Jean Girard is the main antagonist in the 2006 comedy film Talladega Nights. Girard serves as Ricky Bobby's racing rival throughout the movie. He is a homosexual French F1 driver, which makes Ricky's all-American blood boil. In the end, Ricky defeats him in a race that devolves into a footrace after both their cars crash. After Ricky's victory, he and Girard share a passionate kiss. He was portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen.