Léon Marchand Tops French Children's Favorite Celebrity List Following Olympic Triumph
The Paris 2024 Olympics catapulted Marchand and Teddy Riner to the top two spots, while Kylian Mbappé fell to 11th in the Journal de Mickey's annual ranking.
- Léon Marchand, a five-time medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, was named the most popular personality among French children aged 7-14 in the Journal de Mickey's 2025 ranking.
- Teddy Riner, who also shone at the Olympics with two gold medals, secured the second spot on the list.
- Comedian and filmmaker Artus, whose film 'Un p'tit truc en plus' achieved major success, ranked third, making him the only non-athlete in the top three.
- Kylian Mbappé, once a top favorite, dropped to 11th place, with factors such as his move to Real Madrid and recent controversies potentially impacting his popularity.
- The ranking highlights gender disparities, with only four women in the top 27 and none in the top 10, reflecting ongoing visibility and recognition challenges for women in media and sports.
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