past 15 years had ended. Although she described the end of her story as a “difficult phase,” she said she was “happy” and “liberated.” This separation took place after long consideration, with respect and with mutuality.
Nathalie Simard and her ex-spouse Lévis Guay. Photo courtesy
Roch Voisine and Myriam Chantal
The singer was in a relationship with the young woman he fell in love with in Quebec for just over ten years. This love has raised more than one eyebrow, as the two parents are separated by 25 years. The artist, already the father of a young adult and a teenager, joyfully welcomed the arrival of a little girl, Lily-Dornia, with Myriam Chantal in 2020.
Roch Voisine and Myriam Chantal in 2013 archive photo, Sébastien St-Jean (Agence QMI)
Debbie Lynch White and Marina Gallant
The love story between the actress and her ex-flame began in 2015. Two years later, they united their fate. They walked on various red carpets together. But time has transformed the love of this open relationship into friendship. For the woman who played Bolduc, monogamy is not a real interest.
Debbie Lynch White and Marina Gallant. MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCE QMI
Eric Lapointe and Judith Bérard
The rocker and the singer didn't shout their love from the rooftops, but rather enjoyed intimate moments away from prying eyes. Their love of music gave them a pleasant time, as they became very close during the production of the album Je marche dans ma vie by Éric Lapointe.
Eric Lapointe and Judith Bérard
Marie Soleil Dion and Louis Olivier Mauffette
Those who starred in the comedy Gazebo, gave birth to a boy named Léon and shared their lives for several years decided in the fall to take other paths. A few months earlier, on Madame's 39th birthday, the Lord had reminded her how much he loved her.
Louis-Olivier Mauffette and Marie Soleil Dion Photo: SEBASTIEN SAUVAGE / TVA Publications
Anthony Therrien and Alice Morel-Michaud
Having barely grown up, the two actors began a chapter in their lives that spanned seven years. During this time, they were seen together at popular events. Several months before the news of the Red Bracelet star was confirmed, we stopped seeing photos of the lovebirds.
Alice Morel-Michaud and Anthony Therrien in 2019. Joël Lemay / Agence QMI
Sylvain Marcel
For the actor, the eight months he spent with a woman whose identity he never revealed were among the most beautiful of his romantic journey. The reason? He could remain himself. We would have had to wait a year to find out who this lady was. Life decided otherwise.
Sylvain Marcel archive photo, QMI Agency
The flame burns again!
Marilou
After separating from both of her daughters' fathers (including artist Alexandre Champagne), the 3 times a day creator reconnected with love and shared her happiness in June by posting a photo on Instagram. This relationship ended 18 months of celibacy. Marilou also found contact with her old love again: music.
Marilou Photo provided by TVA
Catherine Brunet
After the shock of her separation from Antoine Pilon, announced in August but already several months ago, the actress strutted at the end of November on the arm of another television colleague: Émile Ouellette, who can be seen in the TV series Sorcières TVA.
Catherine Brunet photo agency QMI, JOEL LEMAY
Marc Hervieux
One would think that parting 25 years with the woman he wanted to marry would cloud the singer's life. However, for Marc Hervieux, autumn was synonymous with great celebrations. His path crossed with that of a certain Kathleen, who also has three children. And when you see her smile in the photos, there is no doubt about her happiness.
Marc Hervieux archive photo, Chantal Poirier
Jean-François Mercier
Earlier this year, the comedian confessed that he was separated from the woman with whom he spent seven years of his life and with whom he thought he wanted to spend the rest of his days. With that disappointment behind him, he welcomed a new woman into his life, Fanny Roberge, in late March, just in time for the start of mating season.
Jean-François Mercier Joël Lemay / QMI Agency
Mike Ward
Mike Ward's love life was in the spotlight in April and May for different reasons. First, the comedian announced that he had put an end to his relationship of the last 24 years. A few weeks later, things took a happy turn when his new romance with Entourage producer Bibi Benoît was revealed.
Mike Ward archive photo, Chantal Poirier
Marie May
Since her relationship with guitarist David Laflèche (father of her Gisèle) was a thing of the past, the singer was convinced that celibacy would stay with her forever. But his heart decided otherwise. She fell in love with a new man who brings her great peace. But revealing your identity is out of the question!
Marie-Mai Photo provided by Bellmédia
Baby is here!
Virginie Fortin
The comedian became a mother for the first time in September and gave birth to a baby girl who she described as cute. To keep the secret, she didn't publish a photo of herself, but contented herself with imitating him. It was the lucky grandfather Bernard Fortin who later revealed that the child's name was Blanche. However, the father's identity has not been revealed.
Photo courtesy of Virginie Fortin
Rosalie Waistfer
The daughter of René Simard and Marie-Josée Taillefer has been a proud mother since mid-September. In his life there is now Adélie, who was born in the Cité-de-la-Santé hospital in Laval. The father is Gabriel, Rosalie Taillefer's long-time lover. The latter used an Instagram post a few days after the birth to acknowledge that giving birth is “quite an adventure!”
Rosalie Taillefer Photo: SEBASTIEN SAUVAGE / TVA
Marie-Ève Janvier and Jean-François Breau
One of Quebec's favorite couples has expanded their small family with the birth of a third child. The two popular singers welcomed Louis at the beginning of June. The boy's first name was chosen to honor Marie-Ève Janvier's brother, who died of cancer in 2013. Little Louis is lucky to have two older sisters: Léa and Laurence.
Marie-Ève Janvier and Jean-François Breau with kind permission
Phil Roy
On Christmas Eve 2021, the comedian and presenter was able to experience the joys of fatherhood when his lover gave birth to Billie. Less than two years later he was able to hold his second granddaughter named Cléo in his arms. To mark the event, an adorable photo of the father and his two “funny ladies,” as he liked to call them, was posted on Instagram.
Phil Roy Photo William Renaud provided by Télé-Québec
Beth Cossette
The singer of the Cœur de Pirate team at La Voix in 2020 is surrounded by men. She was already mother to a boy named Billy with her partner Marc and gave birth to Tom Cossette-Nantais on March 22nd. This healthy baby also delighted Pépé and Mémé, better known as Sylvain Cossette and Andrée Watters.
Beth Cossette Photo: Bruno Petrozza
Louis-Jose Houde
The man in his mid-forties also smiled at the comedian outside the stage. The artist became a father for the first time. He has a little boy now. True to form, he was very discreet about this happy event and did not say a word about it until a few months after the child's arrival. But what is his first name? And who is his mother? Secret.
Louis-José Houde Photo Chantal Poirier
Ludovick Bourgeois
The singer wasted no time in expanding his family. He and his lover Olivia Rochon, parents of little Sam since 2021, did it again at the beginning of May and gave birth to little Cali. Admirers of Patrick Bourgeois' son still had to be patient: it wasn't until a month later that the baby's hoe appeared online.
Ludovick Bourgeois Photo: Patrick Seguin / TVA Publications