Can you believe ALL these famous people speak French?! Our Gaston the French Bulldog was amazed when he discovered the following actors, athletes, musicians, gameshow hosts, and political leaders all speak French. Let them inspire you to learn French, too!
Omar Sachedina
Omar Sachedina is a familiar face to anyone who watches CTV News, reporting from across the country and around the world. Omar recently posted a tweet proudly announcing he'd filed his first report en français, crediting the French Immersion program he attended for this achievement. We think he sounded great!
Tatiana Maslany
Tatiana grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and attended French Immersion. Her mother taught her to speak German and she also speaks a bit of Spanish, making the star of Orphan Black a well-rounded communicator! She always dreamed of attending Festival de Cannes and in this clip she's interviewed on the beach during the world famous film festival.
Velma LeBlanc Dunn
CPF Nova Scotia recognizes Velma LeBlanc Dunn for her contribution to French Second Language Education
Halifax, Nova Scotia (October 8, 2019) – Canadian Parents for French, Nova Scotia held their annual conference on September 28. CPF Nova Scotia recognized the outstanding achievement of Velma LeBlanc Dunn, who was presented the 2019 Nova Scotia French Second Language Champion award.
Nancy Belliveau
CPF Nova Scotia recognizes Nancy Belliveau for her exceptional work in French Second Language Education
Halifax, Nova Scotia (November 1, 2018) – The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Network Conference took place in Halifax from October 18-21. CPF Nova Scotia took time to recognize the outstanding achievement of Nancy Belliveau, who was presented the 2018 Nova Scotia FSL Champion award.
Greta Murtagh
CPF Nova Scotia announces 2017 French Second Language Champion at 40th Anniversary
Halifax, Nova Scotia (October 4, 2017) – On September 30, CPF Nova Scotia celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a “French Toast”. CPF Nova Scotia recognized the outstanding achievement of Greta Murtagh with the 2017 Nova Scotia Champion award.
Patricia Holland
Canadian Parents for French announces 2016 Nova Scotia Champion at Launch of 40th Anniversary
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Canadian Parents for French, Nova Scotia recognized the outstanding acheivement of the founding Director of CPF Nova Scotia, Patricia Holland. Mrs Holland was presented with the first Nova Scotia Champion award.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper learned French while studying in Aix-en-Provence when he was in college. Don't believe it? Check out this interview he did with media in France to promote his film, The Hangover 2. In the interview he answers questions from French fans!
Annamie Paul
Annamie Paul is the first Black Canadian and Jewish woman to be elected as a leader of a federal party in Canada. Growing up in Toronto, her mother was determined that she and her siblings would grow up bilingual. This French interview was done right after she was nominated as the new leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Alex Trebek
The beloved late Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for 37 seasons. That’s over 7,500 episodes! People knew him as being intelligent, quick-witted and eloquent, but did you know he also spoke French? His mother’s last name was Lagacé and she was Franco-Ontarian. Alex credited his mom for adding “French-speaking” to his extensive resume and enduring legacy.
Serena Williams
With 23 Grand Slam titles under her belt, Serena Williams is one of the most dominant tennis players of all time. She learned French as a teenager because she dreamed of winning the French Open and accepting her trophy in French. She accomplished that goal in 2002 and today she’s passing on her love of French by teaching it to her daughter, Alexis!
Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts and his band have been nominated for fourteen Juno Awards, winning six! They were named Artist of the Year twice and Album of the Year once. Growing up in Montréal, Sam was exposed to English and French from an early age and loves being able to speak both official languages!