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Book Claims Macron Messaged Iranian Actress Golshifteh Farahani Before Viral Slap-Gate Fight
International
Published on 14 May 2026
A private chat allegedly sparks the viral Brigitte slap
A new book claims French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged private messages with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, which allegedly led to a public marital dispute with first lady Brigitte Macron. The controversy ties back to a viral slap-gate video, which the author frames as a private moment. The book also promises revelations in “forbidden zones” around the couple’s relationship.
- New book alleges Macron privately messed with Iranian actress Farahani
- Claim links the messages to the Brigitte Macron viral slap-gate incident
- Author portrays the video as a private marital moment
- The book teases more “forbidden zones” around the couple
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