Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused by an ex-girlfriend of slapping her during a 2012 event at the Cannes Film Festival. The woman, who remains anonymous, claims Emhoff slapped her so hard she spun around after he allegedly mistook her interaction with a valet as flirting. This accusation, supported by accounts from friends, has resurfaced due to perceived hypocrisy in Emhoff's public feminist persona. The incident reportedly occurred while they waited for a taxi, and there was no prior argument. Despite Emhoff's denial through a spokesperson, the allegations have gained attention as they conflict with his public image of supporting women's empowerment. The controversy adds to previous reports of Emhoff's alleged extramarital affairs before his divorce.