On Wednesday evening, Nathalie Simard announced very sad news on her social networks: the singer and her husband Lévis Guay have decided to end their marriage.
“It is with a mixture of emotions that I speak to you today to share important news about my personal life. After careful consideration, Lévis and I have made the mutual and respectful decision to end our marriage,” she wrote on her Instagram account, asking her audience to respect her privacy.
“We would like to inform you that we have decided not to make any further comments on the details of this decision,” adds the singer, who speaks of a difficult period that took place with respect and which she approaches with maturity and hope for the future is approaching.
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After a great year marked by her presence on reality TV “Get Me Out of Here,” the 54-year-old singer is experiencing a more difficult month in December. However, she once again proved her resilience.
“The people were always there, even in the most difficult times. Today I find myself in a time where I can see it clearly, appreciate it and accept it positively,” explains the woman who counts the loyalty of her audience as one of her greatest Christmas gifts.
Nathalie Simard met with Le Journal last week before the announcement of her separation and was smiling and warm, just like the artist that viewers of the popular reality show Sortez-moi d'ici happily rediscovered in 2023.
The day after the sad news, Le Journal contacted the singer and assured that her joy in life was not faked. “I am a liberated woman who has full power over my life and is happy,” she says. If she cannot comment further on the situation, it is because it is part of the agreement made with her ex-spouse.
- Listen to the interview with Nathalie Simard on Sophie Durocher's show QUB radio:
Public love
With almost fifty years of affection from Quebecers (she began her career in 1979 with her older brother René), Nathalie Simard admits: sometimes it makes her dizzy to be so loved by the public. But the frequent comments, smiles and expressions of affection from people she meets on the street have helped her the most and continue to do her good.
“I didn't expect such an intense relationship that would last for a long time,” admits the 54-year-old singer, who has overcome difficult years with courage (we remember that she was because of her former agent, producer Guy Cloutier prosecuted for sexual assault). 2005). This is what we want to say to her right away when she stands in front of us: Thank you for her strength and courage.
“I'm always afraid that this happiness with people will end,” admits the artist, who, with his openness and humor, immediately became one of the favorite actors of admirers (and campers) of the adventure reality show “Get Me Out of Here” became , his gentle empathy and vulnerability.
“I am proud to have truffles. It's a great gift to give yourself; Face your biggest fears. We were there to grow beyond ourselves. “It was also a great gift to present myself without make-up and to free myself from this image in order to instead inspire people with our actions and our way of being,” adds the artist, who previously initially rejected the invitation to Jean-Philippe Dion had to change his mind.
“I am kind to others, but not always to myself. I prefer to give rather than receive. I like to please, give hope and love. When I came out of the game and they asked me to come back, it was a great pat on the back,” she admits.
Sing Christmas
Nathalie Simard had fun singing Christmas in the studio all summer in order to release her album Mon Noël last November.
“I have always loved Christmas. I love the cooking, the preparations and the fact that we are trying to recreate the Christmas magic from our childhood,” she says, eyes bright with excitement, Eve’s mother, with whom she enjoys sharing and creating Christmas traditions.
The eleven songs in this new opus include “Forgotten Children”, “First Snow”, “Marie-Noël” by Robert Charlebois, “Christmas Without Hunger” by Patrick Norman and the classics “White Christmas”, “Blue Xmas” and “It's “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The song “Mon Noël” is the only original song on this album of Christmas covers.
“As for Love take its time” – a song from the unforgettable film “La guerre des tuques” – is featured on the album and additionally performed on stage in “Winter Songs: The Christmas Show” by Pierre Lapointe.
“How can you say no to Pierre Lapointe when he invites you to sing with him at eight performances? Pierre gives me access to his child's heart. He is such an approachable, friendly and cultured person. For me it is another beautiful way to sing Christmas,” says the interpreter, who confirms to the Journal that she is working on several projects for 2024 and 2025.
Nathalie Simard's cultural review of the year
Show: “I really liked Roxanne Bruneau’s show. I like the respect she shows her audience, her recognition and her authenticity, especially in humor. Michel Sardou's show was also magical, extraordinary and magnificent. Sardou worthy!”
Comedy show: “I want to go back and see Marthe Laverdière. People are having so much fun, she’s very funny.”
Music: “I listen to a lot of old classics like STYX, Starmania and Supertramp. It's a melancholy that I like. The Cowboys Fringants are also a favorite and even more so now.”
Songs: “I love LP with his song “Lost on You” and I definitely want to sing “Behind the Fog” with Grand Corps Mala one day! This is my story.”
Books: “I read La Madographie and find it very inspiring. The world of drag is shining because of him, he is a pioneer.”
TV shows: “I love Indefensible. I’ve seen The Crown, Mégantic and Lupine.”
Favorite Christmas albums:Ginette Reno's album with the Symphony Orchestra, Salsoul Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Bing Crosby and Elvis. »
– The album My Christmas by Nathalie Simard is available on digital platforms and packaged in physical form in her magazine Christmas with Nathalie.
– The singer is godmother of the Maison la Grande Ourse Montérégie (a house dedicated to survivors of sexual assault and violence). She will attend the Christmas fundraiser at Saint-Pierre Church on December 16th.