François Civil denies false pregnancy rumor by Adèle Exarchopoulos

After a shock headline, François Civil insists: no, Adèle Exarchopoulos is not pregnant. A look back at the controversy.

The celebrity press has been abuzz over the past few days. The front page of Paris Match carried an unexpected announcement: Adèle Exarchopoulos was pregnant. The news circulated with great speed, provoking a deluge of comments on social networks. But actor François Civil was quick to put a stop to the rumors.

“It’s false, it’s slander,” he declared in an interview with Le Figaro. The actor, known for his roles in BAC Nord and L’Amour ouf, regrets the use of stolen photos and denounces the invasion of privacy. In his opinion, the magazine’s cover is not only misleading, but above all unnecessary: “Even if it were true, no one would give a damn,” he adds.

A couple in the spotlight despite themselves

François Civil and Adèle Exarchopoulos met in 2020 on the set of BAC Nord. Their complicity was confirmed in L’Amour ouf in 2023. However, the couple rarely appear in public, opting for discretion. The pregnancy rumor caught everyone unawares, highlighting the excesses of a press always eager for buzz.

The weight of media rumors

This type of announcement illustrates a common practice in the celebrity press: publishing unverified information to create news. François Civil even calls on Paris Match readers to unsubscribe, proof of his exasperation.

At a time when image and notoriety weigh heavily on a career, these rumors are fuelling a climate that is weighing heavily on celebrities. They also serve as a reminder that the boundary between private life and media exposure remains fragile, especially in Paris, a capital where film and fashion constantly intersect.

A revealing case

Beyond the Civil-Exarchopoulos case, the episode reopens a debate on journalistic ethics. The dissemination of personal information, especially when it’s false, highlights the need for more respectful journalism. Fans, meanwhile, will have to wait for official announcements and avoid relaying unfounded rumors.