Brigitte Macron to Make Cameo in Netflix's Emily in Paris

French first lady Brigitte Macron will appear as herself in the Netflix series Emily in Paris, with new episodes releasing on Thursday. The cameo idea started during a meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace in 2022. The second half of the fourth season will be available on Netflix, continuing the show's popular yet criticized whimsical portrayal of Parisian life.

French first lady Brigitte Macron will appear as herself in the Netflix series Emily in Paris in new episodes releasing on Thursday.

Macron, who will wear her own clothing without specific guidance from the show's creators, was praised by program creator Darren Star for her talent.

Lily Collins, the lead actress, mentioned that the idea originated during a meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace in December 2022.

This will be Macron's second on-screen appearance, having previously been featured in the French comedy series Vestiaires in 2018.

The much-anticipated second half of the fourth season of Emily in Paris will be available on Netflix, continuing its record of high viewership and notoriety for its whimsical portrayal of Parisian life.