Several world-famous celebs gathered for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week. Among the stars in Paris was Zendaya, who not only turned heads with her look but also made headlines for a brief interaction she had with Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France.
In a video shared by Alexandre Maras, editor-in-chief of Paris Match, you can see the exact moment Brigitte Macron walks over to greet the Dune actress. During this brief encounter in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre Museum, 30-year-old Zendaya remained seated. The president’s wife leaned in slightly to shake the actress’s hand. The Euphoria star returned the gesture, shook her hand, and said it was a pleasure to meet her.
Moments before 73-year-old Brigitte Macron approached Zendaya, Bernard Arnault, CEO of the luxury group LVMH, had also greeted the actress. The executive leads the luxury conglomerate that brings together more than 75 internationally renowned brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Celine, Loewe, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Kenzo, among others.
© WWD via Getty ImagesZendaya behaved the same way with Arnault; she greeted him, shook his hand, and stayed in her seat. Debate quickly erupted on social media. Some argued that the actress should have stood up out of courtesy and greeted them both on her feet—first, because of their positions as First Lady and top executive, and second, because they are older.
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On social media, her reaction sparked mixed opinions. “I love Zendaya, but this is a classic display of not having been trained at home. American culture seems very relaxed about formalities compared to other cultures,” one user wrote.
“You must stand up for the First Lady!” another commented. “Next time, at least stand up,” someone else added.
© AFP via Getty ImagesOthers rushed to defend the actress, insisting she was most likely caught off guard and didn’t even have time to process who she was greeting. “I think Zendaya was taken by surprise and didn’t even know who she was,” one user wrote.
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© WireImageAt the exclusive Paris event, Brigitte Macron also crossed paths with other stars, including singer Lisa and performer and designer Pharrell Williams. Other celebrities in the front row included Ana de Armas, Victoria Federica, Emma Stone, Sophie Turner, Jennifer Connelly, Saoirse Ronan, Keri Russell and more.
