‘Let Them Eat Cake’ in “Marie Antoinette”
While the film “Marie Antoinette” featured fancy parties full of tasty treats, Marie Antoinette never uttered the phrase “let them eat cake.” She actually said, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” which means “let them eat brioche.” At the time, brioche bread was an expensive treat enjoyed only by the elite. Another faux pas in the movie are the dye colors used in the film which were not available in the 18th century.