Laury Thilleman

Miss France 2011, television host

Biography

Laury Thilleman (born March 19, 1990) is a French-American television presenter and beauty queen best known for winning the Miss France pageant in 2011. She competed at Miss Universe 2011, where she achieved a top-15 placement, bringing international recognition to her modeling and pageantry career. Following her pageant success, Thilleman transitioned into television hosting and media work in France, becoming a recognizable personality in French entertainment. She has appeared on various French television programs and has worked as a digital media personality. Beyond her entertainment career, she is known for her advocacy on social issues and has maintained a presence in French popular culture. Her pageant background and subsequent media career represent the evolution many beauty queens undertake, leveraging their platform for broader entertainment and advocacy work.

The Name Laury

Laury is a relatively rare variant of the more common Lawrence or Laura, gaining modern recognition through contemporary celebrities like Laury Thilleman who have brought the name into contemporary usage.

Quick Facts

Laury

Latin origin

“A casual, friendly diminutive of Laurence that works equally well for any gender, with contemporary brevity and warmth. Laury feels approachable and unpretentious, the kind of name someone might grow into from childhood nickname status. Its simplicity makes it versatile across cultures and contexts.”