Thirteen years ago, French audiences fell for LOL (2008), the charming tale of a high school girl's first loves and heartaches. The cast has since evolved dramatically.
If that opening line has you humming the tune, you've seen Lisa Azuelos's hit film (where she also plays the psychologist). It follows 16-year-old Lola (Christa Théret) as she navigates her first romantic emotions and sorrows. Amid high school drama, her turbulent bond with Maël (Jérémy Kapone), and clashes with her mother (Sophie Marceau)—from whom she escapes to her father (Alexandre Astier).
A true phenomenon, LOL lightly explores Parisian teen life, dipping into clichés but crafting deeply endearing characters. Now, over a decade later, where are the stars who defined a generation's coming-of-age?
While some built lasting careers post-LOL, others stepped away. Marion Chabassol (Charlotte, Lola's best friend) appeared in Frédéric Louf's I Like Watching Girls (2011). Now 28, she left cinema behind for business school.
Émile Bertherat (Paul-Henri) has also exited the spotlight, living and teaching English in the United States.
