French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a lawsuit against American podcaster Candace Owens over repeated claims that Brigitte was born biologically male. The defamation suit, lodged in a Delaware state court, accuses Owens of spreading false information to boost her personal brand, attract attention, and generate income. Central to the lawsuit is Owens’ eight-part podcast series titled “Becoming Brigitte”, in which she promotes conspiracy theories about the Macrons and their relationship. According to the 219-page complaint, the French President alleges that Owens began circulating these unfounded rumours in 2024, falsely asserting that Brigitte was born male and assumed a new identity through fraudulent means.
What is Candace Owens net worth?
Candace Owens is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million, accumulated through multiple income streams such as book sales, speaking engagements, online media ventures, sponsorships, and brand deals. While the exact figures haven’t been publicly disclosed, it is widely believed that the lack of transparency is intentional. Owens’ aggressive and diversified approach to political commentary, particularly her criticism of liberal figures, has led many to view her as an emerging media mogul in the United States. Her growing influence and business ventures indicate a strategic expansion of her personal brand across platforms.
Who is Candace Owens?
Candace Owens, born in 1989 in White Plains, New York, and raised in Connecticut, rose to prominence through her outspoken conservative activism and sharp critiques of liberal ideologies. She initially pursued journalism at the University of Rhode Island but left to follow her passion for marketing.
In 2015, she launched her boutique marketing firm, Degree180. A year later, she created SocialAutopsy, a controversial website aimed at exposing online bullies. Her political stance became increasingly clear when she joined the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA as Communications Director, quickly becoming a prominent figure among pro-Trump circles.
Owens has since expanded her influence through various platforms. She hosted shows for PragerU and The Daily Wire (Candace), released the 2022 documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold, and authored the book Blackout, which outlines her conservative worldview.
Her business ventures include co-founding the now-defunct anti-woke bank GloriFi and promoting the polarising “Freedom Phone.” In 2024, she launched her own independent podcast, further solidifying her presence as a media personality.Married since 2019 to George Farmer, a British-American businessman and the son of British peer Michael Farmer, the couple met through their work at Turning Point USA. They now reside in Tennessee with their four children: a son born in January 2021, daughter Louise Marie born in July 2022, son Max born in late 2023, and son Roman born in May 2025.
Owens publicly converted to Catholicism in 2024, calling it “a homecoming.” She has consistently voiced opposition to COVID-19 mandates, vaccine regulations, Black Lives Matter, and lax immigration policies. A staunch Republican, Owens often aligns with far-right rhetoric and occasionally promotes fringe conspiracy theories, from globalist agendas to flat-earth skepticism.