Like Mother Like Daughter: Lily-Rose Depp and Vanessa Paradis

With rosebud lips, ripe apple cheeks and delicate boho beauty, Lily-Rose Depp bears a striking resemblance to her French mother, Vanessa Paradis. But their similarities run far deeper than looks alone.

The Striking Resemblances Between Lily-Rose Depp Vanessa Paradis

The mother and daughter embody French chic to a tee—both effortlessly beautiful, stylish, and ever so cool. It is no wonder they both caught the attention of France's most iconic fashion house: Chanel.

At age 18, Paradis became the face of Chanel's Coco fragrance in 1991. Over the decades, she has starred in numerous campaigns, from handbags and lipsticks to fragrances and accessories. Thirty years later, the French beauty is still a House ambassador and one of the brand’s most cherished muses.

Meanwhile, daughter Depp first appeared in Chanel's Pearl eyewear campaign in 2015 at the tender age of 16, making her one of the youngest ambassadors for the brand. She has since emerged as the face of several campaigns, promoting Chanel's No5 L'Eau scent and the brand's J12 watch, and has proudly flaunted Chanel gowns on red carpets across the globe from Cannes to New York.

Who is Vanessa Paradis?

Paradis is a multi-talented artist, finding success not only in modelling but as a singer and actress. Her first taste of fame came at 14 when her French single, 'Joe le taxi,' became an international hit. And in 1990, Paradis received a César award (the French equivalent of an Oscar) for most promising actress for her breakthrough role in French film, Noce Blanche.

With mother Paradis as the darling of the French silver screen and father Johnny Depp as a Hollywood heavyweight, it is no surprise that Lily-Rose has made her foray into film. The young starlit first appeared in Canadian comedy-horror Tusk and has gone on to star in films such as Yoga Hosers, Planetarium and The King.

Lily-Rose Depp and Timothée Chalamet

Another rather interesting similarity, shared by Paradis and Depp, is their choice in men, or rather leading men. Lily-Rose has been linked to actor Timothée Chamalet who bears some resemblance to Johnny Depp with his impressive acting chops, chiselled jaw, and iconic floppy brown hair. Depp and Chamalet began dating after meeting on the set of The King in 2018 but reportedly split in 2020.

Lily-Rose Depp Style

Vanessa and Lily-Rose are alike in many ways, but their most significant similarity must be their flawless sense of style. As Chanel muses, they are loyal to the brand — often appearing in gorgeous gowns and ensembles at film premieres and fashion shows.

But Paradis was also a 90s style icon and as the fashion of the decade has made its way back into the mainstream, Depp has followed suit — borrowing pieces straight from her mum's wardrobe.