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5 days ago
- Politics
- Graziadaily
Who Is Brigitte Macron And Why Is She Suing Candace Owens?
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against the right-wing influencer Candace Owens, after she claimed that the first lady was born a man. The legal action was filed on Wednesday in Delaware in the US, and said that Owens has been sharing 'outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions' to help grow her audience and make her money. The pair said the claims caused 'pain to us and our families'. Owens has repeated the claims on her podcast and on social media channels. If you've got questions, we'll try our best to answer them... The commentator has repeatedly shared claims that Ms Macron was born a man, and after saying in 2024 she would 'stake [her] entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man', released an eight-part podcast series called Becoming Brigitte, the lawsuit alleges. The suit also alleges that the Macrons asked for retractions, but instead she 'mocked them and used them as additional fodder for her frenzied fan base'. In a statement, the couple said, 'Ms Owens' campaign of defamation was plainly designed to harass and cause pain to us and our families and to garner attention and notoriety.' The BBC reports that the claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man has existed online in fringe circles for years, claiming she went by Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is her brother's name. Owens spread this conspiracy to her nearly seven million followers on X. Brigitte Macron is a former French teacher and the first lady of France. She married Emmanuel Macron in 2007, after meeting him at a high school (Le Providence, a Catholic school in northern France) when he was a student and she was a teacher. They have a 25-year age gap. She was a 39-year-old drama teacher at the time and he was 15. When his parents found out the following year that they had begun a relationship, they sent him away to boarding school. 'Emmanuel had to leave for Paris,' she told Paris Match . 'I told myself that he would fall in love with someone his [own] age. It didn't happen.' While they kept in touch over the years, Brigitte was married to someone else with whom she had three children around Macron's age. Speaking on their age gap, she told France's RTL radio station, 'We are not a model couple. Of course we are not the ideal couple. Being a couple is complicated, it's an everyday struggle (...) When you have a big age difference, it can be even more complicated.' The pair made headlines earlier this year when a video went viral showing Brigitte appearing to slap the president in the face. According to ABC News, Macron played down the incident, saying, 'We are bickering and joking with my wife and a video becomes a sort of geoplanetary catastrophe.' Candace Owens is a right-wing commentator known for working at Turning Point, a student conservative publication, and conservative media outlet Daily Wire before launching her own podcast in 2024. She's been embroiled in multiple controversies including criticisms of Black Lives Matter and spreading conspiracies including that the moon landing was faked. She is married to George Farmer, a British-American entrepreneur. His father is a House of Lords peer and former Conservative Party treasurer, Baron Michael Farmer.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shocking story of how Emmanuel Macron's parents discovered his secret affair with 40-year-old teacher
Defamation on Emmanuel Macron 's wife Brigitte has circulated on social media for years now. The French first lady has been targeted on social media with the false claims that she was born male under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux. She has also been attacked over the age difference with Macron. Brigitte Macron had filed a libel complaint against two women after they posted a YouTube video in December 2021, alleging she had once been a man named Jean-Michel. Two women, Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, convicted of defaming French first lady by saying she was 'born a man' have been cleared on charges. A Paris Appeal Court recently ruled that the clairvoyant and blogger had 'every right' to make the allegation and this has further fuelled speculation about Emmanuel Macron's wife. A controversial book named 'Becoming Brigitte,' published by journalist Xavier Poussard, has