Overview

• Four ex-partners of Jean Imbert allege a consistent pattern of psychological abuse, with one accusing him of physical violence, including a headbutt that fractured her nose.
• Actress Lila Salet claims Imbert smashed her door in 2013, slapped her, and pressured her to withdraw a formal complaint she had filed against him.
• The allegations include excessive jealousy, controlling social interactions, and denigrating remarks about weight and appearance, as described by multiple women.
• Imbert denies the accusations, attributing them to mutual dysfunctions, and has presented messages and witness attestations in his defense.
• The allegations, published on April 23, 2025, challenge the public image of the Michelin-starred chef, a prominent figure in French gastronomy and the global culinary scene.