Estelle Lefébure
Also known as Estelle Essebag, Estelle Hallyday, Estelle Lefebure
Career
Active 1985 – present
Biography
About Estelle Lefébure
Estelle Lefébure was discovered by George Gallier in the early 1980s and managed by him exclusively at Prestige Models in Paris. He later moved to New York to start American Model Management and guided her career until 1991. Her national recognition came fast after the first Guess campaign shot by Wayne Maser. She then appeared on several covers of American Vogue with Richard Avedon, and American Elle with Marc Hispard, Gilles Ben Simon, and Bill King. French Elle model editor Odile Saron also helped her career take off.
In 1991, she switched to Elite, moved to California, and married singer David Hallyday, working under the name Estelle Hallyday. She began modeling at 19. Over the years, she has appeared in campaigns for Cartier, Christian Dior, Revlon, Lord & Taylor, and Samsung. She first appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1988, and again in 1989, 1990, and 1993. In 1992, she appeared in George Michael's "Too Funky" music video. In 1994, People named her one of the "50 most beautiful people." In 1999, she was a candidate to become the official model for the French national symbol Marianne, but Laetitia Casta won. As of 2022, she is represented by Karin Models Agency in Paris.
Her acting career began in 1994 with a role in the French comedy Grosse Fatigue. In 2001, she played a model for Gaultier in Absolutely Fabulous, and in 2007 she earned her first lead role in the horror film Frontière(s). She also sang "La pomme" on the soundtrack of Le bal des actrices, a duet with Maïwenn Le Besco. She was married to David Hallyday from 1989 to 2001, with two children, Emma and Ilona. She later married French TV and radio host Arthur from 2004 to 2008. She has a son, Giuliano, with her partner Pascal. Estelle is 5'9" with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is French.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1985-present (started around 20 years old; 41 years active)
- Birthplace
- Rouen, Normandy, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Measurements
- 38–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 230k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Estelle Lefébure get discovered?
She was discovered by George Gallier in Paris, who managed her exclusively at Prestige Models before moving to New York to run American Model Management.
What is Estelle Lefébure's connection to the French national symbol Marianne?
In 1999, she was one of the candidates to become the official model for Marianne, but ultimately lost to Laetitia Casta.
Did Estelle Lefébure have any musical involvement?
Yes, she sang on the soundtrack of Le bal des actrices, including a duet with Maïwenn Le Besco.
Did you know
- She appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1993.
- Her measurements are 38-24-36, with a natural 36B bra cup.
- As of March 2026, her Instagram following is 230k.
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