also become the breeding ground for conspiracy theories. American commentator Candace Owens also posted on X, 'It was never defamation. It was a witch hunt. Legally speaking, the only proof Brigitte Macron is a woman is her word that she is. There is tons of proof however, that she lived as a man before 'becoming Brigitte'. ALSO READ: 'Words I never expected...': Elmo's X account goes rogue with offensive messages, sends netizens into frenzy Who is Brigitte Macron? Brigitte Macron dominated headlines across the globe in May after she allegedly appeared to push the French President in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam for the start of a Southeast Asia tour. In the video that went viral on social media, Brigitte appeared to purportedly shove her husband, before he descended from the presidential plane. Live Events An Elysee official played down the moment, denying it showed an argument between the couple: "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh." Brigitte, whose maiden name is Trogneux, met her now-husband when he was a student at Le Providence, a Catholic school in France, where she worked as a drama teacher. When they met, Brigitte was 39 and Macron was 15. Brigitte was married to banker André-Louis Auzière, and the couple share three children, Sébastien, Laurence and Tiphaine. Macron began dating Brigitte, who is 24 years his senior, when he was 16, reports The Independent. ALSO READ: White House under fire for bizarre 'Superman Trump' image, Internet says 'delete this, it's cringe' Why was Macron dropped from school? Writer Anne Fulda, who penned the book 'Emmanuel Macron: A Perfect Young Man', spoke to the politician's parents about the scandalous affair that began while Trogneux was a 39-year-old married mother-of-three. Macron's parents believed their son was dating the teacher's daughter, Laurence. The truth was revealed through a family friend which shook them by surprise. The Macrons decided to remove their son from school but he and Brigette kept in touch while he was in college, the outlet reported. His mother, Francoise Nogues-Macron, told Ms Fulda: 'We just couldn't believe it. What is clear is that when Emmanuel met Brigitte, we couldn't just say, 'That's great'.' But she added: 'What mattered to me was not the fact he was having a relationship with Brigitte but that he was alive and there weren't any problems.' ALSO READ: Kristi Noem to be investigated over her FEMA's response to devastating Texas floods? Why Trump aide is facing backlash Realising the affair would not be a passing phase, she is said to have told the teacher: 'Don't you see? You've had your life. But he won't have children with you.' Macron's father, Jean-Michel Macron, revealed he 'almost fell off his chair' when he learned about his son's lover: 'When Emmanuel met Brigitte, we certainly did not say, 'How wonderful!' The shaken parents met Trogneux and asked her not to see their son again until he reached adulthood, but she defiantly told them she couldn't 'promise anything'. Macron and Brigitte eventually married in 2007 when he was 29 and she was 54. The new First Lady of France confirmed to Paris Match magazine last year that a determinedly romantic Macron had vowed to marry her when he was just 17 years old, promising to come back and find her after he was sent to the capital. ALSO READ: Trump's State department firing begins: Over 1,300 jobs slashed in latest layoff wave 'You cannot get rid of me. I will come back and marry you,' he is quoted as having said. Becoming a stepfather to her three adult children, he told them at the wedding reception: 'Thanks for accepting us, a not-quite-normal couple.' The French President previously called his wife his 'anchor', saying she kept him focused in his job. In an interview with CNN, Macron said: 'For me, it's very important for my personal balance to have somebody at home telling you the truth every day. 'Access to truth is one of the main challenges. Somebody with her deep convictions and knowing you for what you are and loving you for what you are, not for what you represent or your role or your honours. That is very important to me.' In an interview with Elle magazine, Brigitte said she and her husband are 'just like any other couple'. She said: 'We agree, we disagree. We argue, we stop arguing. It's very fluid.'
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brigitte Macron: Who is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron?
Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte has joined her husband for the state visit to the UK as she met with the Royal Family months after a controversy around her appearing to slap the French leader. Dressed in a white, button-up dress, Brigitte was met at RAF Northolt by the Prince and Princess of Wales before driving to Windsor to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla. She captured headlines across the globe in May after she appeared to push the French President in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam for the start of a Southeast Asia tour. In a now-viral video, Brigitte appeared to shove her husband, before he descended from the presidential plane. She remained hidden behind the plane's fuselage, blocking any view of her body language. The couple then descended the steps together. An Elysee official played down the moment, denying it showed an argument between the couple: "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh." As she arrives in the UK, The Independent has taken a closer look at Brigitte Macron's life. She met her now-husband when he was a student at Le Providence, a Catholic school in France, where she worked as a drama teacher. She was 39 at the time they first met and he was 15. Brigitte was married to banker André-Louis Auzière, and the couple have three children, Sébastien, Laurence and Tiphaine. The now French President began an affair with Brigitte, who is 24 years his senior, when he was 16. His parents had believed their son was dating the teacher's daughter, Laurence, until the truth was revealed through a family friend. Shocked, the Macrons removed their son from the school, but he and Brigitte kept in touch while he was in college. The pair eventually married in 2007 when he was 29 and she was 54. Becoming a stepfather to her three adult children, he told them at the wedding reception: 'Thanks for accepting us, a not-quite-normal couple.' The French President previously called his wife his 'anchor', saying she kept him focused in his job. In an interview with CNN, Mr Macron said: 'For me, it's very important for my personal balance to have somebody at home telling you the truth every day. 'Access to truth is one of the main challenges. Somebody with her deep convictions and knowing you for what you are and loving you for what you are, not for what you represent or your role or your honours. That is very important to me.' In an interview with Elle magazine, Brigitte said she and her husband are 'just like any other couple'. She said: 'We agree, we disagree. We argue, we stop arguing. It's very fluid.'
Extra.ie
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Who is Brigitte Macron? - The French first lady making headlines
Brigitte Macron became a household name overnight after a video of her appearing to push her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, appeared online. The video emerged as the couple arrived in Vietnam for the start of a Southeast Asia tour on Sunday. In the short clip, the first lady of France appears to shove her husband moments before he descended from the private plane. While she remains relatively blocked from the camera, her husband President Macron, quickly locked eyes with the videographer before the couple descended the steps together. Brigitte Macron has become a household name overnight after a video of her appearing to push her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, appeared online. Pic: Chesnot/Getty Images Prior to her role as First Lady, Brigitte worked as a drama teacher at Le Providence, a Catholic school in France. This is where she met her future husband, who was a student at the time. She was 39 while the future President was much younger. The former teacher was married to banker André-Louis Auzière at the time, with the couple sharing three children, Sébastien, Laurence and Tiphaine. The pair began an affair when the future president was just 16 years old, with his parents believing he was in fact dating Brigitte's daughter. French President Emmanuel Macron shoved in face by wife Brigitte in front of world's media 😳 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) May 26, 2025 Once the truth came to light, his parents quickly removed him from the school, however, the pair kept in touch while he was in college. The pair eventually married in 2007 when he was 29 and she was 54. Previously discussing their relationship in an interview with CNN, Mr Macron said: 'For me, it's very important for my personal balance to have somebody at home telling you the truth every day.' French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron. Pic: Ludovic Marin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images 'Access to truth is one of the main challenges. Somebody with her deep convictions and knowing you and loving you for what you are, not for what you represent or your role or your honours. That is very important to me.' In a previous interview with Elle magazine, Brigitte remarked that she and her husband are 'just like any other couple.' She said: 'We agree, we disagree. We argue, we stop arguing. It's very fluid.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is French President Emmanuel Macron's Wife, Brigitte Macron? All About the Former Teacher and Her Relationship with the Politician
