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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
How Brigitte Macron fell for ‘crazy boy' in daughter's class as kids reveal why they backed her… & slam ‘born male' slur
WHEN Brigitte Macron first fell for the French President she was his teacher - and he was a schoolboy in the same class as her daughter. Their affair sparked a huge scandal and even now, decades later, an army of vicious trolls and conspiracy theorists are still set on making her life hell. 13 Brigitte and Emmanuel have been forced to deny rumours she was born male Credit: Rex 13 The future French president (second row, middle) was at school with Brigitte's children 13 Brigitte admitted she fell for Emmanuel when he was a schoolboy as he was 'exceptionally intelligent' Credit: France 5 13 Brigitte's children Tiphaine Auziere, Laurence Auziere-Jourdan (who was in the same class as her future stepdad), and Sebastien Auziere with her husband Emmanuel A torrent of fresh online abuse has ramped up in recent days following a shock court ruling in which judges made the startling decision to allow outlandish claims that Brigitte, 72, was "born a man" and had "sexually abused" her future husband when he was a boy. Brigitte and her husband, Their marriage was already under pressure as the First Lady was recently seen But the couple had hoped the end of this long-running and increasingly bitter legal wrangle would finally bring a close to the years of torment they have endured. Features Instead the new ruling this week led to a fresh wave of hate, and sources say Madame Macron is "absolutely devastated". The Paris Appeal Court sensationally cleared two of her biggest critics - Amandine Roy, a 53-year-old clairvoyant, and blogger Natacha Rey, 49. The pair had posted a video on YouTube in December 2021 making a series of poisonous claims which led to them initially being found guilty of libel when Brigitte first took action against them. But the pair fought back and won their latest challenge, with the court deciding the claims were "made in good faith" and were already in the public domain. Most read in The Sun Throughout the agonising ordeal, Brigitte has had the loyal support of the three children she shares with her first husband, banker André-Louis Auzière, who died in 2019. Her daughter Tiphaine furiously laid into the women at the centre of the row, who claimed that her mother was a trans woman whose name at birth was Jean-Michel - the name of Brigitte's brother. Bizarre moment Emmanuel Macron is SLAPPED by his wife Brigitte while 'bickering' as they got off plane in Vietnam 13 Clairvoyant Amandine Roy has pedalled slurs about the French First Lady Credit: supplied 13 Blogger Natacha Rey won her latest legal battle against Brigitte Credit: supplied 13 Tiphaine is close to her mother Brigitte and has spoken out in her defence Credit: Getty Tiphaine said at the time: 'I don't feel any pain, just anger at the misinformation. "I worry about the level of society when I hear what is circulating on social networks about my mother being a man. 'Anyone can say anything about anyone, and it takes time to get it withdrawn.' Tiphaine likened her mum's fight for justice to Kate Middleton's brave cancer battle when arguing she was right to use the law to challenge the relentless onslaught of online misinformation about her. Last year Tiphaine praised the way Kate had handled intense pressure from the public to reveal the reason she underwent surgery. I worry about the level of society when I hear what is circulating on social networks about my mother being a man Tiphaine Auziere Tiphaine said: "You have the really clear victims like my mother and the Princess of Wales, and then you have others who have been whipped up and muddled by the misinformation. "I was so incredibly touched by Kate's video. I found it so moving. "There she is, asking people to leave her alone so that she can get on with her medical treatment in peace. 'But it really touched me. I thought she was so brave to do that. Because in the end she was forced to do it; there was so much pressure. "This, despite her having so many more important things to think about, yet everything was polluted with fake news, each piece of misinformation worse than the one before." Colourful love life The age gap between Brigitte and her second husband continues to raise eyebrows, but Tiphaine, 41, has a pretty colourful love life of her own. It emerged in March that she is allegedly dating a "bearded bad boy" who blames her stepfather for axing his controversial TV show that peddled conspiracy theories. Tiphaine's rumoured lover, Cyril Hanouna, 50, is the former host of Don't Touch My TV Set, a sensationalist hard right talk show which was cancelled earlier this year. But Hanouna, whose nickname is Baba, railed against Macron after the French media watchdog Arcom decided not to renew the licence for Channel C8, which