48Jean Reno was invited on the set of the show “C à Vous” on Thursday June 15, the date on which Johnny Hallyday would have celebrated his 80th birthday. He actively participates in the organization of the exhibition dedicated to the singer in Paris. Last night, the actor couldn't hold back his tears while talking about his friend.
The immersive exhibition event will retrace the entire life of Johnny Hallyday from December 22, 2023 to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It is the voice of Jean Reno who will accompany visitors throughout the journey of his life. After passing a few images of Jean Reno on stage with Johnny, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine asked the 74-year-old actor about the friendship between the two men. Jean Reno literally broke down on the set, overcome by moving emotion.
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He stops for a few seconds, bursts into tears, then recovers...
All his friendship, all his talent, when I did his journey at the end, I cried. It was too much... For me, he was a friend, he was a generous man, he was an artist, he was an enormous singer. I have to be there for her daughters since I am Jade's godfather and for her memory.
He was a huge heart with me. I could live with him if I didn't have a house, I could ride in his car if I didn't have a car, I could take his shoes if I didn't... (...) He's someone that I really liked it a lot. I can talk about it [for hours] but you shouldn't cry.
he was a very touching person . He was very attentive. I remember my second divorce: I was working in Marrakech, he came with me, he took the plane with me, he told me “it’s okay, I’m here”. And once he said “I’m here”. (…) He said it all