French President Emmanuel Macron has been with his wife, Brigitte, for nearly two decades. After meeting the former high school teacher while the now-president was a student, the pair tied the knot in 2007. During a September 2017 conversation with CNN, Emmanuel, who became president in 2017, said that "love" is a big part of the "balance" in his life. 'Love is part of my life and my balance,' he said. 'I do believe that you don't build something great and you don't behave properly if you're not balanced and a strong couple. I've been with my wife for decades now and she's part of me.' More recently, on May 25, a video circulated the internet that appeared to show Emmanuel being pushed in the face by his wife. According to French outlet Le Figaro, a palace official responded to the clip by claiming it was "a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh." "it was a moment of closeness," the official added, per the news agency. So, who is Emmanuel Macron's wife? Here's everything to know about Brigitte Macron and her relationship with the French president. Brigitte and Emmanuel met when he was a student at Le Providence, a Catholic school in northern France. Brigitte worked as a drama teacher and was 39 years old at the time, while Emmanuel was 15. The president's parents originally thought he was seeing Brigitte's daughter, but when they found out he had feelings for the teacher, they sent him to boarding school. "Emmanuel had to leave for Paris," she told Paris Match. "I told myself that he would fall in love with someone his [own] age. It didn't happen." The two kept in touch over the years, but Brigitte was married at the time and had three children who were around Emmanuel's age, and she chose to prioritize them. "That lasted 10 years, the time to put them on the rails. You can imagine what they were hearing," she said. "But I didn't want to miss out on my life." Brigitte, who is 25 years older than Emmanuel, was already married for three years before he was born in December 1977. She admitted in an interview with France's RTL radio station that having an age gap in their relationship has been difficult. "We are not a model couple," Brigitte said. "Of course we are not the ideal couple. Being a couple is complicated, it's an everyday struggle (...) When you have a big age difference, it can be even more complicated." She added, however, that she doesn't feel the word "cougar" applies to her, and is offensive. "What is this word, it doesn't describe anything!" she said. "I have always been attracted to men of my age. Except Emmanuel Macron, who was the exception." Brigitte and her first husband André-Louis Auzière, a banker, had three children together: Sébastien, Laurence and Tiphaine. She also has seven grandchildren. All of Brigitte's children went on to be successful in their own careers, becoming a cardiologist, lawyer and a statistical engineer. When Brigitte started her relationship with Emmanuel, she knew that it would hurt her children, but after putting it off for a decade, she also realized she had to do what would make her happy. 'I know that I have hurt my children, and that is the thing I reproach myself for the most. But I couldn't not do it,' she told Elle in December 2017. 'There are times in your life when you make critical choices. And for me, this was one of those times.' Emmanuel and Brigitte tied the knot in 2007, a year afer she divorced her ex-husband, who later died in 2019. Before the reception, Brigitte told Paris Match that Emmanuel thanked her children for supporting their relationship. 'Thanks for accepting us, a not-quite-normal couple,' he said. The politician has cited his wife as his 'anchor,' helping to keep him honest and focused in his job, without sparing him the truth. 'For me, it's very important for my personal balance to have somebody at home telling you the truth every day,' he told CNN. He continued, 'Access to truth is one of the main challenges. Somebody with her deep convictions and knowing you for what you are and loving you for what you are — not for what you represent or your role or your honors … That is very important to me. That is my anchor.' Brigitte confirmed to Elle that she and her husband try to avoid spending nights apart if possible, even with his busy schedule. 'It comforts me when Emmanuel is by my side,' she said. 'I wouldn't want to speak for him, but I'm pretty sure he feels the same way. We're just like any other couple. We agree, we disagree. We argue, we stop arguing. It's very fluid.' Brigitte added that while she used to be a 'big worrier' before she married Emmanuel, since they got together they both have ceased worrying as much. 'A bit like the Platonic idea that you meet your better half and you fit together,' she said. 'Given our age difference, that fit wasn't so obvious for us, but we fit. When I read about us as a couple, I always feel like I'm reading someone else's story. Yet it's a simple story.' In July 2024, Emmanuel and Brigitte were spotted at the Paris Olympics. The couple attended the opening ceremony, as well as several sporting events. On May 25, a video emerged of what appeared to be Emmanuel being pushed in the face by Brigitte as they arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, and exited the presidential plane. According to ABC News, Emmanuel played down the incident, telling reporters, "We are bickering and joking with my wife and a video becomes a sort of geoplanetary catastrophe." "In the world we live in, we don't have a lot of time to lose" on discussing such topics, he added. Per the outlet, Emmanuel also denied any "domestic scene," and said that it was "all a bit of nonsense." Read the original article on People
