‘At Least She Didn’t Hit Him’ — Emmanuel Macron’s Wife Embarrasses Him Again, Netizens Say It’s Giving ‘Trump and Melania Vibes’ (Video)
French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself at the center of another embarrassing moment involving his wife, Brigitte Macron, just weeks after the much-talked-about “punching incident.” On July 8, the 47-year-old Macron arrived in Britain with his 72-year-old wife for an official visit.
As they got off the plane, Macron, showing what many saw as a gentlemanly gesture, reached out his hand to help Brigitte down the aircraft stairs. But to the surprise of those watching — and the cameras rolling — Brigitte chose to ignore his offer.
Wearing high heels and holding onto the handrail, Brigitte confidently descended the steps on her own. Macron, left hanging, awkwardly pulled his hand back and quickly moved on to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales, who were waiting to welcome them on behalf of King Charles III. The entire moment was caught on video, and it quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread reactions and commentary.
Online, people wasted no time sharing their opinions. One person joked on Instagram, “Well, at least she didn’t hit him this time. Maybe next time, he should just leave her at home.” Another user commented, “She’s just rude,” while someone else admitted, “I kinda feel bad for him.” There were also harsher takes, like one comment that read, “The shame isn’t on him but on her — she chose to disrespect her husband in front of the whole world.”
Some compared the couple’s awkward dynamic to former U.S. President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump, recalling past moments when Melania appeared to snub Trump in public, such as during a military parade on his birthday when she pulled her hand away from his.
However, not everyone was eager to criticize Brigitte. Several people came to her defense, suggesting that the situation was being blown out of proportion. One user explained, “She was probably just focused on not tripping in those heels. She was holding the rail for balance — and how was she supposed to hold his hand while carrying a clutch?” Another added, “That’s not a snub. She smiled at him and acknowledged his offer, but she felt safer holding onto the railing.”
Despite the divided opinions online, many have long speculated that Macron and his wife have a troubled marriage. The rumors gained even more traction back in May during a visit to Vietnam. As the aircraft door opened, cameras caught Brigitte appearing to hit Macron in the face. He seemed briefly rattled but quickly composed himself, realizing they were being watched. The footage spread widely, and even Donald Trump reportedly made a joke about it in the Oval Office. Macron later dismissed the moment, claiming they were simply “horsing around,” but the public wasn’t entirely convinced.
Currently, Macron is on a three-day official visit to Britain, aiming to strengthen the historic ties between the two nations. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his enthusiasm, writing, “The Franco-British friendship is a cornerstone of Europe. Together, we’ve sparked innovation, boosted attractiveness, and shown what true collaboration can achieve. The future is ours to shape — let’s keep rising, together!”
As part of the visit, Macron announced a major cultural gesture: he is temporarily lending the famous Bayeux Tapestry to Britain — marking the first time this priceless French treasure will leave the country. Macron called it “an unprecedented cultural partnership and a powerful symbol of our Entente amicale.”
Despite the headlines about his wife’s apparent snub, Macron seems to be enjoying his visit. He even shared a cheerful photo of himself and Brigitte alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla, suggesting that — at least on the public stage he’s keeping his focus on diplomacy and partnership.
