While still married to Delorme, he had an affair with 17-year-old model Marie Christine Schneider that produced a daughter, Maria Schneider. Due to his status as a married man, Gélin could not recognize Maria as his daughter.
While still married to Delorme, he had an affair with a 17-year-old model Marie Christine Schneider that resulted in a daughter named Maria Schneider. Due to his marital status, Gélin could not legally acknowledge Maria as his child.