France’s first lady Brigitte Macron has made a surprise cameo appearance in the latest instalment of the popular series Emily in Paris, adding a touch of real-life glamour to the fictional world of the show.
The 71-year-old wife of President Emmanuel Macron features in the second episode of season four of the hit comedy, which airs on Netflix. In the scene, Mrs. Macron poses for a selfie with the show’s protagonist, Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, in a restaurant.
Collins revealed that the idea for the cameo came about after she and the show’s creator, Darren Star, met Mrs. Macron at the Élysée Palace in December 2022. The first lady had previously been mentioned in season one of the show, and Collins described shooting the scene with her as both an honor and a joy.
Star praised Mrs. Macron’s “great talent” in the scene, where she interacts with Emily and waves away her security guard to take a selfie. The post on Instagram includes the hashtag #makeiticonic, a nod to President Macron’s efforts to attract foreign investors to France.
While the show has faced criticism for its stereotypical portrayal of Paris, Star defended it as a “love letter to Paris” seen through Emily’s eyes. Despite mixed reviews for the latest season, Mrs. Macron’s cameo has added an extra layer of intrigue to the series.
Fans of Emily in Paris can now look forward to seeing the first lady in a new light, as she brings her own touch of elegance and charm to the show.
