Christiane Charette, a familiar face on Quebec television, has expressed a reluctance to return to the medium, citing a “phobia that completely paralyzes me.”
Christiane Charette, former host
“But I am bored by this media, which gave me so much. I am the first to say that it lacks women my age on TV. I would like to be one of the few that we see. But I can’t do it,” Charette stated, explaining her current stance.
A Lifelong Aspiration
The desire to work in television was a long-held ambition for Christiane Charette,a path that mirrored that of her father,Raymond Charette. Raymond was a prominent Radio-Canada presenter, notably hosting the initial iteration of the popular quiz show “All for One” from 1963 to 1966.
initially, Christiane Charette pursued a different academic and professional route, studying art history and working for several years at the Museum of Fine Arts. Though, she experienced a critically important realization that shifted her perspective. This epiphany led her to abandon the idea of merely working with art and rather pursue her own aspirations to become a public figure, much like her admired father.
Reflecting on her father’s career, Charette shared, “My father was not looking for light. But I understood, very young, that his celebrity protected him. And I, as I was born by being afraid of everything, I told myself that to be a star, it would be a protection against this world which is filled with dangers and wickedness. What I would have liked to know at that age is that the money protects much more,” she added with a laugh.
Charette believes that her uncompromising approach to career choices may have limited her earning potential compared to other paths. Still, her public profile afforded her certain advantages, including the ability to navigate professional challenges and maintain her integrity. This freedom, she emphasized, is invaluable.
