After a young girl was hailed as the most ‘beautiful girl in the world’, many have been curious about her current whereabouts.

An intense online debate has erupted regarding Thylane Blondeau's modeling career, which began when she was just three years old.

Being labeled as the most beautiful child ever elicited a range of strong reactions from people, from happiness for her to criticism of her appearance.

However, not everyone is familiar with her story, so let’s dive into it.

Who is Thylane Blondeau?

Thylane Blondeau shot to fame as a tot (Instagram/@‌thylaneblondeau)

Thylane Blondeau is a French model who frequently appeared on magazine covers and attended high-profile fashion events as a child.

Her rise to fame began at the age of three when she caught the attention of a fashion agent for designer Jean Paul Gaultier at an event near the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

She is the daughter of French footballer Patrick Blondeau and TV presenter Veronika Loubry, who divorced in 2016.

How did Thylane Blondeau become famous?

With her striking blue eyes, radiant skin, and golden locks, she quickly became a sensation.

From that point on, brands like Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oréal Paris, and Versace sought her out, as did Vogue Enfants, which featured her on its cover.

She later worked for Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, earning the nickname 'the most beautiful girl in the world'.

She is now 24 (Instagram/@‌thylaneblondeau)

However, at age seven, her career slowed as she focused on her education.

At ten, Blondeau faced controversy due to claims of sexualizing children in advertising and media after appearing in makeup and adult clothing in Vogue Enfants.

She made her acting debut in 2015 with a role in the film Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues.

Where is she now?

Now 24, Blondeau works as a part-time model and is also a fashion and beauty entrepreneur.

In 2018, she launched her own clothing brand, Heaven May, and topped TC Candler's 100 Most Beautiful Faces list.

Recently, she has shared photos of herself on social media to show her current look.

However, the comments were mixed.

People’s reaction to her now she’s grown up

When her images were reshared by the New York Post, some criticized her nickname, with one saying: "It’s odd to label a child as the most beautiful in the world."

People debated her looks (Instagram/@‌thylaneblondeau)

Another remarked: "Ranking the beauty of six-year-olds says a lot about our culture."

Someone else commented: "All little girls are beautiful."

How does she feel about her nickname?

It's complicated.

In 2018, Blondeau expressed a desire to move away from the 'most beautiful' nickname, although some people continue to use it.

"Even today, people still say, 'You are the most beautiful girl'," she told The Telegraph.

"And I respond, 'No, I'm not. I'm just a human being, a teenager'."

Reflecting on her early fame from being discovered by a Gaultier agent, Blondeau shared her mother's initial hesitation.

She recounted: "My mum said, 'No, she's not with an agency, she can't do this'.

"Jean Paul Gaultier insisted, 'She has to be there tomorrow'. So Mum agreed, 'Why not?'.