Kylian Mbappe has been one of the standout stars of this World Cup, scoring six goals and trailing Lionel Messi by just one in the race for the Golden Boot.
With the French forward enjoying another sensational tournament, it’s natural for fans to be curious about his life away from football, particularly whether there is someone special cheering him on from the sidelines.
Who is Kylian Mbappe’s girlfriend?
While Mbappe has kept his private life largely out of the spotlight, he has been linked in recent months to Spanish actress Ester Exposito.
Exposito rose to global fame after her breakout role in the hit Élite, which became an international success on Netflix. Since then, she has expanded her career across television and film while also becoming a familiar face in high-profile luxury fashion campaigns.
Alongside her acting work, she has built a massive social media following, making her one of Spain’s most recognizable entertainment stars.
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Although neither has publicly confirmed that they are dating, the two have been spotted together on multiple occasions, fueling speculation about a possible romance.
Is Exter Exposito attending the World Cup?
Their rumored relationship has drawn renewed interest as Mbappe continues his impressive World Cup campaign.
However, Exposito has not been publicly seen at any World Cup matches or tournament-related events so far.
The Spanish actress’ most recent Instagram post, shared a couple of days ago, appears to be from a promotional photoshoot for one of her upcoming projects. She captioned it, “see u in september @primevideo.”
The 26-year-old also appeared in Drawn Together, which is scheduled to premiere on September 9 on Prime Video.
She also posted an Instagram story hours before France’s Round of 16 clash with Paraguay, showing herself from behind in a pink top while sitting beside a lake.
The post did not appear to have any connection to the World Cup or indicate that she was attending the match.
Award-winning actress stays busy
Despite not being seen at the World Cup, Expósito did share an Instagram post last month indicating she was in Los Angeles.
The post also drew attention after Kylian Mbappe left a heart emoji in the comments, further fueling speculation about their rumored relationship.
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Earlier this month, Exposito received a major career milestone after being awarded the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent at the Festival TV Monte-Carlo.