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Brigitte Macron Faces Backlash Over Feminist Protest Comments

12/9/2025

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Brigitte Macron faced backlash after describing feminists who disrupted Ary Abittan's comedy show, where he was accused of rape.
Activists wore masks labeling Ary Abittan as a "rapist" during the protest.
The feminist group #NousToutes condemned her language as an insult to victims.
Judith Godreche expressed solidarity with activists on social media.
France also faces high-profile sexual assault cases, including Gérard Depardieu, who was recently convicted.

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Brigitte Macron faced backlash after describing feminists who disrupted Ary Abittan's comedy show, where he was accused of rape.
Activists wore masks labeling Ary Abittan as a "rapist" during the protest.
The feminist group #NousToutes condemned her language as an insult to victims.
Judith Godreche expressed solidarity with activists on social media.
France also faces high-profile sexual assault cases, including Gérard Depardieu, who was recently convicted.