Happy birthday! Eva Joly turns 82 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 82 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

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French green party EELV candidate for the 2012 presidential election Eva Joly is celebrating her 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Eva Joly has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Joly, a cultural icon

Born in Oslo on December 5, 1943, Eva Joly's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Joly's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Eva hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Eva Joly as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Eva, you're the best!

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