At just 21, Deva Cassel already knows how to command a camera. This time, she did it side by side with French actor Julien De Saint Jean — and the result instantly sparked conversation.
The two rising stars appear together on the cover of Vanity Fair, wrapped in each other’s arms inside a convertible. It’s the kind of image that feels effortless but carefully charged at the same time. Deva wears a delicate floral Dior dress, soft and romantic, while Julien balances the frame in a sharp Louis Vuitton suit. The contrast works. More than works — it clicks.
The collaboration isn’t random. The pair share leading roles in a new screen adaptation of “The Phantom of the Opera,” and their on-screen partnership clearly translated into visual harmony for the shoot.
Inside the spread, the mood shifts. On a sofa, Deva leans her head gently against Julien’s shoulder, dressed in a black Jacquemus mini. He keeps things sleek in a Cifonelli turtleneck and Givenchy trousers. The styling is refined, but the body language is what people noticed most — close, natural, almost cinematic.
Behind the lens was photographer Luc Braquet, known for working with stars such as Sophie Marceau, Lily Collins and Isabelle Huppert. His signature polished aesthetic is unmistakable, but this shoot feels particularly intimate.
Online reactions were swift. Many praised Deva and Julien as a stunning match, pointing out how naturally they seem to fit together.
Still, the story has another layer. Deva is in a relationship with Italian actor Saul Nanni. The two met while filming the Netflix series “The Leopard” in 2023 and have been together since.
So is it romance? Professional chemistry? Or simply two young stars perfectly playing their roles — both on screen and on a magazine cover? One thing is certain: the images are hard to ignore.
