Since Thomas Jolly is a private individual, specifics about his religious faith and beliefs remain undisclosed.
However, we know that his parents followed Judaism.
The French actor was born in Rouen, France, on February 1, 1982, to his printer father and nurse mother.
He grew up in a family with diverse cultures and religious beliefs.
Thomas’s grandfather taught children catechism in their house near Saint-Martin-du-Vivier.
During his holidays, Thomas would visit his grandfather and listen to his teachings, even though he did not understand what they meant at the time.
Not Inspired By The Last Supper
The French actor grew up in a free country, believing everyone can choose and follow their own path.
This philosophy has led Thomas to face criticism for his artwork at the Olympics.
Responding to the criticism in a press conference, Jolly stated,
“We wanted to include everyone, as simple as that. In France, we have freedom of creation artistic freedom. We are lucky in France to live in a free country. I didn’t have any specific messages that I wanted to deliver. In France, we are a republic; we have the right to love whom we want, we have the right not to be worshippers, we have a lot of rights in France, and this is what I wanted to convey.”
The next day, on BFM TV, he denied being inspired by The Last Supper.
On 28 July, the organizers issued an apology for the performance, stating, “There was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group.“
