French feminists outraged by Brigitte Macron's comment about activists

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete December 9, 2025 at 03:55 PM

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Brigitte Macron is facing backlash in France for calling feminist activists "stupid bitches" after they protested a performance by comedian Ary Abittan, who was previously accused of rape. The activists, wearing masks of Abittan, disrupted his show on Saturday, prompting Macron's comment before his Sunday performance, which was captured on video. While Macron's team stated her words were intended to critique the activists' "radical method," the phrase has been adopted by French celebrities and feminists online to denounce Macron's language and show support for the protesters. Nous Toutes, the organization behind the protest, fights against violence towards women. Several actresses and comedians have declared themselves "stupid bitches" in solidarity with the group and in support of the woman who accused Abittan.

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