A French journalist published a book about the Macron couple in 2021. She also interviewed Emmanuel Macron's mother, who revealed confidential information about her relationship with Brigitte Macron, who was born in 1953 with the maiden name Trogneux and had the surname Auzière in her first marriage.
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The newspaper Le Point published excerpts from the book.
A mother-in-law with an unusual daughter-in-law
In the 2021 book Tant qu'on est tous les deux (As long as we are together), Gaël Tchakaloff, pseudonym of author Lucile Gaël Buffet, reports on the complex relationship between Françoise Noguès, Emmanuel Macron's mother, and Brigitte Macron.
It is a strong bond that is deeper and more ambivalent than is often the case between a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law.
Brigitte is like a friend to Macron's mom
When the writer met the president's mother while writing the book, she revealed her affection for Brigitte, which goes so far that she sees Brigitte more as a friend than a daughter-in-law.
Françoise Noguès' description of Brigitte Macron is far removed from rumors of disagreements and resentment. She calls Brigitte:
A friend like no other I have, we have the same affinities, the same priorities, we tell each other everything.
Françoise and Brigitte have known each other forever
The two women have the same priorities: their love for Emmanuel, who is still affectionately nicknamed 'Manu' by his mother. Brigitte Macron, on the other hand, was given a less flattering nickname by former French President Hollande.
Françoise recognizes an 'unusual story' between two women who have 'always known each other', as they were neighbours in the northern French city of Amiens. Françoise Noguès remembers:
Brigitte lived in the street between our house and my parents' house. I knew and admired her because she had been the French teacher of Estelle, my youngest daughter, who also acted. I saw her often.
Emmanuel Macron himself was in the same class as one of Brigitte's daughters.
After some initial hesitation, she accepted her daughter-in-law
She admits that she was a little cautious at the beginning of 'Manu' and Brigitte's relationship and gave 'some warnings because of the age difference'. However, Gaël Tchakaloff reports that the mother became closer to the couple after taking a few years to 'understand that her Manu was beginning the love story of his life'.
She confesses, probably smiling:
I know Manu, when he has an idea in his head, he won't let it go...
And if the idea is to live his great love story, even if he doesn't start a family, the result is the same.
The former doctor also reports:
In 2000, I went on holiday with them. I quickly realized that it was not bad, not essential, that Manu would not have children. When I see his brother Laurent, who has four children, I realize that Manu couldn't have had the same family profile. I don't think children are his priority.
The two ladies also talk about rumours of homosexuality
In Brigitte, she found more than just a daughter-in-law, she found a confidante, an equal with whom she could talk for hours.
Françoise Noguès mentions 'their Saturday conversations about politics, the press articles about Emmanuel's alleged homosexuality, and about the man they love'. Because it's all about Emmanuel Macron.
Does Emmanuel Macron devote enough time to his parents?
Nevertheless, in January 2021, the newspaper Le Point reported that the president's mother felt a certain bitterness towards the Trogneux-Auzière clan, from which Brigitte comes.
Françoise Noguès is said to have 'complained that her son, after first being absorbed by his grandmother Germaine Noguès, allowed himself to be absorbed by his wife's family' and only gave his own parents time 'three or four times a year', according to Jean-Michel Macron, the head of state's father.
'Manu' only makes very short visits and only occasional calls to his brothers, sisters and mother. They are all sad about the absence of this 'glorified son'.
Françoise Noguès is sad, but not angry. She is proud to be the mother of this president, who is not always popular.
This article has been translated from See&So DE.
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Sources:
Le Point: Les Macron, le livre de leurs secrets
Gala: Brigitte Macron : la mère d'Emmanuel Macron lève le voile sur leur relation complexe
