(Translation by Natalie. Thank you!) Currently promoting a science fiction film (“Atomik Circus, the return of James Bataille,”) Vanessa Paradis received us at the Ritz. A revealing opportunity to talk informally with the blonde companion of American actor Johnny Depp, with whom she has had two children, Lily-Rose (age 5) and Jack (age 2). Question: Vanessa Paradis, one has the impression that you had disappeared for three years, since your album “Bliss.” Vanessa: I know. The whole world tells me the same thing. In fact, it is because I have been kept totally busy by my little family. Johnny and I had had our second child, a baby [son Jack, born 4-9-2002] who kept me busy night and day. But that’s what you want, I am happy like that. So I am busy having all of them. Movies and music, they are a little behind [take a lower priority]. Question: You have therefore privileged your personal life? Vanessa: Yes! I did not imagine me being busy multiplying my professional activities and taking care of the children. I believed for a long time, in fact, that it wasn’t possible to succeed in these two parallel lives. But now, I think the opposite. And then, I have been spoiled by the life that I lead today. And with Johnny, life is truly so beautiful! Question: With the children, you have become another woman. Vanessa: Yes. To be a mother, that’s giant! First, it is the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me in all my life. Next, I believe that I am less selfish and egocentrical than I was at a certain period. With them [children], we cannot lie. Children push you to be absolutely honest, and that is something super. Question: Johnny Depp, 42 years old [Translator’s note—newspaper’s error—we all know he just turned 41] , is he a very attentive father? Vanessa: Oh, yes! He adores his little cabbages [“ses petits bouts de chou”] and spends enormous amounts of time with them. He has an incredible connection with the little ones [her word is “complicity,” in the sense of the bond between accomplices]. They spend an enormous amount of time together, and they have great pain if they have to remain separated for a few days. So, if he must stay a long time at a film shooting, I take the children and I accompany them on the site, no matter where in the world that might be. Question: According to certain rumors, you are awaiting the birth of your third child. True or false? Vanessa: Look at me! Does it look like that’s the case? That makes me laugh, because there are many newspapers that regularly announce that I’m pregnant. But I believe that they are taking their dreams for reality. In fact, it’s true that I want to have another baby and a big family, but for the moment, I’m not pregnant.