Caught on Camera: France’s First Lady Grabs President’s Face, Sparking Divorced Rumors as Reps Call It a ‘Close Moment’

France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, unintentionally sparked a social media frenzy when footage of a heated exchange between them surfaced. Captured on May 25 in Vietnam, the couple appeared to be in disagreement as they disembarked from a plane.The video shows Macron, 47, engaged in conversation with Brigitte, 72, near the aircraft's entrance. At one point, she unexpectedly shoved his face, prompting him to take a step back, although he quickly regained his composure, offering smiles to bystanders. A spokesperson for The Élysée characterized the incident as a light-hearted moment. Macron later addressed the controversy in Hanoi, dismissing theories around their interaction while acknowledging its authenticity. Public reactions ranged from concerns over their dynamic to criticisms of their relationship’s origins after meeting years prior at school.