As France superstar Kylian Mbappe, 27, prepares to face Spain in the World Cup semi-final, his reported relationship with stunning Spanish actress Ester Exposito continues to draw attention. Mbappe, known for his guarded private life, has never publicly confirmed any romantic involvement.
Who is Ester Exposito?
Ester Exposito, a Spanish actress and model, rose to fame in 2018 playing Carla Roson Caleruega in the Netflix thriller Elite. She also starred as Lili in the 2024 action adventure Bandido on Apple TV and portrayed Cayetana Aldama in the 2020 thriller Someone Has to Die. Beyond acting, she has modeled for top brands like YSL Beauty and Dolce & Gabbana and is a global ambassador for Barcelona-based fashion brand Disgual.
Subtle Social Media Support
Though neither has officially announced a relationship, they have shown support for each other on social media. In late February, reports emerged of the couple having dinner at the exclusive Pullman Madrid Hotel, with a photo allegedly showing them kissing on the rooftop going viral. During Mbappe's injury lay-off earlier this year, they were seen together on a holiday, appearing affectionate.
Past Links and Clarifications
Exposito was previously linked with Mbappe's Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior. In 2024, they were spotted together at a Travis Scott concert in Madrid, and Vinicius Jr's heart emoji reactions to her posts fueled speculation. However, Exposito later clarified there was no romantic relationship, insisting it was just friendly.
Mbappe has been linked to several women over the years, including Belgian model Rose Bertram and social media model Georgia May Heath, now dating former PSG player Manuel Ugarte. None of these relationships were confirmed or denied by Mbappe.
Mother's Insight
Mbappe's mother, Fayza Lamari, spoke to French publication L’Équipe about her son's dating life, saying: “He’ll never be certain. I asked him recently if he had a girlfriend. He replied, ‘Do you see a girlfriend in this mess?’ It’s complicated being Kylian Mbappe’s girlfriend, with everything that entails. He’s already had relationships, and it’s not easy for either of them.”
World Cup Focus
France, two-time world champions, face Spain in Dallas tonight with a place in the final at stake. Mbappe, who has scored eight goals in the tournament, was withdrawn in the quarter-final due to a minor ankle sprain but is expected to start. Coach Didier Deschamps, in his final tournament, will take charge of his 26th World Cup match, surpassing Helmut Schon's record. France have won each of their last four World Cup semi-finals, the last three without conceding, and beat Spain 3-1 in their only previous World Cup meeting.
