That forces me to take a hard look at myself
Sophie Prégent appeared on the program Ça finit bien la semaine, alongside hosts Jean-Michel Anctil and Julie Bélanger. True to the warm, approachable tone of the show, the actress spoke with candor about several aspects of her professional and personal life.
The woman who has been a familiar presence in Quebec’s artistic scene for years, and who has also served as president of the Union des artistes (UDA), revisited her role in the series Alerte, which is currently at the heart of tougher moments in the storyline. She also spoke about her love life with authenticity, addressing some everyday irritants and small disagreements, reminding with humor and clarity that even strong relationships require adjustments.
It was when Julie Bélanger brought up the fact that Sophie had recently taken a few months off—and that they had run into each other at the end of that break—that the topic naturally returned to the discussion. The actress spoke openly, explaining that she had deliberately turned down certain contracts in order to recharge and slow down.
A choice she stood by, but not necessarily easy at home. She acknowledged that this decision could sometimes lead to disagreements with her partner, Charles Lafortune, a host and producer.
«Last summer, you gave yourself a break for the first time in your life. I think we crossed paths, if you remember, at the end of the summer. Then I told you: Me too, I took my summer off, I really enjoyed it. Then you said: Ah, I enjoyed it too, but I felt a little guilty. Did you feel that tug, or were you able to tell yourself: OK, I have the right to stop?», asked Julie Bélanger.
«But when I did it, I didn’t feel guilty, but you know, I have to admit that I live with a producer. And he’s the kind of guy who asks: What, you said no to that? So it forces me to do some self-reflection: Hey no, no, we’re not going there. We won’t have that discussion together because I know his point of view will never be the same as mine. And for him, it’s a kind of worry about not being able to come back; we don’t say no.»
«You know, it’s Sophie Prégent and Charles Lafortune,» added Julie Bélanger.
«Yeah, but nothing is guaranteed in this profession, after all,» added Julie.
«Yeah. But anyway, you were able to savor it. It must have felt good? Like, at some point, a break, because you had some big years,» continued she.
«Yes, yes, yes… You know, my son takes a lot of energy from me. So when I was 37, I could handle all the boats to shore, and everything was going well. Now, as I’m aging, it seems like: Okay, this can’t go on. It won’t work. You know, if I want to keep my son at home and maintain some kind of family balance… It feels like I’m torn,» the great actress confided.
A Trial That Reminds Us How Fragile Life Is
A moment very moving, which also revealed a sense of urgency to enjoy life. As she noted at the end, her brother had recently died suddenly a few months earlier, a profound shock for her.
We wish Sophie and Charles lots of happiness, sweetness, and precious moments together, especially during their upcoming vacation.
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