Gisèle Pelicot, who stepped into the spotlight by waiving anonymity during France’s high‑profile rape trial, now shares a personal secret in her new memoir. She reveals that she kept a boyfriend hidden from the public eye, and that this love provided the emotional support she needed to face an open courtroom.
The book offers a rare glimpse into how private affection helped her navigate the intense scrutiny and legal drama of the trial, adding a new layer to her public narrative.