Brigitte Macron faces criticism after using sexist insult about activists

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM

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French First Lady Brigitte Macron is facing criticism for using a sexist slur against feminist activists who protested a performance by actor Ary Abittan, who was previously accused of rape. The incident occurred backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris on Sunday, following a disruption of Abittan's show the previous night by activists protesting the "culture of impunity" around sexual violence. Macron's team claims she intended to criticize the activists' "radical method" of protest when she made the remark. The video, published by local media, shows Macron using a vulgar expression in French, roughly translated as "stupid bitches," in reference to potential disruptors. The feminist group "Nous Toutes" has since turned the insult into a hashtag to show support and protest Macron's statement.

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France ×350% Nous Toutes ×260% Judith Godreche 70% Ary Abittan 80% Brigitte Macron ×2100%

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brigitte macron 100% sexist insult 90% feminist activists 80% sexual violence 70% ary abittan 60% #metoo 60% culture of impunity 50% radical method 50% france 40%