Patrick Bruel

Patrick Benguigui (French: [patʁik bɛnɡiɡi]; born 14 May 1959), better known by his stage name Patrick Bruel (French: [patʁik bʁyɛl]), is a French singer-songwriter, actor, and professional poker player. In mid-2026, multiple women came forward to accuse him of sexual assault and rape, including on underage girls. In June 2026, he was taken into custody following an investigation by prosecutors.