Overview
- In a new Marie Claire interview, Marceau says the sudden stardom as a young teen "could have killed" her, without detailing the darkest moment.
- She recalls losing a normal life after the 1980 release, saying she could no longer attend school or move independently.
- To avoid additional La Boum installments, she says she paid to terminate her Gaumont deal at age 16.
- She describes the 1980s casting environment as "hell" for young women and says she refused roles she considered sexualizing or degrading.
- BILD reports she earned about €2,000 for each of the first two films and later paid over €150,000 to exit the contract, figures presented as reported, while outlets note she remains active with a new film due in February.