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Mathilde Seigner has spoken out about what she calls inappropriate behavior at the funeral of actress Nadia Farès. On Europe 1, while promoting her current shoot, she described moments at the ceremony that struck her as opportunistic. Her reaction has reignited discussion about how the public and the industry mark the deaths of well-known figures.
Mathilde Seigner’s sharp reaction after attending the funeral
Appearing on the show Pascal Praud et vous on June 24, Mathilde Seigner recalled the funeral with visible emotion. She said some attendees used the occasion to mention missed professional opportunities.
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Seigner described hearing remarks that focused more on casting and projects than on the person who had died. She said those comments left her unsettled and disappointed.
Her critique targeted the performative side of celebrity mourning. She questioned why sorrow sometimes gives way to career talk in public settings.
Who was there: notable faces at the Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre service
The funeral took place on April 24 at the church of Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre in Paris. Many stars from film and media attended to pay respects.
- Claude Lelouch
- Catherine Deneuve
- Josiane Balasko
- Guillaume Canet
- Claire Chazal
- Elsa Zylberstein
- François Berléand
- Laeticia Hallyday
Laeticia Hallyday, a close friend of Nadia Farès, shared memories on Instagram and wrote about years of shared laughter and confidence.
Moments that marked the ceremony
One poignant image from the service was the arrival of the coffin. Three people close to Farès carried it into the church.
- Jonathan Cohen
- François Vincentelli
- Yannick Samot
Witnesses described a subdued and emotional entrance. Many attendees spoke quietly with one another after the ceremony.
How Nadia Farès was found: the April incident at a Paris pool
The events that led to the funeral began on April 11. Nadia Farès was discovered unresponsive in the water at a Paris sports complex.
According to accounts, she had been swimming with fins and a kickboard. For reasons that remain unclear, she apparently set the board aside and dived.
A fellow swimmer found her underwater a few minutes later. He pulled her to the surface and emergency teams arrived quickly.
Rescue and emergency care
Firefighters performed resuscitation on site before rushing her to the hospital. She was admitted to the Pitié-Salpêtrière in critical condition.
Medical teams placed her in an induced coma. Despite efforts, Nadia Farès did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead on April 17.
Family reactions and public tributes
Nadia Farès leaves behind two daughters, Shana and Cylia. They shared tributes online after her death.
Colleagues and friends also expressed sorrow across social media and in the press. The funeral drew many who wanted to show their respect.
Seigner’s comments have prompted debate about how public figures are remembered, and whether mourning can be overshadowed by professional posturing.
