Carly Rae Jepsen Dances Through a Modern Marie Antoinette Fantasy in New Video
Carly Rae Jepsen has released a music video for her single 'Versailles' from her new double album 'Day and Night'. Directed by Kanya Iwana and filmed in Los Angeles, the clip shows Jepsen dancing at a party while imagining herself at the French chateau. The song was inspired by Sofia Coppola's film 'Marie Antoinette'.
The video for “Versailles” pairs Jepsen’s modern dance-floor energy with imagery of the French chateau, blending contemporary Los Angeles settings with imagined royal grandeur. Directed by Kanya Iwana, the clip visually echoes the song’s lyrical nod to Marie Antoinette, though it was shot entirely in California rather than at the actual palace. Jepsen co-wrote the track with Elias Kapari, Noonie Bao, and Markus Krunegård, with Kapari handling production.
“Versailles” appears on *Day and Night*, Jepsen’s first full-length release since 2023’s *The Loveliest Time*. The double album contains 24 tracks split into two 12-song halves, and follows earlier promotional singles, including the ABBA-inspired “Don’t Leave Me on the Dance Floor,” which also received a music video.
This release may reinforce Jepsen’s niche as a pop artist who blends nostalgic, cinematic references with upbeat dance production. Fans of her previous work could see the album as a continuation of her signature style, while the Marie Antoinette theme might attract listeners interested in historical or film-inspired pop. The double-album format could also encourage deeper engagement, though its impact likely remains within her established fanbase rather than shifting broader music trends.