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Quick Info

Date of birth30 September 1997

Age26 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceBourguébus, Normandy, France

ProfessionModel

NationalityFrench

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents: Jean-Luc Petit and Nathalie Petit; Sister: Pauline Petit

Amandine Petit Biography

French model Amandine Petit rose from regional pageants to become Miss France 2021. Trained in gerontological management and active in advocacy for medical

Early life and background
Amandine Petit was born on 30 September 1997 in Bourguébus, Normandy. She grew up in her hometown and completed her early schooling there, attending elementary school in Bourguébus, middle school in Saint-Martin-de-Fontenay and high school at the Augustin-Fresnel in Caen. She went on to study at the Institute of Business Administration of the University of Caen Normandy and holds several professional qualifications, including nursing, a certification in negotiation and customer service, and a master’s degree in gerontological management.

Career
Petit began appearing in beauty pageants as a teenager. Her first notable showing came in 2015 when she placed as second runner-up in the Miss Lower Normandy competition, which led to subsequent regional contests. In 2020 she won the Miss Normandy title and went on to compete in Miss France, where she advanced into the top fifteen, then the top five, and was ultimately crowned Miss France 2021 — becoming the seventh woman from Normandy to win the national title.

Her year as Miss France brought a busy public schedule. She appeared on television and live events, including a stint on the game show Fort Boyard, attendance at the French Open and the Cannes Film Festival, and runway appearances in cities such as Barcelona and Casablanca. During the COVID-19 pandemic she co-hosted a weekly segment for Virgin Radio aimed at young listeners. As Miss France she also represented the country at the Miss Universe competition (listed as Miss Universe 2020) and reached the top 21.

Petit has used her platform to promote causes with personal resonance. After learning that her grandmother had Alzheimer’s disease, she became active with France Alzheimer and began advocating for medical research related to the condition. Professionally she has expressed an ambition to direct a retirement home or an assisted-living facility for older adults.

Public profile
Physically, Petit is listed at approximately 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) tall with blue eyes and blonde hair. Her figure measurements and weight are noted in public profiles. She is active on social media and has partnered with brands in fashion and skincare campaigns, with past collaborations cited with companies such as Pure Essentiel, California Almonds France, Ferrero Rocher and Peugeot.

Family and personal life
Amandine Petit comes from a family with a connection to local pageantry: her maternal grandmother, Nicole Belloteau, had previously been crowned queen of Château de Creully and her great-grandmother, Madeleine Courvalet, held a similar local title in 1934. Her parents are Jean-Luc Petit, who works in the penitentiary system, and Nathalie Petit, who is employed by the Caen tourist office. She has an older sister, Pauline.

Her personal interests include skiing, cooking and baking, and she shares recipes and travel photos on social media. She keeps a pet cat named Oslo and frequently posts about animals. Petit has described herself as a non-vegetarian who enjoys wine and champagne on special occasions. She has acknowledged a fondness for scrolling food videos online and for Instagram as her preferred social platform.

Latest updates
Following her Miss France reign, Petit continued public activities and projects. In March 2021 she was selected among 109 women to represent Marianne in an exhibition initiated by Marlène Schiappa at the Panthéon. In May 2023 she published her first book, J’ai décidé d’oser (I Decided to Dare), in which she recounts life events and her path to becoming Miss France.

Notable recognitions and benefits
As Miss France she received a package of prizes typically awarded to the titleholder, including sponsor gifts valued at over €57,000, a year-long stay in a Paris apartment provided by organizers, and a monthly stipend described as comparable to that of a high-ranking executive in France.

Public image and conduct
Petit has addressed issues arising from social media misuse, including incidents of identity theft. She has stated preferences about her online presence, commenting on fan accounts and clarifying which platforms she uses. She has cited Line Renaud and Sylvie Tellier among her stylistic and professional influences.

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Recent Work

Miss France 2021

Crowned Miss France, with a year of national and international appearances and duties.

2021
Miss Universe 2020

Represented France at Miss Universe and placed in the Top 21.

2021
J’ai décidé d’oser

Debut book recounting her life and route to Miss France.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Miss Lower Normandy, 2015 – second runner up
  2. Miss Normandy, 2020 – winner
  3. Miss France, 2021 – winner
  4. Miss Universe, 2021 – Top 21 contestant
  5. Selected to embody Marianne in a Panthéon exhibition, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amandine Petit born?

30 September 1997

What is Amandine Petit known for?

Model

What is Amandine Petit’s marital status?

Unmarried