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By Shannon Power
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French President Emmanuel Macron said he's "very proud" of wife Brigitte Macron's cameo in the Netflix hit Emily in Paris and that the show is good for the country.
The Context
Macron boasted about his spouse's acting and the positive impact Emily in Paris has had on the European country's image, even though many Parisians have criticized the show's impact on local tourism.
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What We Know
Emily in Paris is one of the most watched shows in Netflix's history, and the French president spoke with Variety in an interview published on Wednesday about what that meant for France.
He was first asked by the magazine about his thoughts on France's first lady's cameo in Season 4 of the series. Brigitte made an appearance where she played herself and poses for a selfie in a restaurant with the titular character, Emily Cooper, played by British-American actress Lily Collins.
"I was super proud, and she was very happy to do it. It's just a few minutes, but I think it was a very good moment for her. I think it's good for the image of France," Macron replied, before adding: "Emily in Paris is super positive in terms of attractiveness for the country. For my own business, it's a very good initiative."
When asked if he was invited to feature on the Netflix show, Macron carefully evaded the question and answered: "I'm less attractive than Brigitte."
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Created by Sex and the City writer Darren Star, Emily in Paris follows the story of American marketing executive Emily Cooper who is originally from Chicago but moves to Paris for a job and ends up falling in love with the city. The series is full of drama, love triangles, friendships and plenty of other exciting plot twists.
Even though the French president endorsed Emily in Paris, the show has been slammed for what some people say is a stereotypical portrayal of the famous city.
Since the show became wildly popular, Parisians have criticized its romanticized portrayal of the city, and many are angry at how filming locations have become tourist hotspots, making it almost impossible for locals to park their cars and get around.
Graffiti has appeared in the 5th arrondissement (district) of Paris, where the fictional Emily's office is located. Some of the graffiti read: "Emily Not Welcome" and "South Paris Is Not Yours."
What's Next?
Macron was also asked about his thoughts on Emily in Paris relocating to Rome for its fifth season.
"We will fight hard. And we will ask them to remain in Paris," Macron said. "Emily in Paris in Rome doesn't make sense."
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