Happy birthday! Laurent Delahousse turns 56 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 56 on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

French evening news anchor Laurent Delahousse is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Laurent Delahousse has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Delahousse, a cultural icon

Born in Croix on August 30, 1970, Laurent Delahousse's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Delahousse's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Laurent hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Laurent Delahousse as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Laurent, you're the best!

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