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LUCIEN Laviscount shot to global fame as one of the leading stars in Netflix's Emily In Paris.
The actor began his career on the teen drama Grange Hill and is now dating one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Who is Lucien Laviscount?
Born on June 9, 1992, in Burnley, Lucien Lavicount is an actor best known for his TV work.
The star was born to parents Sonia and Eugene Laviscount, and he has two siblings, Louis Laviscount and Jules Laviscount
The 5ft 8inch actor attended Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe and was a member of Carol Godby's theatre workshop in Bury.
He began his on-screen career at the age of 10, after nabbing a spot in a Marks and Spencer advert.
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Lucien then secured roles in programmes such as Clocking Off and Johnny & The Bomb before becoming a series regular in Grange Hill.
In December 2022, it was revealed that Lucien caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig.
A source told The Daily Mail: "Lucien ticks all of the boxes.
"He is a super talented actor, is extremely handsome and in the past 18 months has won lots of new fans since he joined Emily In Paris.
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"Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and fitting to the role he will look."
What has Lucien Laviscount starred in?
Lucien has had roles in Coronation Street, Scream Queens, Waterloo Road and the short-lived Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene.
In 2011, he finished fifth place on Celebrity Big Brother.
The talented star also starred in Guy Ritchie's TV series Snatch in 2017.
In 2021, it was announced that he would be joining the cast of Emily In Paris.
He has starred in seasons two and three opposite Lily Collins as her love interest Alfie.
In 2024, Lucien also starred alongside pop star Shakira in her music video for the song Puntería.
The song and video were in collaboration with Grammy Award-winner Cardi B.
Who has Lucien Laviscount dated?
The British star has been linked to a number of famous faces over the years.
In April 2024, it was revealed he was dating Shakira after they worked together on her music video.
A source told the Daily Mail: "Shakira is desperate to fall in love – but her friends are concerned because Lucien has slowly crept his way up the celebrity ladder while dating women who were all less famous than Shakira.
"Her friends fear he just wants people to know his name and she provides that.
"They are seeing each other but are not heavily involved yet."
Lucien has also been linked to former Little Mix Jesy Nelson after the pair were spotted kissing on a night out in London in November 2021.
The actor has been said to have dated a number of his co-stars including Brooke Vincent, Dominique Jackson, and Amy Childs — but nothing has been confirmed.
In 2011, he was linked to fellow Waterloo Road star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chelsee Healey.
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During his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in the same year, Lucien became known for his flirtatious antics and sent tongues wagging after climbing into bed with Kerry Katona.
Their relationship was met with some scepticism due to their 12-year age gap and eventually fizzled out.