Who is the Iranian actress who is being rumored as the cause of Brigitte Macron's jealousy?
2026-05-14 12:31:06
TiranaPost
Her name has returned to the center of attention of the international media, being linked to one of the most discussed rumors about the French presidential couple. Who is the Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani, who is said to have incited Brigitte Macron's jealousy?
According to Paris Match magazine political journalist Florian Tardif, the messages that Brigitte Macron saw on her husband's phone and that caused tension between the couple contained comments about the actress, saying that she "is very beautiful."
Known not only for her artistic talent, but also for her strong political and social stances, Golshifteh Farahani has often criticized the Iranian regime for its restrictions on women and lack of artistic freedom.
Farahani was born and raised in Tehran. Her father, Behzad Farahani, was a theater director and actor, and her mother, Fahimeh Rahiminia, was an actress. She showed an interest in art from an early age. At the age of 5, she began playing the piano, and later focused on acting, gaining experience as a teenager.
The name "Golshifteh" was created by her father and means "the flower that loves," while her real name is Rahavard.
Her career took off in 1998, when she was just 14 years old. She was cast in the lead role in the Iranian romantic drama “The Pear Tree.” The film was highly acclaimed both in Iran and internationally, making Farahani a household name and paving the way for other leading roles in films such as “Two Angels,” “The Fish Fall in Love,” and “The Music Man.”
In 2008, Farahani entered the American film market. She starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe in the action-thriller film “Body of Lies,” immediately gaining public and critical attention as one of the most promising actresses of Iranian origin.
In 2016, Farahani starred alongside Adam Driver in the film "Paterson," directed by Jim Jarmusch, which was released in December of that year.
Beyond her success on screen, Golshifteh Farahani has also become a powerful voice against the regime in Iran. She has spoken openly about the climate of fear that accompanied her childhood and has strongly supported the protests against the regime.
Farahani has been living in exile since 2008, after Iranian authorities banned her from returning to the country because she refused to wear a hijab while performing in international films.
