Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, is recognized for her grace and calmness in public settings. However, she has recently become the focus ofonline controversy— and she is resisting.
This week, Brigitte revealed intentions to challenge a French court ruling that exonerated two women who circulated misleading and harmful gossip about her on the internet. The allegations, which initially started gaining attention in 2021, claimed that she was "born a manand had 'sexually abused' her husband,President Emmanuel Macron, during his teenage years.
The Paris Appeal Court has recently rejected all 18 defamation allegations brought against the women —Amandine Roy, a 53-year-old clairvoyant and Natacha Rey, a 49-year-old blogger.
The court stated that their comments, shared in a YouTube video, were either views rooted in prior rumors or expressed in "good faith," and thus did not satisfy the legal criteria for defamation.
Individuals close to Brigitte claim she was "heartbroken" by the decision, which many viewed as a victory for those promoting conspiracy theories and online harassers. Her legal team is currently getting ready to appeal the case to France's top court, the Court of Cassation, with the aim of reversing the ruling. "The current situation is unbearable," a legal representative stated. "Her adversaries think they can make any statements without facing any repercussions."
Backers of the accused, including an American commentatorCandace Owens, celebrated the result. Owens stated, "We triumphed!" and criticized Brigitte for pursuing a "technicality" instead of addressing the main allegation. Nevertheless, court officials explained that the decision does not confirm the truth of any claims — it only determined they did not satisfy France's rigorous standard for defamation.
Brigitte has continuously dealt with public interest regarding hermarriage to Emmanuel, who was 15 at the time they met — she was his instructor and 25 years senior. The couple started a relationship later on, and tied the knot in 2007. Brigitte has been candid about the difficulties posed by their age gap, particularly in their traditional hometown of Amiens.
Although Emmanuel rapidly advanced in politics and was elected president in 2017, the couple has faced ongoing attention. The legal dispute has only increased the public focus — and it occurs during a challenging personal period.
Brigitte has recently experienced the loss of her older sister, someone she was extremely close to.
It also didn't help that she encountered criticism last week after it was alleged she overlooked Emmanuel while boarding a plane in London. As Emmanuel extended his hand to assist Brigitte in descending the steps, she completely disregarded him and left him waiting, choosing to use the railing instead.
Even with the challenges, Brigitte seems resolved to continue battling the negative campaign that has persisted for many years.
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