Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are preparing to present photographic and scientific evidence in a U.S. court case to demonstrate Mrs. Macron's gender.
The couple is pursuing a defamation lawsuit against right-wing influencer Candace Owens, who has promoted the unfounded claim that Brigitte Macron was born male.
According to their lawyer, these allegations have been profoundly upsetting to Mrs. Macron, and the case is seen as a significant distraction for the French president.
During an interview with the BBC's Fame Under Fire podcast, Tom Clare, the Macrons' attorney, stated that they would be bringing forward expert testimony alongside photographic evidence, including pictures of Brigitte pregnant and raising their children.
Owens' claims originated from fringe online discussions and have been amplified on social media. Her statements have drawn attention due to her considerable following and previous roles as a conservative commentator.
The Macrons previously won a defamation case in France against two bloggers who made similar claims, but that ruling was later overturned on appeal. They aim to hold Owens accountable in the U.S. legal system, arguing that she has ignored credible evidence disproving her assertions.
As the couple move forward with this case, they emphasize the emotional toll it has taken on their family and their commitment to setting the record straight.