broadcast his shock-jock show. 13 Brigitte's daughter Tiphaine Auziere is said to be dating hard right shock jock Cyril Hanouna Credit: Getty 13 Cyril Hanouna's show have included homophobic and racial insults 13 Tiphaine and her ex-husband Antoine Choteau with their two children Credit: Getty Some cynical commentators have even suggested he is only dating Tiphaine out of a desire for revenge. News of the couple's whirlwind romance is said to have shocked the Presidential Palace. Tiphaine, a lawyer and writer, is the mother of two children, aged eight and nine, with consultant physician Antoine Choteau, although it is thought the couple broke things off in January this year. La Pointe magazine said the timing of the romance was too suspicious for it to be authentic, and quoted a source close to Hanouna, who cast doubt on the relationship after they were spotted at a restaurant together. They said: "There are no revealing photos in the report. And frankly, Cyril very often invites certain members of the team to dinner in the evening, after the show, it's his habit. It's nothing new." Another source pointed out that the pair left the restaurant separately and said that the TV personality seemed "more intent on eating his pasta" than showing any signs of affection to his date. Users on social media have also floated the theory that the entire relationship was made up to distract viewers' attention away from a newly-released 2023 recording of Cyril allegedly insulting and threatening violence towards a columnist on his show. The show had already come under fire for homophobia, racial insults and out of control political brawls. Scandalous affair 13 Loyal Tiphaine visited a French polling station with her mother in 2017 Credit: AFP 13 Emmanuel Macron was in the same class as Brigitte's daughter Laurence 13 When they met Brigitte was still married to André-Louis Auzière, left Back in 1974, long before any of today's controversies, Brigitte married Tiphaine's father. At first Brigitte appeared to be every inch the picture perfect wife and mother, with three children and a prestigious job at a local private school. But their idyllic family life was blown apart when she had a scandalous affair with a pupil. Her children - Laurence, now a cardiologist, Sebastian, an engineer, and Tiphaine - had their life rocked to the core when Brigitte, then a literature teacher at La Providence school in the city of Amiens, fell for Emmanuel. She was 42 and he was just 15 years old. They met when he was a member of her French and Latin classes and grew closer when Emmanuel joined Brigitte's drama club. Tiphaine was just nine years old when she made the startling discovery that her mother was having a fling with a schoolboy. She recalled Laurence coming home from school one day and announcing: "Mummy, there is a crazy boy in our class who knows everything about everything." Brigitte was said to be instantly captivated by that boy's "exceptional intelligence". She gushed that Emmanuel was so gifted that it was as though "I was working with Mozart". Instantly captivated But it was a tough time for the kids - Tiphaine later revealed how she had to endure judgement and "backbiting" as news of the scandalous romance spread like wildfire around their local community. She recalled: "The attacks, the backbiting, the judgements. It was not yet the era of social networks, but we were in a small provincial town. Everything is known." Years later Paris Match magazine reported: "Young Emmanuel often rang the bell at the Auzière home and the rumours grew. "Rumours which naturally had an impact on the three children of the household." The attacks, the backbiting, the judgements. Everything is known Tiphaine Auziere In a bid to quash the budding romance, Emmanuel's alarmed parents took drastic action. He was sent away to study in Paris by his concerned parents – both doctors – but he always told Brigitte: "Whatever you do, I will marry you." The couple finally wed in 2007, a decade before Mr Macron sensationally came from nowhere to win the French presidency as an independent candidate. His sexuality became an attack point for political enemies, with some claiming his wife was a "cover" for a secret gay life. Brigitte revealed in November 2023 that she had put off marrying Emmanuel for ten years out of concern for her children, adding that she suspected he would 'fall in love with someone his own age". 'The only obstacle was my children,' she told Paris Match. 'I took time so I would not wreck their lives. That lasted 10 years, the time to put them on the rails. "You can imagine what they were hearing. But I didn't want to miss out on my life.' But Tiphaine has never held a grudge against her mother or stepfather for their age gap relationship. She said previously: 'A family break-up can be both a heartbreak and an opportunity. Mixing families together can be enriching. "I have an adored mother and stepfather."
