Who is Vanessa Paradis? To understand who she is, it helps to understand who's she been. Her professional life has led her to be a singer, actress, and "model," at the astonishing ages of 14, 17, and 20, respectively. In her personal life, she's been a dreamy kid, a wide-eyed girl, a provocative teen, a searching young woman, and finally, a blissfully fulfilled mom. Learn more about the choices she's made and the paths they've led her to.