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Macron texted an Iranian actress and Brigitte slapped him on a plane says new book
International
Published on 13 May 2026
The message allegedly sparked a fight at 30,000 feet
A new book claims Brigitte Macron’s viral slap happened after she saw flirtatious messages from an Iranian actress on President Emmanuel Macron’s phone. Journalist Florian Tardif says the couple argued intensely during a flight in Vietnam, turning into a public moment when Brigitte reacted. Macron’s team denies the story, calling the account false.
- A book alleges Brigitte saw texts from an Iranian actress
- The claim ties the viral slap to an argument on a Vietnam flight
- Journalist Florian Tardif says the messages were flirtatious
- Brigitte Macron’s representatives deny the allegation
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