Macron’s alleged ‘slap’ was sparked by texts with Iranian actress, book claims
Summary
A new book by French journalist Florian Tardif claims that a message exchange between President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani led to an argument between Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. The argument allegedly caused an incident, viewed worldwide, where Brigitte Macron appeared to slap her husband as they left a plane in Hanoi. The French presidency denies the claims, stating the event was playful, and no official response has been made by the Macrons or the actress.Key Facts
- A French journalist, Florian Tardif, wrote a book alleging President Macron sent a message saying "I find you very pretty" to Golshifteh Farahani.
- The book claims the relationship between Macron and Farahani was "platonic" or non-romantic.
- The First Lady, Brigitte Macron, reportedly saw the message and became very angry, leading to a quarrel en route to Southeast Asia.
- The quarrel is said to have caused the moment where Brigitte appeared to slap President Macron after exiting the plane in Hanoi.
- The Elysee Palace initially doubted the incident’s authenticity but later called it "banter" between the couple.
- Both President Macron and Brigitte Macron have denied any real dispute, saying they were just joking around.
- Brigitte Macron’s team rejected any connection between the incident and the actress, also stating she never checks her husband’s phone.
- Golshifteh Farahani dismissed past rumors of a relationship, calling them unrelated and not bothersome.
- The controversy has had little impact on the French public, as many prioritize politics over politicians’ private lives.
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