Brigitte Macron is the First Lady of France, married to Emmanuel Macron, the current president of France and co-prince of Andorra. Their relationship began when she was his teacher, leading to their marriage in 2007. Brigitte is 72 years old, while Emmanuel is 47, almost 48. She has three children from a previous marriage. Information regarding Mrs. Macron and her background seems to be modestly limited.
Recently, Candace Owens launched a podcast series titled “Becoming Brigitte” promoting the controversial narrative that Brigitte Macron was born a biological man. As a fan of Owens, I was intrigued and decided to watch the series out of curiosity. While I respect her for conducting thorough research on Brigitte Macron, I found the series to exhibit a troubling level of apophenia. It seemed to transition from conspiracy theory to gambler’s fallacy to pareidolia, ultimately devolving into redundant slander. Despite my curiosity about the direction of the series, I found myself questioning the value of watching a narrative that accused the First Lady of France of being a biological male.
A significant issue I grappled with was the implications of Brigitte’s interest in Emmanuel when she was in her 40s and he was an underage teenager. This information is public and has been in the news way before Candace’s series. Although this aspect was addressed, the series fixated on the question of Brigitte's biological sex rather than the ethical concerns surrounding their relationship, which seems to be the bigger issue here more so than whether or not Brigitte is a man or a woman.
As the series progressed, it became increasingly difficult to engage with Owens’ arguments, which began to feel like rambling. She parroted a lot of information and continued to share the same pareidolia, leading to a biased perspective that felt somewhat ignorant—an unusual departure from Owens’ typical discourse. However, I acknowledge her right to free speech and those who consume her content are entitled to their beliefs. While I usually align with Candace, her take on this matter felt a bit extreme.
I find the entire relationship between France’s First Lady and the president to be unorthodox, very eccentric, and based on what I have read, somewhat troubling. She reminds me of Mary Kay Letourneau in this aspect. However, as much as we want to criticize, she is currently married to the president of France. To be honest, I do not support the belief that Brigitte was born a male. Observing Brigitte, it is evident that she has undergone cosmetic procedures, including plastic surgery and fillers, as indicated by her facial expressions. Most women in their 70s do not maintain such a youthful appearance naturally and the absence of nasolabial folds or in her case very far apart that typically develop with age suggests intervention of some sort. Additionally, it is apparent that she has had an eyelift and an evident rhinoplasty procedure, executed in a manner that attempts to appear natural and not overdone. This woman is in her 70’s and that’s important to keep in mind.
One notable observation is that Brigitte appears to wear a wig. If her hair is not a wig, it is styled in a manner that resembles one and she has amazing hair. The hairline is notably absent and the top of her head has a very distinct part that looks almost too pristine to be real hair, which further suggests it is more likely a wig or an extension piece than simply her natural hair styled. There is nothing inherently wrong with wearing wigs or hair extensions and many women choose to do so.
In terms of vocal characteristics, Brigitte does not speak in a manner typically associated with males. Many transgender women have deeper, huskier voices due to changes in their vocal cords, even those who transition at an earlier age. For instance, NikkieTutorials, a well-known transgender beauty YouTuber, has a voice that carries some depth, but this does not detract from her remarkable talent. Similarly, Blaire White, who creates political content, has a relatively deeper, husky voice. I want to also state that I am subscribed to both of these ladies and enjoy their content.
Brigitte’s physical stature also supports her identity as a biological female. She has smaller shoulders and feet compared to both Melania Trump and Jill Biden, who are both biological females. It is common for many transgender women to have larger extremities, including hands and feet. When examining Brigitte, she appears relatively slender and of average height—approximately 5'6"—and often wears high heels, which can create an illusion of someone taller, especially when photographed alongside her husband.
The more pressing concern, however, is the age difference between Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron. While age gaps in relationships are not inherently problematic, the context of Brigitte expressing love for Emmanuel when he was a teenager raises ethical questions. Many of them. If the roles were reversed and a man made similar claims about a young girl, societal reactions would likely be severe, highlighting a double standard that should not be normalized. That man would also be in jail.
In high school, I had a classmate named Jessica Stoy, who reminded me of Brigitte Macron when she smiled. Jessica was a popular girl and many young men were interested in her. She was a biological female. I also see a striking resemblance between Brigitte and actress Jennifer Aniston, who is also a biological female. Despite the age difference, there are notable similarities in their facial features and both seem to have amazing hair.
While I admire Candace Owens for her thoroughness, I find it extreme to assert that a woman is a man without substantial evidence to support such claims, particularly when the basis for the assertion is mere resemblance and lack of transparency. For instance, Topher Grace and Melissa Joan Hart share a striking resemblance, but that does not imply they are the same person. She resembles her brother Jean Michel Trogneux, as both have the same nasiolabial folds and prejowl sulcus. That’s her biological brother. Of course there will be certain genetics that are dominant between them both. You can tell they are two different people though. It is somewhat slanderous to label someone as a biological man without credible proof. This tendency is reflective of conspiracy culture, which often distorts reality. I recall similar accusations directed at Melania Trump, where detractors claimed she resembled a man, despite her clear femininity, voice, and the fact that she gave birth to Barron. Even went so far to compare Melania Trump to Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner.
I have personally faced derogatory comments, including being called a "tranny" by individuals hiding behind anonymity online, despite being a biological female. I’m also 5’2” and a half have been told I look and sound a lot younger than my age. I got my menstrual cycle at a young age and developed earlier than most girls. Those who call me a “tranny” are usually the aesthetically revolting baby boomers who can’t accept my opinion on a crime case or the self loathing, wrist slitting weirdos who hate me for being Christian and for my love of God. Personally, I take it as a compliment because some of them look better than most women. Just because someone perceives a woman as resembling a man does not substantiate claims about her gender identity. I like Candace Owens, but I must disagree with her stance on the identity of Mrs. Macron. I do not believe Brigitte Macron is a man.
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