Who Is Emmanuel Macron's Wife? Brigitte's Age & Relationship History
Curious about who Emmanuel Macron's wife is? The French President's long-standing relationship has often drawn attention, especially due to its unconventional beginnings. From their first meeting at school to their continued public appearances, their story has sparked headlines and debate.
Here's what to know about Macron's wife, her background, and their unique journey together.
Emmanuel Macron's wife is Brigitte Macron. Born Brigitte Trogneux, she was Macron's high school drama teacher at Lycée La Providence in Amiens, France.
Brigitte Macron has been the First Lady of France since May 2017, following Emmanuel Macron's election as President. The couple married on October 20, 2007, after maintaining contact for years despite initial family opposition due to their age gap.
Brigitte Macron was born on April 13, 1953, making her 72 years old as of 2025.
She is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, who was born in December 1977. Brigitte was already married and had three children when she met Macron.
Emmanuel Macron met Brigitte when he was 15 years old and a student at Lycée La Providence, where she taught French literature and drama. At the time, she was 39 and married with three children.
Although they didn't begin a relationship immediately, they stayed in touch after Macron's parents sent him to Paris to separate them. They reconnected after he finished his education, and Brigitte divorced her husband in 2006. She and Emmanuel Macron married in 2007. In a 2023 interview, Brigitte recalled, 'For me, such a young boy was crippling,' explaining she waited a decade to be with him (via The Independent).
Since becoming First Lady, Brigitte Macron has taken on roles in social advocacy, especially in education, disability rights, and anti-bullying initiatives. She launched the LIVE project to help unemployed young adults find training or employment.
The couple went viral after a video showed Brigitte appearing to slap Macron during a trip to Vietnam. The French President later confirmed the moment was a joke, calling it 'nonsense' to interpret it otherwise. (via News.com)
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