If she is today an approved general practitioner, Marine Ltemporel first stood out for her participation (and especially her victory) in the Miss France competition in December 2012. And although her status as a beauty queen may have causing harm in the past – in particular because of the sexism of which she was the victim, both during her reign and during her medical studies – the young woman of 30 remains no less proud of her journey. This is why she does not appreciate criticism of the Miss France organization, as she made known on the microphone of our journalist Marie-Amélie Druesne, in the episode of podcast Current Women broadcast Thursday October 5, 2023. For many years, the beauty contest, and the company that produces it, have been regularly accused of sexism.
“It annoys me, but I can understand”explains Miss France 2013
Although some medieval rules have changed since 2022 – such as the right of transgender women, mothers and married women, as well as those over 25, to register for election – other aspects and conditions continue to apply. controversy. All these criticisms tend to irritate Marine Ltemporel. “It bothers me”she first told us, before qualifying: “I can understand that people criticize the appearance of the swimsuit paradedresses on stage… But it goes so much beyond.” For Miss France 2013, “people who criticize stop at the beauty pageant, at the show”, while the title and the sash that the winner inherits mean much more. It must be said that every year, the crown holder travels the roads of France to meet elected officials and the population, and participates in numerous events to promote local heritage.
In addition, for Marine Ltemporel, this is a real “life experiencewhich begins in the regions, with association committees, people who get involved, who allow you to meet people, to speak, to defend causes, to talk about your journey and to inspire other people… ” Moreover, for the young doctor, the notoriety linked to this status can help enlighten the public on important subjects. “When you become Miss France, you have this voice, and I think thatwe can really have a positive impact, even on issues of feminism”, believes Marine Ltemporel. And to conclude: “I understand these arguments but I do not agree.”