Name Meaning

John is of Hebrew origin,
meaning “God’s grace”
Philip is of Greek origin
meaning “horse lover”

Vital Stats

Birthday: June 15, 1943
Birth Name: Jean-Philippe Leo Smet
Birthplace: Paris, France
Height: 6′ 1″
Race/Ethnicity: White
Nationality: French
Primary Occupation: rock singer, actor

Relatives

Father: Léon Smet
Mother: Huguette Clerc
Aunt: Hélène Mar (raised him)

Love Life

Wife: Sylvie Vartan, singer (4/12/1965 – 11/5/1980, one son)
Wife: Elisabeth (“Babeth”) Etienne (12/1/1981 – 2/1982)
Girlfriend: Nathalie Baye (actress, dated 1982-86, one daughter)
Wife: Adeline Blondieau (7/9/1990 – 6/11/1992 and 4/16/94-5/1995)
Wife: Laeticia Boudou (m. 3/25/1996)

Children

Son: David Hallyday, singer (8/14/1966 – with Vartan)
Daughter: Laura Smet, actress (11/15/1983 – with Baye)
Daughter: Jade (Vietnamese, adopted 2004 – with Boudou)

Hit List

Over 100 million records sold in France alone –
33 number 1 hit singles