Summary
French feminists and celebrities are upset with Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, due to her comments about activists protesting against a comedian accused of rape. The activists had interrupted the comedian's show, but the case against him was dropped due to lack of evidence. Mrs. Macron's comments were seen as criticizing the protest method, sparking backlash online.
Key Facts
- Brigitte Macron made comments about activists at a comedian's show, which upset many feminists and celebrities.
- Activists protested during the comedian Ary Abittan's show, calling him a "rapist," but the rape case against him was dropped.
- Brigitte Macron, seen in a video, said they would remove "stupid bitches" during her meeting with Abittan.
- Her team stated her comments were meant to critique the protest method, not approve it.
- The term "stupid bitches" was widely used on social media by feminists as a form of protest against her comments.
- Feminist group Nous Toutes organized the demonstration against violence towards women.
- Various celebrities, including actors and comedians, expressed support for the activists and the cause against sexual violence.
