"He scared me": violence, jealousy, harassment... Chef Jean Imbert accused by several ex-partners
The chef of the Plaza Athénée, who has just been awarded a Michelin star for his Palme d'Or restaurant in Cannes, where the 78th International Film Festival is being held, is in turmoil. Four former partners have testified about domestic violence.
By Emeline ColletIt is not yet known what the jury chaired by Juliette Binoche will eat at the dinner on May 12, the eve of the opening of the 78th Cannes Film Festival . However, we have a slight idea of the topic that will fuel the conversations. Especially since, according to our information, Jean Imbert, who has just been awarded a Michelin star for his restaurant La Palme d'Or, at the prestigious Martinez Hotel, will not be preparing the meal, unlike last year. It is not even certain that the meal will take place at this palace. The decision was made by the Festival immediately after the investigation published in Elle magazine on April 23, in which four of the chef's former partners testified to domestic violence .
In the article, these women, two of whom insist on remaining anonymous, detail the denigration, insults, and jealousy they endured. The media-savvy 43-year-old chef, who manages 20 restaurants worldwide ( some belonging to the LVMH group, which includes Le Parisien ), describes this through his communications team as "dysfunctional relationships."
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