French first lady Brigitte Macron denies a reported claim that her well-publicised “slap” of President Emmanuel Macron was prompted by a jealous confrontation involving messages from an actress. Multiple outlets report that a French journalist, who is promoting a new book, suggests the incident followed a row over communications involving an Iranian actor and an actress described as “pretty.” The claim is presented as part of the author’s account of what led to the gesture. However, the sources say Brigitte Macron rejects the suggestion, and the denial is attributed to the first lady’s position on the matter. The reports focus on the dispute over the origin of the slap, rather than on any new evidence or independently verified details. While the book’s promotional narrative links the incident to alleged message exchanges, the first lady maintains that the premise is incorrect. The outlets therefore characterise the story as a contest between the author’s claim and Brigitte Macron’s denial.