Jacqueline Ginsburg, the older sister of the late French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, celebrated her 100th birthday in March 2026. She is the last surviving sibling of the musical icon, born Lucien Ginsburg. The family, of Russian-Jewish heritage, lived in Paris, where their father, Joseph Ginsburg, was a classically trained pianist.
Serge Gainsbourg had a twin sister, Liliane, who was born in 1928 and died in infancy, a fact he rarely discussed publicly. Another sister, Micheline, was also part of the family. Jacqueline has largely stayed out of the public eye, unlike her famous brother, who became one of France's most influential and controversial cultural figures.
There is no widely reported public celebration for Jacqueline's centenary. The milestone serves as a quiet reminder of the private family behind the legendary artist, whose work continues to be celebrated decades after his death in 1991.
