Brigitte Macron faces lawsuit after being filmed using sexist slur at Paris theatre

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisDecember 17, 2025 at 05:27 PM

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Brigitte Macron is facing a legal complaint in France from women's rights groups after she was filmed calling feminist protesters "stupid bitches" at a Paris theatre. The incident occurred backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre, where Macron was attending a show by actor Ary Abittan, who was previously accused of rape. Feminist activists had disrupted the show to protest Abittan's presence, prompting Macron's comment. The groups filing the complaint, including Nous Toutes and Les Tricoteuses Hystériques, accuse Macron of public insult, citing a disconnect between her public support for women's causes and her private remarks. Macron has expressed regret for hurting victims but defended her right to express herself privately.

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