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[CULTURE] · France, United States · 4 sources

Kylian Mbappé’s relationships with model Ines Rau and actress Ester Exposito highlighted during World Cup

French trans model Ines Rau, known for being the first trans woman to headline a Playboy spread in 2017, was rumored in 2022 to have had an affair with football star Kylian Mbappé after being seen together at the Cannes Film Festival and on a Mediterranean yacht. Neither party ever confirmed the relationship.

Mbappé’s current partner, Spanish‑born actress Ester Exposito, was recently honoured at the Festival TV Monte‑Carlo with the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent. She announced she will star in the Amazon Prime series "Drawn Together," which premieres on September 9, and shared photos of herself in Los Angeles while Mbappé prepared for France’s 2026 World Cup match against Norway at Boston Stadium.

The contrasting personal news – an unverified past romance and a confirmed career milestone for his girlfriend – have surfaced as Mbappé continues his World Cup campaign.