A resurfaced video of French President Emmanuel Macron being slapped has sparked more than just political debate — it’s reignited public curiosity about his controversial love story.
Macron first met his now-wife, Brigitte, when he was just 15 and she was his high school drama teacher — 24 years older than him. The age gap and their unusual start as student and teacher have shocked people around the world, especially after the viral clip reminded many of their past.
Now Macron has spoken out again, addressing the backlash and setting the record straight on how their relationship really began.
What he said might surprise you — or change the way you see them forever.