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  • NAME: Carla Bruni
  • OCCUPATION: Model
  • BIRTH DATE: December 23, 1967 (Age: 45)
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Turin, Italy
  • Full Name: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
  • Originally: Carla Gilberta Bruni Tedeschi
  • ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

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Heiress, model, singer, and actress Carla Bruni is best known for her romances and marriage to French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

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Switching to English, Bruni released the album No Promises in 2007. This recording did not match the success of her earlier effort. That same year,

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she ended her relationship with Enthoven. Then Bruni's personal life took a different turn when she met newly elected French President Nicolas Sarkozy at a dinner party. The couple enjoyed a whirlwind courtship before marrying in February 2008. Her decision to marry came a surprise to many. Bruni once told the press that "I'm monogamous occasionally, but I prefer polygamy and polyandry." She explained that "love lasts a long time, but burning desire, two to three weeks."

The pair has been the target of much media attention and speculation. To some, they appear to be an odd couple with his conservative stance on the issues and her well-known liberal views. She has continued with her singing career while being a supportive spouse, accompanying her husband on numerous trips abroad. Bruni also branched out into acting, appearing in a small role in the recent Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris.

In the spring of 2011, Bruni again found herself the subject of media attention. This time everyone wanted to know whether or not she was pregnant. After months of speculation, she finally confirmed the news. On October 19, 2011, Bruni gave birth to a daughter, Giulia—the baby was the first born to a sitting French president.

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