Macron Book Reignites Farahani Slap Rumors
A new book says Brigitte Macron saw flirtatious messages on her husband’s phone before the viral plane incident, prompting swift denials from her entourage.
- A newly published book, 'An Perfect Couple,' alleges French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in 'flirty' text exchanges with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, reportedly triggering a physical altercation with First Lady Brigitte Macron.
- Public interest intensified after an old viral video from May 2025 resurfaced, showing a physical confrontation between the Macrons upon their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam, fueling online speculation.
- Brigitte Macron's representative categorically denied the allegations to Le Parisien, specifying she never checks her husband's phone, while the Palace previously dismissed the 2025 footage as a 'moment of complicity.'
- No verified evidence links the French President to the Iranian-born actress, whose career includes acclaimed roles in 'Body of Lies' and the 2020 Netflix hit 'Extraction.'
- The French President and First Lady have frequently faced unverified rumours and manipulated clips, a pattern the Palace has repeatedly criticised as the couple remains a frequent target for conspiracy theories.
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