Who is Candace Owens? All about the US political commentator sued by French President Emmanuel Macron (Net worth, personal life, career highlights inside)

Candace Owens, an American conservative commentator, is grabbing the attention now, and for concerning reasons. The unapologetic political commentator has been at the center of a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. Best known for her sharp critiques of liberalism and her pro-Trump activism, Owens now faces accusations of spreading a sensational conspiracy claiming that Brigitte Macron was born male.

What happened?

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation case against American hard-right podcaster Candace Owens. As reported by Politico, the first couple of France, as per a filing in the Delaware state court, alleged that Owens had profited off spreading rumors that the French First Lady was born a biological male.

The suit also claimed that Candace Owens had used the rumor to “promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,” adding that she also launched an eight-part podcast, Becoming Brigitte, focusing on various conspiracy theories about the Macrons and their relationship.

Who is Candace Owens?

Candace Owens Farmer is an American political commentator and author. Her political positions have mostly been described as far-right or conservative.

Born in 1989 in White Plains, New York, and raised primarily in Stamford, Connecticut, Owens gained recognition for her conservative activism, despite being initially critical of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, as well as her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Following her parents’ divorce, Owens was brought up by her mother and grandparents and attended Stamford High School, where she endured and successfully litigated racist threats, resulting in a $37,500 settlement. She briefly studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island but left before graduating to pursue work in marketing.

Career highlights

Degree180 and SocialAutopsy: In 2015, Owens founded Degree180, a boutique marketing agency, and launched SocialAutopsy.com in 2016, a controversial platform aimed at exposing online bullies.

Turning Point USA (2017–2019): Owens gained prominence as communications director at Turning Point USA, aligning with conservative activism and becoming a notable voice in pro-Trump circles.

Media ventures: Owens has hosted shows on PragerU and The Daily Wire (“Candace”), authored books including Blackout, and released the documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold (2022).

Products and partnerships: Her entrepreneurial endeavors include promoting the controversial “Freedom Phone” and co-founding the now-defunct anti-woke bank, GloriFi.

As The Hills reported, Owens has taken a critical tone over the past few months, particularly on matters like the president's links with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She has worked for conservative organizations such as media outlet Daily Wire and the student group Turning Point. As per the BBC, Owens launched her own podcast in 2024.

Net worth:

Candace Owens' net worth is estimated at around $5 million, derived from multiple revenue streams like book sales, speaking fees, online media, sponsorships, and brand deals. Although not much information on the breakdown of her wealth is available, as of now, her diversified ventures indicate that Owens is a media mogul on the rise.

Personal life:

In 2019, Owens married British-American entrepreneur George Farmer, who is the son of Baron Michael Farmer. The duo met while Owens was serving as the communications director of Turning Point in the US, while Faermer was working for the group’s UK branch. The couple resides in Tennessee and has four children: a boy born in January 2021, Louise Marie Farmer born in July 2022, Max born in late 2023, and Roman born in May 2025.

In April 2024, Owens publicly converted to Catholicism, describing it as “a homecoming.” She identifies with the Republican Party, vocally opposes Black Lives Matter, COVID‑19 lockdowns, vaccine policies, and supports strong border enforcement. Her advocacy spans aligned far-right talking points and occasional conspiracy theories (flat Earth skepticism, globalist narratives).

On July 23, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron filed a 22‑count defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court, accusing Owens of:

Claiming Brigitte Macron was born male, under the name Jean‑Michel Trogneux.

Alleging incest, identity fraud, and CIA mind‑control involvement.

Generating personal distress and global humiliation.

Monetizing falsehoods via her podcast “Becoming Brigitte” and related merch, without valid evidence. This one’s a defamation suit, meaning it aims to obtain compensatory and punitive damages, claiming “actual malice,” proof that Owens knowingly promoted false statements.