Thalia Besson, the daughter of famous French filmmaker Luc Besson, is gaining popularity after her appearance as Genevieve in the Netflix hit series Emily in Paris Season 4.
In 2017, when Thalia was just 16 years old, she had a small role in the movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
She has also appeared in the 2023 thriller film,  ‘Dangerous Waters‘ and the 2022 psychological horror film, ‘Arthur, malédiction‘.
Thalia is also starring in the upcoming fantasy horror film ‘Triton,’ directed by Janell Shirtcliff.
Thalia Is The Daughter of Big Figures In The Entertainment Industry
Due to her parents being big figures in the entertainment industry, Thalia Besson is regarded as a ‘nepo baby‘ by many.
Thalia was born to her father, Luc Paul Besson, and mother, Virginie Besson-Silla, on August 3, 2001.
Her father, Luc Paul Besson, is a famous French director, producer, and screenwriter.
He has directed many films, including Subway (1985), The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Léon: The Professional (1994), The Fifth Element(1997), and many more.
Moreover, the Fifth Element won him the Best Director and Best French Director in the sci-fi action film category.
On the other hand, her mother, Virginie Besson-Silla, is a Canadian-American film producer.
She has produced a variety of films, including action films, romantic films, biographical films, and animations.
Moreover, she has also worked as a producer of the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Following in her father’s footsteps, Thalia has also participated in film direction.
She has directed two films till now, and she posted the wrap of her second film on July 31, 2024, on her Instagram with the caption;
“That’s a wrap on directing my second film. thank you to my awesome team of besties for believing in the absurdity of this project. Gonna make y’all laugh with this one.“
Additional Information
- She has three siblings: Sateen Besson, Juliette Besson and Shanna Besson.
- Thalia graduated from Parson Paris with Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Design in 2023.
- She is also expected to appear in Season 5 of Emily in Paris.
