Carla Bruni

Outgoing French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, 44, is a singer/songwriter, actress, former international supermodel, and mother of two. But we already know about Carla, who even made a cameo in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris. France's new "unofficial" first lady, Valérie Trierweiler, will bring a different flavor to the Elysée Palace. She's 47, a working journalist, a graduate of the Sorbonne, a mother of three teenage sons, and the unmarried companion of the president elect, François Hollande. She's written about politics since 1989, but moved to arts and culture last year after François Hollande began campaigning. Valérie says she will keep working when her partner becomes president on May 15.

While Americans are just getting to know her, Valérie has made headlines for speaking up for women's rights. She once slapped another journalist after he made a sexist comment, and after her employer, Paris Match, published a photo of her on its cover, calling her François Hollande's "charm asset," she tweeted: "Bravo Paris Match for its sexism on international women's day. Thoughts to all angry women." If you want an excuse to practice your high school French, you can follow the soon-to-be first lady @valtrier.

Valérie seems like a reluctant political spouse, something she shares with Carla, who once said she wished her husband wouldn't seek reelection, explaining, "Perhaps I wish to live what time we have left in some peace?" Valérie has admitted, "What I'm scared of is losing my liberty. I am not seeking notoriety and I am not seeking to grab the limelight." And like Carla, who became the second first lady under Sarkozy after she married the newly divorced president after a short courtship, Valérie offers some relationship intrigue. Valérie and François became a public item in 2007, shortly after his partner of 30 years, Ségolène Royal, lost to Nicolas Sarkozy. Check out photos of Valérie out on the campaign trail with her partner François now.

Carla Bruni's daughter Giulia made her debut this morning while out for a walk with proud dad Nicolas Sarkozy. The happy family went for a stroll and enjoyed the beautiful Fall day on the grounds of the presidential home. Little Giulia is just 12 days old, having entered the world on Oct. 19. To celebrate the arrival of the first baby born to a ruling French couple in office, we took a look back at Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy's cutest moments.

In the past, Carla has been clear that she'd like to keep her newborn as out of the spotlight as possible. Nonetheless, she announced the little one's name last week and made a quick statement. Carla said, "I am deeply touched by the many messages of congratulations that I have received since the birth of our daughter Giulia. On this happy occasion, my husband joins me in expressing our warmest thanks to all those of you who sent us these tokens of your kindness."

Carla Bruni gave birth to a baby girl in Paris today. It's the first child the first couple of France has had together, although they both have children from previous relationships and Nicolas Sarkozy is also a grandfather. Nicolas married Carla, a singer and former Italian top model, in 2008 at the Élysée Palace. He was already president, and recently divorced, when they began dating, and their brief courtship grabbed headlines. Even so, they don't plan on being public with their new addition. Carla has said they won't release a picture of their daughter, something she doesn't believe the French public is interested in anyway. Despite their preference for some privacy, we have seen the two enjoying their newlywed glow and official engagements together. Let's check out some of their chicest and sweetest moments now.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy, continued their getaway in Fort de Bregancon, France yesterday. They kicked off their vacation last week and spent their latest relaxing day hanging in the sand and swimming in the water. Carla, who is pregnant with the couple's first child together, showed off her stomach in multiple bikinis though she did need some help from Nicolas to get up from her lounging position. Carla and Nicolas recently attended the Monaco royal wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock, along with other notable guests Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, and Naomi Campbell. Nicolas and Carla will soon welcome their baby, who will join Carla's 10-year-old son Aurélien and Nicolas's three children from previous marriages, 26-year-old Pierre, 25-year-old Jean, and 14-year old Louis.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy, took a walk in Fort de Bregancon, France, yesterday by the Mediterranean. The couple, who married in 2008, are expecting their first child together later this year. Carla has one son from a previous relationship, Aurélien, who is 10. Nicolas, meanwhile, is father to 26-year-old Pierre, 25-year-old Jean, and 14-year old Louis from prior marriages. Carla and Nicolas were in the South of France in order to attend the Monaco royal wedding. Monaco's Prince Albert and his new bride, Charlene Wittstock, left following their party Saturday for a honeymoon in her native South Africa.