Happy birthday! Michèle Cotta turns 89 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 89 on Monday, Jun. 15, 2026.

‘Cahiers secrets de la Ve République’ author Michèle Cotta is celebrating her 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-author Michèle Cotta has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Cotta, a cultural icon

Born in Nice on June 15, 1937, Michèle Cotta's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Cotta's not just a great journalist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Michèle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michèle Cotta as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Michèle, you're the best!

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