French president's alleged mistress nominated for best supporting actress award

PARIS, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Julie Gayet, the alleged mistress of French President François Hollande, has been nominated for a best supporting actress award by the French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques.

Gayet was nominated for her role portraying Valérie Dumontheil in Quai d'Orsay, a comedy about the inner-workings of the French Foreign Ministry.

The Cesar Award Ceremony will be held February 28 in Paris.

Gayet was linked to President Hollande by the French tabloid Closer in early January. The revelation prompted Hollande's long-term partner Valerie Trierweiler to admit herself to a French hospital for a week's recuperation. Hollande, who has not confirmed the alleged affair, announced January 25 that Trierweiler will no longer retain the title of 'First Lady.'

[CNN]