With more than 70 million records sold worldwide, Laura Pausini stands out as one of the most internationally recognized Italian artists. Known for her singing since she was 18, she has become outspoken and unafraid to share her opinions on platforms like La Voz. She is set to present at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, held in Turin, Italy, where she will share the stage with prominent figures such as Mika and Alessandro Cattelan. The Laura Pausini biopic, simply titled Laura Pausini, marks a major milestone in the 47-year-old singer’s career, underscoring both her stubborn determination and her sensitivity. It is a moment that fans are eager to see unfold.
Beyond professional success, Pausini has long emphasized family and personal milestones. The early years and intimate moments that shaped the new Italian Eurovision icon, who followed in the footsteps of another iconic Italian at the festival, Raffaella Carrà, reveal much about her life away from the spotlight.
victory in Sanremo
At 18, Laura Pausini balanced school, church commitments, and babysitting with music and lessons alongside her father, Fabrizio. Everything changed after her February 1993 triumph at the Sanremo Music Festival. In the winning song, La Soledad, she sang to a teenage love that had vanished, a heartbreak that propelled her to leave her hometown for the first time. From Solarolo in Emilia-Romagna, she began touring Europe as her songs reached audiences in English and Spanish. It was time to fly the nest, and she moved to Milan with her partner, manager, and producer Alfredo Cerruti, plus a family-guided helper who would become part of her life. Her mother, Gianna, watched proudly as her daughter chased a dream that would shape a global career.
Relationship with Paolo Carta
Laura Pausini and Paolo Carta began their life together professionally in 2005 and have remained inseparable since. They met during a concert in Paris where Carta, a guitarist and producer, collaborated with her on stage. Pausini’s earlier partner and family responsibilities created initial hesitation, but their shared life and music ultimately bound them. Laura has often written about Paolo on her social media, celebrating a love she describes as hers alone, not defined by public opinion or online chatter, even after many years together.
Paula’s birth
For years Laura Pausini hoped to become a mother, a dream she discusses candidly in the film about her life, Laura Pausini: Pleased to Meet You, now on Amazon Prime Video. The documentary explores how fame could have overshadowed other life choices, but it becomes clear that motherhood is central to Laura’s story. Her daughter Paula was born in February 2013, a moment she dedicated to the girl in songs and performances. As Paula grows, the family navigates the balance between a music-driven life and the responsibilities of parenthood, with Laura expressing concern about how a public figure’s spotlight might affect her child. Still, the bond between mother and daughter remains a constant source of inspiration.
Golden Globe and Oscar nominations
Pausini’s list of accolades includes Sanremo wins, along with dedicated recognition from the Grammys and Latin Grammys. Yet a special highlight is her Golden Globe for Best Original Song, Io Si, a theme she created with Diane Warren and Niccolò Agliardi for the Italian film La vita davanti a sé. The song earned an Oscar nomination as well, making her the first woman in Italian music history to be nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards in 2021. She celebrated this milestone with her family, sharing a moment of satisfaction and pride rather than spectacle, reflecting on the journey that brought her to that point.
Confidence in ‘Voice’
Laura Pausini’s early success in Spain, where La Soledad became a best-seller for a foreign artist, laid a foundation for her later triumph on television. The moment she joined La Voz as a coach in 2015, later returning for subsequent seasons, marked a new phase. Her presence on the show brought a blend of charisma, humor, and a genuine, supportive coaching style that resonated with contestants and viewers alike. Her bilingual sensibility—bridging Italian and Spanish—adds a distinctive charm to every interaction, making her one of the most memorable hosts and mentors on contemporary talent television.