A new political book published in France claims that the French president Emmanuel Macron Exchanging private messages with an Iranian-French actress Geshfi Farahani As part of what the author describes as a “platonic relationship.” The allegations emerged in “Un Couple (Presque) Parfait” (“A Almost Perfect Couple”) by journalist Florian Tardif and attracted international attention because the book also linked the alleged exchanges to a 2025 viral incident involving Macron and the First Lady Brigitte Macron On a plane in Vietnam. However, no independently verified evidence has been publicly released to support claims of a romantic or inappropriate relationship.
claims made in the book
The accusations come from Florian Tardif, a political reporter for French magazine Paris Match. In his book, Tardif claimed that Macron maintained personal communication with Farahani for several months, describing the relationship as emotional but “platonic.”According to excerpts cited by French and British media, the author claimed that Brigitte Macron discovered a message sent by the president to the actress, which reportedly said, “I find you very beautiful.” Tardif publicly defended the book, saying the material was based on conversations with sources close to the president and his wife.However, screenshots of the alleged messages, official documents, or independently verified evidence have not yet been released publicly.
Iranian actress Geshfi Farahani.
How the Vietnam plane incident is connected
The book gained wider attention because it attempted to explain a viral incident that occurred in May 2025 during an official visit to Vietnam by the French president and first lady.Video taken as the presidential plane arrived in Hanoi appeared to show Brigitte Macron suddenly pushing or hitting Macron in the face as they stood near the door of the plane. The video quickly spread online, sparking widespread speculation on social media.At the time, Macron dismissed the incident as a joke between a married couple and criticized the online reaction for being exaggerated. After early attempts by some commentators to cast doubt on the video, French officials later confirmed that the video was authentic.Tardif’s book claims the dispute was linked to messages Brigitte Macron allegedly saw during a flight involving Farahani. According to the author, tensions between the couple escalated before they left the plane.
Macron allies strongly deny
People close to Brigitte Macron have strongly denied the allegations described in the book. French media reports quoted members of the first lady’s entourage as saying the claims were “categorically denied.”Sources close to Brigitte Macron have reportedly disputed claims that she regularly checks her husband’s phone and dismissed suggestions that Farahani played any role in the strained relationship between the president and his wife.The Elysee Palace has yet to issue an official statement confirming the book’s claims.
Geshfi Farahani’s response
Farahani has previously denied rumors of an affair with Macron. The actress, who left Iran years ago and later settled in France, addressed the online gossip surrounding her public life in earlier interviews and denied speculation of any romance with the French president.Farahani, known internationally for films such as “The Rescuers,” “Paterson” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” has long attracted widespread media attention for his acting career and outspoken criticism of the Iranian government.The controversy remains largely based on claims made in Tardif’s book and unnamed sources cited by the author. Neither the leaked information nor the verified documents supporting the allegations have been made public. The story remains the subject of political media speculation rather than an established factual scandal.
