The polished corridors of the Élysée Palace are rarely strangers to political intrigue, yet the latest controversy swirling around President Emmanuel Macron has shifted the spotlight from policy to the private lives of French first couple. Now, a fresh set of allegations has drawn an acclaimed international film star into the narrative, placing her name alongside that of the French head of state and igniting a media storm that blurs the line between public office and personal life.
According to a newly published book, 'Un Couple (Presque) Parfait' ['An (Almost) Perfect Couple'], French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a 'flirty' text with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, and they had a 'platonic relationship' for months. French First Lady Brigitte Macron reportedly discovered the exchange on his phone and was so infuriated that she slapped him. The incident was captured on camera upon their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May 2025.
