Pauline Hoarau

About Pauline Hoarau

Pauline Hoarau, born on February 3, 1994, hails from Réunion and has forged a successful career as a French model. Her journey began in 2011 when she triumphed in the Elite Model Look competition on her home island, subsequently representing Réunion at the global final. Securing a spot within the top five, she then inked deals with various agencies affiliated with Elite Model Management. Her recognition continued in 2014 with a nomination for the Melty Future Awards.

In 2017, Hoarau expanded her reach into acting, making an appearance in Luc Besson's science fiction film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Throughout her modeling career, she has lent her face to campaigns for prominent brands such as Armani Exchange, H&M, Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Topshop, and has graced the runway in over 200 fashion shows. Her editorial work is extensive, having graced the covers of Elle in France, Italy, and Mexico, as well as French Revue des Modes. Furthermore, she has been featured in editorial spreads for a multitude of publications including Amica, CR Fashion Book, Crash Magazine, Elle (across France, Italy, Mexico, and Vietnam), Glass Magazine, Harper's Bazaar (both US and UK editions), Interview (in Germany, Russia, and the US), LOVE, Numéro, SKP Magazine, Teen Vogue, Vogue Japan, and Wonderland Magazine.

On a personal note, Pauline Hoarau and her partner, Simon Thoret, revealed they were expecting their first child on March 12, 2021. Their son was born on July 4, 2021, and the couple exchanged vows in May 2022.