Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the former first lady of France, has recently surprised fans with a new hobby: pole dancing. The 57-year-old model and singer shared a video on Instagram, where she effortlessly demonstrated her skills by pulling herself up the pole and spinning around.
Dressed in a blue vest top and navy hot pants, Bruni-Sarkozy captioned the video: “Monday’s vibe: let’s get fit! It’s such an incredible way to get fit.” Pole dancing is known for offering benefits such as weight loss, increased flexibility, and improved strength.
This unexpected revelation comes at a time when Bruni-Sarkozy is embroiled in serious legal issues. Last summer, she was charged with corruption offenses related to her involvement in an alleged criminal conspiracy to protect her husband, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, from charges of illegal campaign financing linked to the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Bruni-Sarkozy is accused of participating in an elaborate scheme known as “Operation Save Sarko,” which allegedly involved a £4 million plan to conceal Sarkozy’s financial dealings. The case centers around claims that Sarkozy accepted millions of dollars from Gaddafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. Bruni-Sarkozy faces charges of witness tampering and fraud in an organized gang, which could lead to up to 10 years in prison, or up to 20 years if aggravating circumstances are found.
Despite her legal challenges, Bruni-Sarkozy has maintained her innocence, consistently denying any involvement in the scandal. She has also distanced herself from discussions of her husband’s legal issues, claiming that she avoids getting involved in his affairs.
However, prosecutors allege that she deleted crucial messages with French media fixer Mimi Marchand, who is also under investigation for witness tampering and criminal corruption related to the case.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy is facing his legal battles. He has been charged with corruption, illicit election campaign funding, and criminal conspiracy in connection to the Gaddafi scandal.
Sarkozy has already been convicted twice: once for illegal campaign financing in his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid and more recently for corruption and influence peddling. His legal troubles have kept him in the public eye as he continues to navigate multiple criminal investigations.
While Bruni-Sarkozy’s new hobby provides a distraction from the intensity of the legal proceedings, it also reflects her ongoing efforts to focus on personal well-being amid challenging circumstances. As the legal cases surrounding her and her husband continue to unfold, it remains to be seen how these issues will impact their public lives and future.