French People Who Have Some Berber Ancestors
Nearly all North Africans – and many Andalusi Moors – fall and fell into this category, but do not in general identify themselves as Berber. For lists of them, look under the respective countries.
- Édith Piaf – one of France's most loved singers, her grandmother was Berber.
- Rachida Dati – named Minister of Justice on 18 May 2007 by Nicolas Sarkozy.
- Isabelle Adjani – actress
- Daniel Prévost – comedian
- Marcel Mouloudji – singer and actor
- Alain Bashung – singer, songwriter and actor
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