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Zendaya stayed seated as France's first lady leaned in to greet her at Louis Vuitton's show at Paris Fashion Week, a moment captured on video that has drawn criticism from some viewers and defense from others.
The exchange took place Oct. 6 at the brand's Spring/Summer 2027 show in the Cour Carree du Louvre.
In the video, Brigitte Macron leans toward the actor, who remains in her seat during the greeting.
Some critics said the moment broke etiquette. A number of commenters described it as a lack of basic manners.
Others noted that Zendaya also stayed seated when she greeted LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, suggesting the behavior was not directed at the first lady. Some French commentators and others praised Zendaya's choice.
The clip has drawn attention beyond the fashion show, prompting a wider debate over manners and celebrity etiquette.
Zendaya has been a Louis Vuitton global ambassador since 2023.
On Oct. 6, Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week with a show for which creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere turned the Cour Carree into a retro-futuristic racetrack with a tarmac road and Space Age cars.
Guests included Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan, Lisa of Blackpink, Stray Kids' Felix, Pharrell Williams, Jaden Smith and Catherine Deneuve. Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly and Odessa Young also attended.
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