Karim Benzema and Lyna Khoudri Showcase Their Love on the Cannes Red Carpet

Karim Benzema's appearance hand in hand with Lyna Khoudri on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet came as a complete surprise. The French footballer, a father of four, is known for keeping his private life under wraps, which is why the chemistry he displayed with the French actress before the premiere of '13 Jours 13 Nuits' was so striking. This was the first time he attended a non-sporting public event, officially confirming his romance with the film's leading lady.

Far from trying to go unnoticed or arriving separately, Benzema and Khoudri walked the red carpet exchanging glances, smiling, savouring the moment, and always holding hands or embracing each other for the photographers.

Lyna Khoudri, originally from Algeria, moved to France when she was just two years old. The daughter of a journalist and a dance teacher, her father had to flee the country under threat of death from fundamentalists. In France, they started a new life where her mother worked as a cashier and her father launched several businesses. From a young age, the actress had a strong passion for acting and began her career in theatre, eventually joining the National Theatre of Strasbourg. However, the allure of the big screen captivated her, and for years she has worked in cinema, earning accolades such as the Orizzonti Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival and the Cesar Award for Most Promising Actress.