Get Ready With Narcisse featuring Thalia Besson

On the occasion of the Paris premiere of Emily in Paris Season 5, we accompanied actress Thalia Besson, who portrays Geneviève in this new season, during her preparation for this special evening at the Grand Rex.

A photo and video production by Narcisse Agency, highlighting a promising actress with a strong, magnetic presence.

From concept to post-production, the entire project was produced in-house by our teams, with creative direction, filming and editing fully carried out by Narcisse — our signature.

Get Ready With Narcisse featuring Thalia Besson

On the occasion of the Paris premiere of Emily in Paris Season 5, we accompanied actress Thalia Besson, who portrays Geneviève in this new season, during her preparation for this special evening at the Grand Rex.

A photo and video production by Narcisse Agency, highlighting a promising actress with a strong, magnetic presence.

From concept to post-production, the entire project was produced in-house by our teams, with creative direction, filming and editing fully carried out by Narcisse — our signature.

  • For those discovering you today, how would you introduce yourself beyond your profession as an actress?

    I would say that above all, I am a very curious person, sensitive to my surroundings. I observe a lot—people, details, silences. I enjoy understanding emotions and nuances. Outside of acting, I am quite simple, very attached to my loved ones, and I need quiet moments to center myself. Creativity is a part of my life in a broad sense, both in cinema and in everyday moments.

  • Was there a particular moment or encounter that confirmed your desire to pursue this profession?

    There wasn’t a single “click,” but rather a certainty that developed over time. Very young, I realized that acting allowed me to express things I couldn’t always articulate otherwise. Seeing how this profession could be both fragile and powerful ultimately convinced me.

  • You’re returning to Emily in Paris after already making an impact in the previous season. How did it feel to dive back into this world for Season 5?

    A lot of joy, and also a very pleasant sense of familiarity. Returning to this set, reuniting with this team, this highly codified but always stimulating universe, felt like returning to a playground I already knew, while having the opportunity to bring something new to it. I also felt like I was arriving with more maturity, both personally and artistically.

  • For those discovering you today, how would you introduce yourself beyond your profession as an actress?

    I would say that above all, I am a very curious person, sensitive to my surroundings. I observe a lot—people, details, silences. I enjoy understanding emotions and nuances. Outside of acting, I am quite simple, very attached to my loved ones, and I need quiet moments to center myself. Creativity is a part of my life in a broad sense, both in cinema and in everyday moments.

  • Was there a particular moment or encounter that confirmed your desire to pursue this profession?

    There wasn’t a single “click,” but rather a certainty that developed over time. Very young, I realized that acting allowed me to express things I couldn’t always articulate otherwise. Seeing how this profession could be both fragile and powerful ultimately convinced me.

  • You’re returning to Emily in Paris after already making an impact in the previous season. How did it feel to dive back into this world for Season 5?

    A lot of joy, and also a very pleasant sense of familiarity. Returning to this set, reuniting with this team, this highly codified but always stimulating universe, felt like returning to a playground I already knew, while having the opportunity to bring something new to it. I also felt like I was arriving with more maturity, both personally and artistically.

  • What did this new season allow you to explore differently, as an actress?

    This season allowed me to explore more nuance. Geneviève gains depth and complexity. I was able to explore her contradictions, her flaws, what she doesn’t necessarily show at first glance. It was very interesting to work on what happens in the unsaid, in silences, while staying within the very particular energy of the series.

  • The series portrays a certain vision of Paris, very aesthetic, almost fantastical. What is your personal relationship with this city?

    Paris is a city that inspires me greatly, but I experience it quite intimately. I love its contrasts, its sometimes harsh, sometimes extremely poetic side. I am attached to my everyday Paris,raw and beautiful.

  • Emily in Paris is inseparable from fashion. What role does clothing play in how you inhabit a character?

    Clothing is a very powerful tool. It immediately helps to understand how a character carries herself, perceives herself, protects herself, or asserts herself. For Geneviève, style is a direct extension of her personality. Once the outfit is on, many things fall into place almost instinctively, and it contributes greatly to building the character.

    I was fortunate to work closely with Marylin Fitoussi on Geneviève’s looks, sometimes contributing my own pieces, to construct the most accurate and coherent silhouette possible.

  • How has your personal style evolved over the past few years?

    It has become more assertive and freer. I feel less need to follow trends; I rely more on what makes me feel good and aligned. I like strong pieces, but also simplicity. My style evolves with what I go through, my age, my desires. Today, I mostly seek a sense of coherence and authenticity.

  • What did this new season allow you to explore differently, as an actress?

    This season allowed me to explore more nuance. Geneviève gains depth and complexity. I was able to explore her contradictions, her flaws, what she doesn’t necessarily show at first glance. It was very interesting to work on what happens in the unsaid, in silences, while staying within the very particular energy of the series.

