Happy birthday! Valérie Payet turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 61 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.

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Valérie Payet is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-television host Valérie Payet (Nulle Part Ailleurs, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Payet, a cultural icon

Born in Saint-Raphaël on December 24, 1964, Valérie Payet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Payet'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 Valérie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Valérie Payet as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Valérie, you're the best!

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