The Guardian
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Floating away: warm tones and vintage details lift the spirits in a grand Parisian apartment
Nestled in a classic Haussmannian building in Paris's 17th Arrondissement, Tiphaine Verdier's apartment is a feast for the senses. This large duplex, perched on the top two floors, is not just a home but a canvas where colour and creativity collide. With a fearless approach to bold hues, Tiphaine has transformed what was once a blank slate of plain white walls into a theatrical and inviting sanctuary. When Tiphaine first stepped into the apartment, it was a minimalist's dream – or, as she might put it, a colour enthusiast's nightmare. 'All the walls were just plain white,' she recalls. But Tiphaine, an interior decorator and furniture designer, saw the potential in the apartment's unique layout. 'I was drawn to the fact that it felt like a house in the sky, with a clear separation between the day and night spaces.' With her keen eye and love for bold design, she wasted no time changing things. 'I quickly took out my paintbrush and in just four months, the place was completely unrecognisable,' she says. The transformation was successful, but not without trial and error. 'To my children's despair, I painted the living room three times before being satisfied,' she admits. Tiphaine's design philosophy centres around the emotional power of colour. 'For me, colours are the best way to convey emotions and feelings,' she explains. 'They are instruments to create singular and authentic environments.' Nowhere is this more evident than in her favourite space – the living room. 'When I started thinking about this room, I really wanted a warm and cosy environment,' she says. The result is a harmonious blend of salmon pink and bright yellow, a daring yet comforting combination that envelops the room in warmth. The space feels like a perfect reflection of Tiphaine's personality: playful, feminine and a tad nostalgic. It features fuchsia-pink armchairs by Alki, a coffee table with a sunken container in its centre by Italian designer Willy Rizzo and a Japanese chandelier from HK Living. The curved floor lamp was a flea-market find. In the adjacent dining room, the statement pink-onyx marble table is by Les Causeuses, Tiphaine's own interiors brand, while the chairs are also by Willy Rizzo. The old but inviting sofa is a family heirloom from the 1950s, which Tiphaine spruced up by changing the fabric. Many of the pieces she has collected over the years are from hunting at flea markets, a favourite pastime. The kitchen houses a vintage Japanese cabinet that Tiphaine herself re-covered, and the striking flower painting is by Martin Jarry. In the master bedroom, she has cultivated a homely, vintage vibe thanks to the bed linen, the painting (another flea-market find) and a 1930s floor lamp, with modern touches, such as the bedside lamps from Etsy and the large mirror by Les Causeuses. Having spent eight years in London, Tiphaine's work is imbued with a touch of its style. 'As a French expat in London, I definitely adopted British eccentricity as one of my signature themes,' she says. This influence is evident in her use of bold patterns and her embrace of eclectic, whimsical elements. 'I applied my daring and typically British floral vocabulary to the creation of Les Causeuses to cheer up the interiors in Paris and beyond.' Les Causeuses is a celebration of both colour and craftsmanship. Specialising in vintage-inspired décor and furniture, the brand focuses on creating joyful environments and ethically produced pieces. Each item, which includes lamps, armchairs and cushions, is made in Portugal, blending what she calls 'playful aesthetics' with high-quality materials. Tiphaine's journey into interior design was almost predestined. 'Brought up from an early age with museum visits, flea markets and antique book fairs, my career in creation was a natural choice,' she says. A graduate of Studio Berçot, she transitioned from fashion design to the study of art, a foundation that continues to inspire her work today. Her home reflects this rich background, with every corner showcasing her love for art and antiques. From the floral-patterned chairs to the vintage-inspired lighting, the space feels both curated and lived-in: a true expression of Tiphaine's unique vision. For information, go to
