Karim Benzema and Lina Khoudri officially announce their relationship at the Cannes Film Festival.
ALBAWABA - Karim Benzema and Lyna Khoudri confirm romance at Cannes.
Karim Benzema took center stage at the 78th Cannes Film Festival's closing ceremony, overshadowing the film stars. He and Lyna Khoudri made their official relationship announcement on the red carpet on Friday night, May 23.
The images of Karim and Lyna holding hands in front of the cameras, grinning confidently, went viral on social media.
Specifically, Lyna Khoudri and Karim Benzema made an appearance on the red carpet alongside the movie's stars on the day of the screening of Martin Bourboulon's 13 Days and 13 Nights at the Palais des Festivals. This made the rumors that had been circulating on social media for months come true at one of the most prestigious art events in the world.
#09 Karim Benzema (L) and Algerian-French actress Lyna Khoudri (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP)
While Lyna, one of the most well-known personalities in Francophone cinema, radiated charm and confidence, Karim, who recently won the Saudi League title with Al-Ittihad, looked remarkably elegant on the red carpet.
Close sources claim that the couple left the hotel together prior to the event and were later spotted holding hands in front of the cameras in a beautiful moment that stole the show from all the other movie screenings that evening.
Karim Benzema et Lyna Khoudri officialisent au Festival de Cannes 😍
L'actrice, venue présenter le film « 13 jours, 13 nuits » à la 78e édition du Festival de Cannes a fait sa première apparition avec le footballeur Karim Benzema. Depuis des mois, les rumeurs sur leur couple… pic.twitter.com/bCBR5K29v9 — Paris Match (@ParisMatch) May 23, 2025
The movie "13 Days and 13 Nights" is based on a genuine story that was inspired by the same-titled novel. It describes how Commander Muhammad Beida assumes responsibility for defending the French embassy during a Taliban onslaught after Kabul falls on August 15, 2021.
A compelling story of a dangerous humanitarian evacuation attempt is told in the film, which stars Lina Khoudri and Rochdi Zem.
In addition to this movie, Khoudri made an appearance in Tariq Saleh's Palme d'Or-winning film "The Eagles of the Republic."
Karim Benzema still excels on the field even when he is not in the spotlight. He has played in 31 games for Al-Ittihad this season, contributing nine assists and 23 goals, demonstrating that he is still at the top of his game.
Even while it seems like a fresh chapter in his romantic and personal life has just begun, his journey in Saudi Arabia is far from done because his contract with the club expires in the summer of 2026.
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