Happy birthday! Catherine Lara turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 29, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 79 on Wednesday, May. 29, 2024.

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Catherine Lara is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-musician Catherine Lara (Nuit magique, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lara, a cultural icon

Born Catherine Bodet in Poissy on May 29, 1945, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lara's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Catherine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Catherine Lara as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Catherine, you're the best!