Meet Omar Sy’s Kids: Alhadji Sy, Tidiane Sy, Sabah Sy, Selly Sy, & Amani-Nour Sy

Omar Sy is an acclaimed French actor best known for his roles in The Intouchables, Lupin, and several Hollywood films, yet he maintains a notably private family life despite his international fame.

He was born on January 20, 1978, in Trappes, a suburb in the Yvelines department near Paris, France. He is 48 years old.

Sy grew up in a working-class immigrant neighborhood in a public housing project (HLM), raised as the fourth of eight children in a large, close-knit, and supportive family.

His parents were West African immigrants: his father, Demba Sy, originally from Bakel, Senegal, arrived in France in 1962 and worked at an auto parts factory, while his mother, Diaratou Sy, also known as Diara Sy, was from Mauritania and worked as a house cleaner. He is of Fulani (Peul or Fula) ethnic origin, and Pulaar was spoken at home. The family maintained strong ties to Senegal through regular visits. Omar Sy practices Islam.

He completed secondary school in 1996 but did not pursue higher education. Instead, he entered the entertainment industry immediately, beginning with voice impressions on Radio Nova alongside his friend Jamel Debbouze, a collaboration that launched his career in comedy sketches, television, and later film.

Omar Sy has been with his wife, Hélène Sy, since the late 1990s, after meeting as teenagers. They married on July 6, 2007, in France, following a long-term relationship. There are no records of previous marriages or notable dating history, and Hélène is his only publicly known long-term partner.

The couple has five children, three daughters and two sons: Selly Sy, Sabah Sy, Tidiane Sy, Alhadji Sy, and Amani-Nour Sy, the youngest daughter, born in 2017. Omar Sy stands at 6 feet 2¾ inches (1.90 meters) tall and is widely regarded as a devoted husband and father.

Around 2012, the family relocated from France to Los Angeles to provide their children with a more low-key upbringing away from the intense public scrutiny Omar faces in Europe. The children are rarely seen in public, as Omar and Hélène place great emphasis on privacy and normalcy.

The following section takes a closer look at each of Omar Sy’s children.

Selly Sy

Selly Sy is the oldest child of Omar and Hélène Sy. Born in France (likely around 2001 based on public mentions), she has occasionally appeared alongside her father at events, such as fashion shows.

Selly has been described in some French media as having a talent or “genius” in the arts, suggesting creative interests.

Omar has shared warm birthday tributes to her on social media, highlighting their special bond. As the firstborn, Selly grew up during the early stages of her father’s rising career.

Sabah Sy

Sabah Sy is the second daughter in the family. Also born in France (around 2003), she shares the artistic flair noted in family profiles, with reports suggesting she excels in a creative field.

Like her siblings, Sabah maintains a low public profile, but the family’s move to the U.S. allowed her and her brothers and sisters to experience a different cultural environment.

Hélène Sy has spoken about how living in Los Angeles gives the children more freedom and less focus on their heritage in a way that feels harmonious.

Tidiane Sy

Tidiane Sy is one of Omar Sy‘s two sons and the older of the boys. Born in France (with a notable 18th birthday celebration shared by his mother in 2024, placing his birth around 2006), Tidiane has been affectionately called out in family posts as an “amazing son” growing into a fine young man.

The family has kept his personal life private, but he is part of the tight unit that relocated to give the kids space from fame.

Alhadji Sy

Alhadji Sy is the younger son of Omar and Hélène. Born in France in 2009, he joined the family after the first three children were born.

As with his siblings, details about Alhadji‘s life are scarce to protect his privacy, but he is frequently included in the collective mentions of the Sy children’s upbringing in a supportive, multicultural environment influenced by their parents’ West African roots (Omar‘s mother is Mauritanian, and his father is Senegalese).

Amani-Nour Sy

Amani-Nour Sy is the baby of the family and the only child born after the move to Los Angeles (in 2017). As the youngest daughter, she represents the new chapter for the Sy family in the U.S. Omar and Hélène have emphasized that the relocation was partly to shield their children from the intense media attention in France, allowing Amani-Nour and her siblings to grow up more freely.

She completes the blend of three daughters (Selly, Sabah, and Amani-Nour) and two sons (Tidiane and Alhadji). Omar Sy often expresses gratitude for his family, crediting Hélène and their children as his grounding force amid a demanding career.

In interviews, he has highlighted how fatherhood shapes his perspective and choices. While the kids largely stay out of the public eye, their presence underscores the actor’s commitment to a balanced, family-first life.

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