List of Famous people born in Île-de-France, France
Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Dominique Gaston André Strauss-Kahn is a French economist, politician, former managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and a figure in the French Socialist Party who attained notoriety due to his involvement in several financial and sexual scandals. He is often referred to in the media, and by himself, by his initials DSK. Strauss-Kahn was appointed managing director of the IMF on 28 September 2007, with the backing of then–President of France Nicolas Sarkozy. He served in that capacity until his resignation on 18 May 2011, in the wake of an allegation that he had sexually assaulted a hotel maid. Other allegations followed, but he was acquitted.
Dadju
Dadju Djuna Nsungula, better known by the mononym Dadju or at times Prince Dadju, is a French singer. He was signed to the label Wati B and in 2017 signed with Polydor Records of Universal Music Group. He was a member of the musical formation Shin Sekaï alongside rapper Abou Tall from 2012 to 2016. The duo was part of the label Wati B and released the album Indéfini. The duo announced that they were breaking up so they can each follow solo careers. Dadju released his solo album Gentleman 2.0 in 2017.
Leslie Caron
Leslie Claire Margaret Caron is a French-American actress, dancer, and writer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.
Allan Saint-Maximin
Allan Irénée Saint-Maximin is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Newcastle United.
Raphaël Enthoven
Raphaël Enthoven is a French philosophy teacher, radio host and television host. An agrégé who taught at Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 and Paris Diderot University, Enthoven is known to the French public for hosting various philosophy-related shows on radio and television. Although he has been described as a philosopher, Enthoven himself rejects being labeled as such.
Vladimir Posner
Vladimir Vladimirovich Pozner is a French-born Russian-American journalist and broadcaster best known in the West for his television appearances representing and explaining the views of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. He was memorable as a spokesman for the Soviets in part because he grew up in the United States and speaks fluent English, Russian and French.
DJ Snake
William Sami Étienne Grigahcine, better known by his stage name DJ Snake, is a French DJ and record producer from Paris, France.
Kev Adams
Kev Adams or Kev' Adams is a French comedian, actor, humorist, screenwriter and film producer.
Lââm
Lââm is a French singer of Tunisian descent. She has sold more than 4,000,000 singles & albums.
Guy Marchand
Guy Marchand is a French actor, musician and singer. He is best known for his role as the main character in the French police procedural series Nestor Burma.