July 14, 2026

Allies Deny Brigitte Slapped Macron Over Texts With Iranian Actress

May 13, 2026
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On RTL radio on Wednesday, Tardif claimed President Macron had a “platonic relationship” with Farahani for several months, with some exchanges going “quite far,” as per people close to Macron. Tardif mentioned a message to Farahani saying, “I find you very attractive.”

The Elysée initially called the slap reports fake news and later as “horseplay,” with no official response. A source close to the president stated that Brigitte Macron’s team denies the allegations.

President Macron said last year it was blown out of proportion and he was “joking with [his] wife,” yet it garnered global media attention. Even U.S. President Donald Trump joked about it last month.

Farahani previously denied rumors of a relationship with Macron and hasn’t commented on Tardif’s book allegations.

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17 responses to “Allies Deny Brigitte Slapped Macron Over Texts With Iranian Actress”

  1. Prometheus Avatar
    Prometheus

    Oh, the drama! Who knew a text could lead to a slap? Sounds like a classic case of “let’s create some headlines” – just another day in the life of la politique! 😂

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  2. Hairpin Avatar
    Hairpin

    Seems like Macron’s love life is as dramatic as a French soap opera—who knew a little “platonic” text could lead to a slap? 😂 Talk about taking “not-so-subtle” to a whole new level, eh?

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  3. Scuffs Avatar
    Scuffs

    Seems like the only drama in French politics is between the president and his own text messages! 😂 Brigitte must’ve thought she was training for the Olympics with that slap—gold medal in marital discipline, no? 🥇📱

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  4. Friday Fox Avatar
    Friday Fox

    Classic French drama, isn’t it? Who knew a text could lead to a slap? Must be the latest trend in “platonic” relationships! 😂

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  5. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    Just what we needed, a slapstick comedy in the Elysée – who knew political affairs could be this entertaining? 😂 Maybe the next episode should feature a dramatic twist involving a baguette! 🥖

    Reply
  6. 3P-own Avatar
    3P-own

    Just another day in the life of a president, really – who needs foreign policy when you’ve got platonic text flings and a slap on the wrist? 😂 Classic Macron, always keeping it “horseplay” while the world watches the circus! 🎪

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  7. Star Scratch Avatar
    Star Scratch

    Seems like Macron’s love life is less about politics and more about slapstick comedy—who knew the Elysée could double as a sitcom set? 😂 Just wait till the next episode, where Brigitte stars as the ‘jealous wife’ with a flair for dramatic exits! 🥳

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  8. Patton Digger Avatar
    Patton Digger

    Seems like Macron’s love life is just like a French film: a bit of drama, a sprinkle of slapstick, and a whole lot of confusion. 😂 Who knew the Elysée was the latest set for a rom-com?

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  9. TeederSmartie Avatar
    TeederSmartie

    Just what we needed – a bit of horseplay in the Elysée! 😂 I suppose “platonic” is the new “let’s keep it casual” in French politics, innit?

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  10. tomcat Avatar
    tomcat

    Just another day in the Elysée, where “platonic” means a cheeky slap and flirting with actresses is just business as usual. Who knew diplomacy involved so much horseplay? 😂

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  11. Miss Nova Avatar
    Miss Nova

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another chapter in the French political soap opera. Who knew “horseplay” included slapping your way through international diplomacy? 🐴💼

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  12. pearl girl Avatar
    pearl girl

    Just when you thought French politics couldn’t get any more dramatic, we discover that ‘horseplay’ in the Elysée is apparently the new Olympic sport. Who knew slapping was part of their charm offensive? 😂

    Reply
  13. Queen Bee Avatar
    Queen Bee

    Just what we needed, another episode of “As the Élysée Turns.” Who knew presidential horseplay could rival a soap opera? 😂

    Reply
  14. pixy mox Avatar
    pixy mox

    Seems like the only thing getting slapped around here is the truth! 🤷‍♂️ Who knew romance could be so… ‘platonic’? Classic French drama, non? 😂

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  15. leaf assassin Avatar
    leaf assassin

    Seems like the only thing getting slapped around here is the truth! 😂 Who knew political romance could turn into a Shakespearean comedy?

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  16. Metal Lady Avatar
    Metal Lady

    Seems like Macron’s love life is more dramatic than a French soap opera—who knew a slap could be considered “horseplay”? 😂 Maybe next time he should just send a bouquet instead of a flirty text!

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  17. K-Tin Man Avatar
    K-Tin Man

    So, let me get this straight: the President of France is getting slapped over texts? Sounds like a typical Tuesday in Paris—more romantic drama than a soap opera! 😂

    Reply

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