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Al Bawaba
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Karim Benzema and Lina Khoudri officially announce their relationship at the Cannes Film Festival.
Published May 24th, 2025 - 12:37 GMT 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… — 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. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Ammon
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Karim Benzema unveils new girlfriend
Ammon News - Friday evening saw Karim Benzema stir up a media storm. Attending the Cannes Film Festival shortly after clinching the Saudi Arabian league title, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner made a striking appearance on the red carpet — accompanied by a new companion. The football star was seen holding hands with 32-year-old Franco-Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri, seemingly confirming their relationship officially. Rumors about their romance have been circulating on social media for some time now. To recap, Benzema also secured the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Ittihad this season. He featured in 31 matches, netting 23 goals and providing 9 assists. The 37-year-old striker's contract with the club runs until summer 2026. Footboom1
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Lyna Khoudri-starring film ‘Eagles of the Republic' premieres at Cannes
DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri's film 'Eagles of the Republic' premiered this week at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, and it received a coveted standing ovation following the screening. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Directed by Swedish Egyptian filmmaker Tarik Saleh, the film is the final chapter in his acclaimed 'Cairo Trilogy,' which includes 'The Nile Hilton Incident' (2017) and 'Boy From Heaven' (2022), the latter earning him the Best Screenplay award at Cannes. Set in Cairo, 'Eagles of the Republic' follows George El-Nabawi, a fading movie star who reluctantly agrees to play a role in a political biopic. Khoudri portrays Donya, a journalist who becomes entangled in the political intrigue surrounding the film's protagonist, Fahmy. The movie also features Swedish Lebanese actor Fares Fares — a longtime collaborator of Saleh — in the lead role, alongside French Moroccan actress Zineb Triki as Suzanne, the Western-educated wife of Egypt's defence minister, and Egyptian actor Amr Waked as presidential adviser Dr. Mansour. For the premiere, Khoudri wore a sculptural strapless Chanel dress featuring a voluminous skirt, a structured bodice, and folded detailing along the neckline. The gown was cinched at the waist and flared into pleats. She completed the look with white open-toe heels and a sleek bun. She attended the premiere alongside Saleh, Waked, French film composer and conductor Alexandre Desplat, and Kurdish Finnish actor, filmmaker and writer Sherwan Haji, who also stars in the film. Khoudri, 32, first rose to prominence in her role as Nedjma in Mounia Meddour's critically acclaimed drama 'Papicha.' For her work in the film, she won the Orizzonti Award for best actress at the 74th Venice Film Festival, and she was nominated in the Cesar Awards' most promising actress category. Khoudri also starred in the 2019 mini-series 'Les Sauvages' and in 2016's 'Blood on the Docks.' She was also cast in Wes Anderson's 2021 comedy 'The French Dispatch' alongside Timothee Chalamet, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton and Owen Wilson. The actress also stars in Martin Bourboulon's Afghanistan evacuation drama 'In The Hell Of Kabul: 13 Days, 13 Nights,' alongside Danish Bafta-winning 'Borgen' star Sidse Babett Knudsen, Roschdy Zem ('Chocolat,' 'Oh Mercy!'), and theater actor Christophe Montenez.
Arab News
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Lyna Khoudri spotted at TV series festival in Lille
DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri made an appearance at Series Mania 2025 this weekend in Lille, France. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Also known as the International TV Series Festival, Khoudri and her castmates were on hand to promote Apple TV+ show 'Careme.' 'An ambitious, young chef uses his seductive charm to work as a spy so he can save his father — and make his name,' the official logline of the period drama reads. The series is set to land on Apple TV+ on April 30. It is a biographical series about Antonin Careme, who rose from humble beginnings to become known as the world's first celebrity chef during the Napoleonic era. Careme is played by Cesar Award-winner Benjamin Voisin, who is joined by Cesar Award-winner Khoudri, César Award nominee Jérémie Renier ('My Way,' 'Saint Laurent'),') and Alice Da Luz ('Hanami,' 'And the Party Goes On'). The Cesar Awards are France's reply to Hollywood's Academy Awards. 'Careme' is directed by filmmaker Martin Bourboulon, who also directed Khoudri in Afghanistan evacuation drama '13 Days, 13 Nights,' The drama, the full title of which is 'In The Hell Of Kabul: 13 Days, 13 Nights,' stars Khoudri alongside Danish BAFTA-winning 'Borgen' star Sidse Babett Knudsen, Roschdy Zem ('Chocolat,' 'Oh Mercy!'), and theater actor Christophe Montenez. Set against US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, as the Taliban marches on Kabul, the film recounts the true story of French Commander Mohamed Bida who oversaw security at the French embassy, which was the last Western mission to remain open. The film marks a change for Bourboulon after period dramas 'The Three Musketeers – Part II: Milady,' 'The Three Musketeers – Part I: D'Artagnan' and 'Eiffel.' Khoudri, 32, first rose to prominence in her role as Nedjma in Mounia Meddour's critically acclaimed drama 'Papicha.' For her work in the film, she won the Orizzonti Award for best actress at the 74th Venice Film Festival, and she was nominated in the Cesar Awards' most promising actress category. Khoudri also starred in the 2019 mini-series 'Les Sauvages' and in 2016's 'Blood on the Docks.' Notably, she was cast in Wes Anderson's 2021 comedy 'The French Dispatch' alongside Timothee Chalamet, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Owen Wilson.
