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I am a French and I am happy to see that what has been previously said here is quite mature (both US and French comments) and information by the French readers perfectly accurate (except Marina, 12Jan 3.21am: our former president who had a baby in an extra-marital affair was not Mr Chirac but Mr Miterrand).

Everyone interested should read ALL the comments: you will have honest information, because each of them adds an interesting insight; it’s not common on gossip sites so I feel like it has to be said.
Thank you all for your contributions!

The pregnancy story is no more than a rumor so far; I just couldn’t help noticing it came out the day after a book written by a friend of Cecilia in which she bad-mouths her former husband was finally authorized although she sued to prevent the release.

As for the rest, and like for every celebrity, we should keep in mind we’re commenting on what is publicly known and not on the real and whole story or personality of the people involved…

The relationship seems to have started very quickly after the divorce, also he’s already thinking of getting married: the fact is it’s weird to many (no matter he is the president or everyman).
It was indeed known in some circles before it was made public and paparazzi were after them for weeks before they decide for making it public, but no journalist outed it because of our laws on privacy.
One more detail to recall is that his former wife Cecilia was the one to publicly cheat on him first, then dumped him; they tried to work it out and finally got divorced last October.

It’s indeed boring and confusing to have them on e-v-e-r-y French media, not only tabloïds but also news magazines and even women and fashion magazines but I guess it’s because she is a celebrity.
He sounded serious about the relationship and possible marriage; time will tell what happens next!
I just wish he keeps working -and does it successfully- while this media frenzy goes on.

First of all there is a reason that this is not on French gossip sites nor in French magazines. The reason is that the French press, unlike the American press, cannot pass off rumors as facts. The trashy magazines regularly get sued and lose for doing this.

A point about Carla Bruni, whoever called her France’s matress is right. She has a habit of bedding powerful and influental men. She has had relationships with Donald Trump and Mick Jagger among others.

Then about Sarkozy being divorced. I was under the impression that he decided to run for president but that his marriage was already over, they just decided to stay together until the eletion was over. If this is the case then while they have only been divored for a short while their marriage was over for a lot longer.

Finally, I think this is a load of rubbish. I don’t think that they are going to get married and I don’t think she is pregnant.

I’m French, and to be honest i’m pretty comfused bu this story. Mostly because it seems so fake. I’m pretty sure she’s not pregnant, and I think this whole ‘love’ story is a bit weird. Sarkozy is clearly a manipulator (wheater you agree on his politics or not, you HAVE to agree on that) and this whole romance is really just weird. Presidents alwawys have mistresses but they usually trie to hide them. Sarkozy was just dumped by his wife, and I think he just needs to show a good image of himself at the moment.

( sorry for my terrible english, i hope you understand what i’m trying to say…

A persons personal life has nothing with their ability to do their job. It makes for great gossip but how does it impact his work? It may not be something i morally agree how is it anyone’s business but his?

I’m French, and i dont care if he gets married or if Carla is pregnant. His job is to govern our country, but he can do whatever he wants with his private life. I dont like how people get interrested in this story, he’s becoming some kind of “people” whose life is being judged by everydoby. But from what i heard, the whole baby thing is not true, it’s a new fantasy from foreign medias.

I just want to point out that the description of Carla Bruni as a “former supermodel” is not all-encompassing and perhaps demeaning; she is now a very well-known and respected (really) singer/songwriter in France and all of Europe really. A very odd case of a model turning to music and actually having some talent with it

I feel that American or French Presidents (I’m American) in this situation are ok as long as he is divorced BEFORE dating the new woman. If not divorced and having an affair, then that is a problem. Though, I agree with a the other reader who said, never a great idea to have a baby with someone you just met! IMO

Since, things are a little complicated in our country right now, our president has been trying to make all the bad things go away by
lying;
In may, when he became president, he said that Cecilia was still his wife and that they were in love… however the couple divorced during the fall, just when Ingrid Betancourt’s family ( she’s half french and she has been the prionner of the farc for 6 years) was asking to anwers and for help…. you can already see that Sarkozy wanted people to be focuced on his divorce and to think ” poor guy..he will not see his son much” rather than ” poor Ingrid Betancourt, it has been 6 years, and nothing..”
Then came Christmas,and time to buy the presents. People what really angry because everything is getting more and more expensive, thanks to Sarkozy. Ingrid Betancourt was still not home, while Sarkozy told her children that ” she will be home by her birthday ( december 26th). So, aigain, he tried to lie with this relationship with Carla Bruni who is well know for dating men, just for their money.. the “couple” was spotted in Disney world on a Sunday and by monday, everybody was talking about them.
Carla Bruni is just tring to sell her records, while he just want to be ” a star”.
Don’t believe those things, pity him. he’s pathetic and so is she.
Please, do not remove my mail, people need to realize on the other side of the ocean, that Politic is no longer what it was suposed to be in our country

I think the fact this is being asked shows this site is American, in Europe leaders are judged more on what they do for a country – national and international policies, rather than their love lives. How it should be in my opinion, lets face it, leaders can have the “perfect home life” and yet be pretty terrible leaders can’t they?

I wish them well