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Zendaya sparks etiquette row after staying seated to greet Brigitte Macron at Paris Fashion Week

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026 · last updated 8 October 2026.

Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady, who sparked a social media row after Zendaya remained seated rather than rising to greet her at the Louis Vuitton show.
Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady, who sparked a social media row after Zendaya remained seated rather than rising to greet her at the Louis Vuitton show.

Social media erupted after Zendaya remained seated as France's First Lady Brigitte Macron approached her in the front row at the Louis Vuitton show at the Louvre. The Dune actress appeared initially caught mid-conversation before looking up, smiling and saying "Hello, pleasure to meet you" — but never rose from her seat. Critics called the moment a failure of basic manners, while supporters argued fashion week seating carries no formal protocol requirement.

Zendaya also stayed seated when LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault approached to greet her at the same event.

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