  • The series portrays a certain vision of Paris, very aesthetic, almost fantastical. What is your personal relationship with this city?

    Paris is a city that inspires me greatly, but I experience it quite intimately. I love its contrasts, its sometimes harsh, sometimes extremely poetic side. I am attached to my everyday Paris,raw and beautiful.

  • Emily in Paris is inseparable from fashion. What role does clothing play in how you inhabit a character?

    Clothing is a very powerful tool. It immediately helps to understand how a character carries herself, perceives herself, protects herself, or asserts herself. For Geneviève, style is a direct extension of her personality. Once the outfit is on, many things fall into place almost instinctively, and it contributes greatly to building the character.

    I was fortunate to work closely with Marylin Fitoussi on Geneviève’s looks, sometimes contributing my own pieces, to construct the most accurate and coherent silhouette possible.

  • How has your personal style evolved over the past few years?

    It has become more assertive and freer. I feel less need to follow trends; I rely more on what makes me feel good and aligned. I like strong pieces, but also simplicity. My style evolves with what I go through, my age, my desires. Today, I mostly seek a sense of coherence and authenticity.

  • What types of roles or worlds would you like to explore after Emily in Paris?

    I would like to explore dark, complex roles, in raw and realistic universes. Ambiguous characters, stories that challenge, question, or leave some discomfort, particularly attract me. I want to confront roles that require real risk-taking and deep immersion. Alongside my acting work, I also wish to continue developing directing. Creating my own films allows me to explore other forms of storytelling, propose more personal worlds, and tackle subjects that touch me intimately. It’s a complementary way of telling stories, with a different kind of freedom, which I very much want to evolve over time. I also have a strong desire to work on international projects, in other languages, and to confront different perspectives and ways of working, whether in front of or behind the camera.

  • Is there an artistic project or dream you haven’t revealed yet, but that already accompanies you?

    It’s no longer really a secret today. I already directed my first short film, Faé, which I wrote and carried from start to finish, and this experience was formative for me. It allowed me to express myself differently, with a freedom and responsibility distinct from acting.

    Directing and writing are now integral parts of my journey. I am eager to continue developing my own projects, taking the time to tell stories that resemble me, that convey how I feel and my very personal way of seeing the world. It’s work that unfolds over time, without rushing, but with real determination.

    Creating my own narratives is also a way to reveal myself more, explore other forms of storytelling, and offer a sensitivity that is uniquely mine.

  • And finally: what would you like the public to discover about you, beyond the screen?

    I would like them to perceive my sincerity. That I do this profession with a lot of respect, commitment, and sensitivity. Beyond the roles, I hope people can feel a genuine desire to tell stories, to touch others, and to remain true to who I am, even in a very exposed universe..

  • What types of roles or worlds would you like to explore after Emily in Paris?

    I would like to explore dark, complex roles, in raw and realistic universes. Ambiguous characters, stories that challenge, question, or leave some discomfort, particularly attract me. I want to confront roles that require real risk-taking and deep immersion. Alongside my acting work, I also wish to continue developing directing. Creating my own films allows me to explore other forms of storytelling, propose more personal worlds, and tackle subjects that touch me intimately. It’s a complementary way of telling stories, with a different kind of freedom, which I very much want to evolve over time. I also have a strong desire to work on international projects, in other languages, and to confront different perspectives and ways of working, whether in front of or behind the camera.

  • Is there an artistic project or dream you haven’t revealed yet, but that already accompanies you?

    It’s no longer really a secret today. I already directed my first short film, Faé, which I wrote and carried from start to finish, and this experience was formative for me. It allowed me to express myself differently, with a freedom and responsibility distinct from acting.

    Directing and writing are now integral parts of my journey. I am eager to continue developing my own projects, taking the time to tell stories that resemble me, that convey how I feel and my very personal way of seeing the world. It’s work that unfolds over time, without rushing, but with real determination.

    Creating my own narratives is also a way to reveal myself more, explore other forms of storytelling, and offer a sensitivity that is uniquely mine.

  • And finally: what would you like the public to discover about you, beyond the screen?

    I would like them to perceive my sincerity. That I do this profession with a lot of respect, commitment, and sensitivity. Beyond the roles, I hope people can feel a genuine desire to tell stories, to touch others, and to remain true to who I am, even in a very exposed universe..

Production Narcisse Agency — Creative Director & Director Azadeh Zoraghi — Art Director Teddy Palma — DOP Tanguy Masson — Photographer Valeria Sarto —Stylist Jonathan Hayden — Makeup Artist Ellada Satoueva — Hair Stylist Thomas Toco Grodet — Post-Production Tyssage — Colorist Julien De Sousa — Image Assistant Amine Reda — Stylist assistant Emma Siaut — Light assistant Antoine Vie — Photo assistant Paul Antoine Bernardin —Talent Manager Barbara de Premilhat — Location Les Bains Paris — All Make-up & Skincare by Dior Beauty