List of Famous people born in France

Maxime Rodolphe Nouchy, known as Maxim Nucci and Yodelice, is a French singer-songwriter who performs in English. He has released five albums as of 2014: "Maxim Nucci" (2006), Tree of Life (2009), Cardioid (2010), "Square Eyes" (2013) and "Like a Million Dreams" (2014). The songs belong to folk, rock and pop music. He is also known for his acting performance in Guillaume Canet's film Little White Lies with Marion Cotillard in 2010. The song "Talk to me" was featured.

François Marcel Joseph Bernard Ruffin is a French journalist, filmmaker, author and politician. The founder and editor-in-chief of the satirical quarterly Fakir, he is best-known for directing the film Merci patron! (2016) as well as for playing an instrumental role in the formation of the Nuit debout movement in France.

Marina Vlady is a French actress.

Barbara Piévic, known professionally as Barbara Pravi, is a French singer, songwriter, and actress. After signing with Capitol Music France in 2015, Pravi has released two extended plays with the label: Barbara Pravi (2018) and Reviens pour l'hiver (2020). As a songwriter, Pravi has written songs for a number of artists including Yannick Noah, Julie Zenatti, Chimène Badi, and Jaden Smith. She additionally composed the song "J'imagine" by Valentina, which won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020.

Michael Akpovie Olise is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Born in England, he represents France internationally.

Philippe Lavil (born 26 September 1947 in Fort-de-France, Martinique), pseudonym of Philippe Durand de La Villejégu du Fresnay, is a French singer. He remained particularly famous for his hits singles "Il tape sur des bambous", "Elle préfère l'amour en mer" and "Kolé séré", a duet with Jocelyne Béroard. He was also member of Les Enfoirés in 1996, 1997 and 1998.

Danièle Gilbert is a French television presenter.

Alizée Jacotey, known professionally as Alizée, is a French singer, dancer and musician. She was born and raised in Ajaccio, Corsica.

Virginie Despentes is a French writer, novelist and filmmaker.

Jean-Baptiste Djebbari is a French aircraft pilot and politician of La République En Marche! (LREM) who has been serving as Secretary of State for Transport in the governments of successive Prime Ministers Édouard Philippe and Jean Castex since 2019. From 2017 until 2019, he was a member of the French National Assembly, representing the department of Haute-Vienne.