The complaint, filed November 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, alleges that Owens made the false claims through her podcasts and social media posts, specifically regarding Brigitte Macron's identity and the couple's relationship.

The filing follows a 2025 lawsuit the Macrons brought against Owens in Delaware. According to the new complaint, Owens was dismissed personally from that case without prejudice on October 27, a procedural move that allows the claims against her as an individual to be refiled. The Macrons say the Delaware case remains pending against two of her companies.

The Macrons allege that Owens continued making the claims even after the initial lawsuit was filed. After the original suit was filed, Owens characterized it as "an obvious and desperate public relations strategy," according to prior reporting.

In the Nashville action, the Macrons are seeking damages, a jury trial, and a court order barring Owens from republishing any statements a court determines to be defamatory.

The case has drawn attention to Nashville, a city that has increasingly become a hub for media and podcast production. The choice of venue was not immediately explained in the complaint, but federal courts in Tennessee have jurisdiction over parties residing or doing business in the district.

The lawsuit underscores the growing legal scrutiny of high-profile podcasters and social media personalities who spread unverified claims about public figures. For local readers, the case represents a notable instance of international defamation litigation touching down in Middle Tennessee, with potential implications for how courts in the region handle disputes over online speech.

Owens has not publicly responded to the new filing. The case is expected to proceed in federal court in Nashville, with a jury trial requested by the plaintiffs.