Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Alain Delon
Public opinion and media debates around Alain Delon—discover key moments of controversy.
Alain Delon is a French actor, film producer, screenwriter, singer, and businessman recognized as a major cultural and cinematic figure of the 20th century. He rose to prominence in the mid-1950s and became an international sex symbol and one of the most recognizable figures in French culture. His style, appearance, and roles solidified his status as an enduring international icon.
1965: Affair with Marisa Mell Continued
In 1965, Alain Delon's liaison with Marisa Mell continued even after his marriage to Nathalie Barthélémy.
October 1968: Discovery of Stefan Marković's Body
In October 1968, the body of Stefan Marković, Delon's bodyguard, was found. This led to an investigation involving Delon and François Marcantoni and implicated Georges Pompidou.
1969: Conviction for Assaulting Photographer
In 1969, Alain Delon was convicted in absentia by an Italian court and sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting an Italian photographer.
1969: The Marković Affair
In 1969, while making 'La Piscine,' the body of Delon's bodyguard Stefan Marković was found, leading to the "Marković affair," a scandal involving claims of sex parties and implicating Delon and members of the French government.
2013: Delon Expressed Sympathy for National Front
During an interview in 2013, Alain Delon expressed sympathy for the French far-right National Front's electoral successes.
2018: Delon Denied Voting for Marine Le Pen
In 2018, Alain Delon denied having ever voted for Marine Le Pen.
2021: Delon Expressed Support for Euthanasia
In a 2021 interview with Paris Match, Alain Delon expressed support for euthanasia.
2022: Delon's Wish Regarding Life Support Revealed
In 2022, Alain Delon's son Anthony revealed that Alain Delon wanted to be removed from life support if he were to succumb to a coma, and had asked Anthony to fulfill his request.
July 2023: Children File Complaint Against Hiromi Rollin
In July 2023, Alain Delon's three children filed a complaint against Hiromi Rollin, alleging psychological harassment, animal cruelty, and other offenses. Rollin disputed the allegations and planned to file a counter-complaint. The prosecutor dismissed both complaints due to insufficiently characterized offenses.
2023: Children Evicted Hiromi Rollin
In mid-2023, Alain Delon's children united to successfully evict his former companion Hiromi Rollin, accusing her of abuse.
January 2024: Complaint against Anthony Delon and Family Feud
In January 2024, Alain Delon filed a complaint against his son Anthony after an interview about his health. Anthony accused Anouchka of manipulation. Anouchka accused her brothers of endangering their father's life and plans to sue for defamation. The family feud became public.
January 2024: Reports of Poor Health and Family Feud
In January 2024, it was reported that Alain Delon was in poor health and living a reclusive lifestyle. A public feud arose between his children regarding his health and cognitive test results.
February 2024: Police Seize Firearms at Delon's Home
On 26 February 2024, police raided Alain Delon's home and seized 72 firearms and 3,000 rounds of ammunition. Delon was not authorised to own a firearm.
March 2024: Anouchka Delon Sues Brothers for Invasion of Privacy
On 29 March 2024, Anouchka Delon sued her brothers for invasion of privacy after they broadcasted a recording of a conversation between her and her father.
April 2025: Trial Date Set for Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit
The trial date is set for April 2025 regarding Anouchka Delon's lawsuit against her brothers for invasion of privacy.
