It only took a single photo to trigger a wave of online reactions. Little known to the general public, Laurent Macron is now causing a sensation due to his striking resemblance to his brother, both intriguing and amusing. But what do we really know about Emmanuel Macron’s younger brother?
It all started with an image. A photo of Laurent Macron, revealed on the show “Tout beau, tout neuf” on W9, recently resurfaced on social media. Immediately, internet users were excited. “He’s his double,” commented Shana Loustau on air. This reaction was widely shared online, where comparisons abound.
On X (formerly Twitter), some are in disbelief. “I discover Macron’s brother, I am traumatized, they produce them in series,” joked one internet user, using a formula that went viral. Others speak of a “copy-paste,” a “clone,” or even a “disturbing resemblance.” Until now, Laurent Macron operated far from the spotlight. Rarely in the media, he remained in the shadow of his brother the president. Until this photo piqued the public’s curiosity.
Laurent Macron, a discreet brother with an impressive career
Behind this now familiar face lies a personality quite different from that of the head of state. Born in 1979, Laurent Macron chose a path far from politics: medicine. Coming from a family where science plays a central role (their father, Jean-Michel Macron, is a neurologist, and their mother Françoise Noguès-Macron, a doctor), he has established himself as a reference in his field. A cardiologist specializing in cardiac imaging, he is recognized by his peers for his expertise.
“He was my doctor for three years. I had a heart operation and he followed me,” confided Olivier Dartigolles in “Tout beau, tout neuf.” He added, “He’s very nice… He’s a great cardiologist. In cardiac imaging, he is one of the strongest.” A testimony that contrasts with the current viral image: far from a simple “lookalike,” Laurent Macron is above all a respected professional.
Quiet by nature, he rarely appears in public alongside his brother. When he does, it is often at official events, such as receptions at the Elysée Palace. In 2024, he walked the red carpet with his wife Sabine for a state dinner in honor of Joe Biden. But even in those moments, he prefers to stay in the background. To avoid attention, he sometimes adopts a simple strategy: “He presents himself as a distant cousin,” Shana Loustau amusingly notes. A way to preserve his tranquility, far from the media frenzy surrounding the president.
