Carla Bruni Biography

Carla Bruni is a former model turned singer who rose to worldwide prominence after her wedding to the then President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, in 2008. This exotic beauty of Italian descent first entered the world of modeling as a teenager and soon became one of the top-paid models with her good looks and graceful demeanor. She worked for the likes of Christian Dior, Givenchy, John Galliano and Versace during her peak years. She was brought up in a wealthy industrial family; her grandfather was the founder of the tire manufacturing company, CEAT. Both her parents had an innate love for music and the young Carla taught herself to play the guitar. Initially she wanted to pursue a career in architecture but then abandoned the idea and chose to become a model instead. She quit modeling when the love for music overpowered her and released her debut album in 2002. She has brought out four studio albums, five music videos and several singles so far. This pretty lady has been involved in humanitarian work and philanthropic activities. Having lost a brother to AIDS, she is an active crusader for HIV/AIDS research. She also made the headlines for the numerous affairs she has had with high-profile men prior to her marriage with Sarkozy.