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.
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.
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