A recently published French political book has sparked controversy after claiming the French President Emmanuel Macron Exchanged private messages with Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani As part of what the author describes as a “platonic relationship”. The allegations appear in Un couple (près) parfait (“An Almost Perfect Couple”), written by journalist Florian Tardif, and have attracted international attention because the book also links the alleged exchange to a 2025 viral incident involving Macron and the first lady. brigitte macron Boarding a plane in Vietnam. However, no independently verified evidence supporting claims of a romantic or inappropriate relationship has been publicly released.

claims made in the book

These allegations have been made by Florian Tardif, political correspondent of the French magazine Paris Match. In his book, Tardif claims that Macron had personal exchanges with Farahani for months, and describes the relationship as emotional but “spiritual”.According to excerpts cited by French and British media, the author has accused Brigitte Macron of discovering messages sent by the president to the actress, which reportedly said, “I find you very beautiful”. Tardif has publicly defended the book, saying that the material was based on conversations with sources close to the presidential couple.However, screenshots of the alleged messages, official documents or independently verified evidence have not been publicly released.

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani.

How was the Vietnam plane crash linked?

The book attracted widespread attention as it attempts to explain a viral incident involving the French President and First Lady during an official visit to Vietnam in May 2025.Footage filmed as the presidential plane arrived in Hanoi showed Brigitte Macron suddenly pushing or hitting Macron as he stood near the plane’s door. The video quickly spread online and sparked widespread speculation on social media.At the time, Macron dismissed the incident as playful behavior between a married couple and described online reactions as exaggerated. French authorities later confirmed that the footage was authentic, after initial attempts by some commentators to question the video.Tardif’s book claims the argument was linked to Brigitte Macron’s alleged viewing of messages involving Farahani during the flight. According to the author, tensions had risen between the couple before they exited the plane.

Strong denial from Macron’s allies

People close to Brigitte Macron have completely rejected the allegations mentioned in the book. French media reports, quoting members of the first lady’s entourage, said the claims were “categorically denied”.Sources close to Brigitte Macron reportedly refuted the idea that she regularly checked her husband’s phone and rejected suggestions that Farahani had any role in the strain on the presidential couple’s relationship.No official statement from the Elysee Palace has confirmed the book’s claims.

Golshifteh Farahani’s response

Farahani has previously dismissed rumors of an affair with Macron. The actress, who left Iran years ago and later settled in France, has spoken out about online gossip about her public life in previous interviews and dismissed speculation about any romantic relationship with the French president.Farahani, known internationally for films such as Extraction, Patterson and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, has long attracted significant media attention due to both his acting career and his outspoken criticism of the Iranian government.The controversy is largely based on claims made in Tardif’s book and unnamed sources cited by the author. Neither the leaked messages nor certified documents supporting the allegations have been made public. The story remains a subject of political-media speculation rather than an established factual scandal.