Anne Roumanoff Opens Up About Grief Following Ex-Husband’s Death
paris, France – Comedian Anne Roumanoff revealed she is still deeply affected by the death of her ex-husband, Philippe Vaillant, who passed away this summer. the news comes as Roumanoff prepares to return to the stage, navigating her grief while continuing her career.
Roumanoff and Vaillant were married in 1994 and divorced amicably in 2018 after 24 years together. They shared two daughters, Alice and Marie, and maintained a close bond despite their separation. The loss has been particularly poignant for Roumanoff, who described feeling like a widow despite being divorced. “I have my ex-husband who died this summer, so it was a big shock. I want to cry,” she confided to LadiesMedia, visibly emotional when discussing her personal life.
The comedian explained the unique pain of losing someone you shared a significant part of your life with, even after divorce. ”Actually, it’s very different to be divorced and to be…” she trailed off, adding, “People don’t necessarily realize it because, when you’re a widow, you’re the widow of someone you were with….” Roumanoff also noted the diminishing support system frequently enough experienced after the initial wave of condolences subsides: “It’s typical of bereavement.We are very surrounded at the beginning, and then afterwards people are less present.”
Despite her sorrow, Roumanoff is leaning on her work and her passion for humor as a coping mechanism. “I think, to know them, that all comedians are hypersensitive people,” she stated. “Afterwards, not all hypersensitive people are comedians. For me, it’s a mode of survival, to help cope with life.” she acknowledged the vulnerability she feels, adding, “There’s something suddenly fragile about you that you usually try not to show,” and explained her creative process: “Me, in my process. I suffer first and I do humor afterwards.”
