Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 30, 2025 · Entertainment

First Lady's Standoff: Brigitte Macron Sues Candace Owens Over Baseless Claims

Brigitte Macron (pictured, right) and her husband French president Emmanuel Macron (pictured, left) have accused right-wing podcaster Candace Owens of doubling down on fake birth claims in order to boost her online following

MACRONS VS OWENS: THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE BATTLE ROYALE

In a shocking turn of events, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have taken their libel lawsuit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens to new heights, accusing her of "doubling down" on fake birth claims in an attempt to boost her online following. The drama has been unfolding in the US courts, with the Macrons' lawyers arguing that Owens has become increasingly brazen in her attempts to discredit the French First Lady.

According to sources close to the case, Brigitte Macron was born a woman, but Owens has been relentless in spreading false claims about her birth, including the ridiculous notion that she was actually born male. The podcast star's "investigation" into the Macrons' past has sparked outrage around the world, with many calling it a blatant example of defamation.

The Macrons have added to their lawsuit, initially filed in July in Delaware, alleging that Candace Owens (pictured) has expanded on her fake claims that Brigitte, 72, was born a man

But what's behind Owens' obsession with discrediting Brigitte Macron? Insiders suggest that her fan base has grown significantly since she began peddling these outlandish claims, with a whopping 7.2 million followers on X and 5.21 million subscribers on YouTube tuning in to hear her "exposé". Even more shocking is the fact that some of the most popular podcasts have discussed Owens' investigation into the Macrons' history.

The lawsuit alleges that Owens has gone so far as to suggest that the Macrons are involved in an alleged conspiracy to distract her from investigating further. The couple's lawyers are demanding that she prove these claims, but it seems Owens is not backing down. In a bold move, she released a new season of "Becoming Brigitte", a series where she makes outlandish claims about the First Lady's past.

But where did this entire ordeal begin? A small, far-right magazine called Faits et Documents (Facts & Documents) published an article co-authored by Natacha Rey and Xavier Poussard in 2021. The piece was initially met with a collective shrug, but it gained traction after Rey gave an interview on YouTube about her unfounded speculations with "spiritual medium" Delphine Jégousse (alias Amandine Roy). This four-hour video went viral before France's 2022 presidential election.

Although the original article was later deemed defamatory by a court, Owens picked up the story and ran with it, claiming that Brigitte Macron's birth certificate was fake. The Macrons are now fighting back, demanding that Owens provide "photographic" and "scientific" evidence to disprove their claims.

In a scathing rebuke of Owens' actions, the Macrons' lawyers wrote: "Owens has dissected their appearance, their marriage, their friends, their family, and their personal history — twisting it all into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade. The result is relentless bullying on a worldwide scale. Every time the Macrons leave their home, they do so knowing that countless people have heard, and many believe, these vile fabrications."

But Owens is not backing down. In a defiant statement, she vowed: "On behalf of the entire world, I will see you in court." This battle between two high-profile figures has left fans and detractors alike wondering what will happen next.

As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: this case is far from over. Stay tuned for further updates on this juicy scandal as The Scholarly Note brings you all the latest news and analysis.

Timeline of Events:

  • 2021: A small, far-right magazine publishes an article co-authored by Natacha Rey and Xavier Poussard, making outlandish claims about Brigitte Macron's birth.
  • 2022: Rey gives a viral interview on YouTube about her unfounded speculations with "spiritual medium" Delphine Jégousse (alias Amandine Roy).
  • July 2024: Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file a libel lawsuit against Candace Owens in the US courts, accusing her of defamation.
  • September 2024: The Macrons' lawyers add new allegations to their lawsuit, stating that Owens has "gone so far as to suggest that the Macrons are involved in an alleged conspiracy".
  • This month (October): Owens releases a new season of "Becoming Brigitte", further fueling the controversy.

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