Laetitia Casta

About Laetitia Casta

Laetitia Marie Laure Casta, whose voluptuousness has been a subject of discussion in the world of fashion, spent her childhood in Normandy and has stated in an interview with Elle magazine: "I tell people that my breasts are 'Made in Normandy' from butter and crème fraîche!"

In 1999, Casta came out first of a national survey ordered by the Association des Maires de France to decide who should be the the new model for the bust of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, which stands outside every French town hall. Her bust was unveiled at the mayoral association's annual conference on November 23, 1999. She succeeded model Inès de la Fressange in this role. Shortly thereafter a mini-scandal shook France, after it was publicized that Casta had relocated to London. Although she claimed that her move was motivated by practical professional reasons, the magazine Le Point, among others, suggested that she was trying to escape taxes.

Casta was the official face of L'Oréal, Dior, and Chanel. She has appeared in and on the cover of Victoria's Secret catalogs, ELLE magazine, and Vogue magazine. Casta was featured in Guess? Jeans and Tommy Hilfiger ad campaigns. She also appeared in three consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions, Rolling Stone, and a Pirelli Tires Calendar.

Laetitia Casta has appeared on over 100 magazine covers and has been credited, along with Tyra Banks, and a few others, with bringing back the notion of the voluptuous models.

As of January 2024, she has amassed 467,000 followers on her Instagram platform.