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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Is Paul Rabil? Meet Vanessa Kirby's Fiancé and Father of The Fantastic Four Actress's Child
Vanessa Kirby may radiate superhero confidence on screen, but off-camera, she's taken her time before saying 'I do.' Far from quietly wed, the British actress is engaged to retired lacrosse star Paul Rabil, and they have made their relationship very public since the first dating rumors started back in 2022. With an engagement in December 2024 and a baby on the way, Kirby and Rabil have already begun cementing their future together, regardless of a formal wedding date planned. From October 2022 to 'yes' in 2024 The actress-athlete duo were first linked together as a couple when the Daily Mail photographed them strolling hand-in-hand through New York City in October 2022. According to People, Rabil confirmed in a 2023 Instagram post that they met in Des Moines, Iowa, though the exact circumstances remain private. By December 2024, a source told Page Six that Rabil had popped the question—making Kirby's status officially 'fiancée.' Despite Vanessa's rising star in Fantastic Four: First Steps, the pair keep their romance grounded. They made their first joint public appearance at Rabil's National Lacrosse Hall of Fame induction in January 2025. During his acceptance speech, he publicly credited the Mission: Impossible 8 actress for helping him grow beyond his personal struggles. Building a family before 'I do' Rather than rushing to the altar, Kirby and Rabil are focusing on parenthood. The couple is confirmed to be expecting, which Vanessa shared during The Fantastic Four: First Steps event in Mexico earlier this May. Rabil later wrote on Instagram, 'life's greatest adventure is beginning soon,' revealing the couple's shared excitement for parenthood. For now, the duo remains engaged, balancing blockbuster premieres with baby preparation.
Elle
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
All About Vanessa Kirby's Partner And Father of Her Child, Paul Rabil
This month, Vanessa Kirby revealed she was expecting her first child at the Fantastic Four: First Steps photocall in Mexico, wearing a sleeveless shimmering green gown with a mock turtle neckline, crisscrossed with geometric patterns. The star posed with her hand gently resting on her abdomen, with a baby bump visible through the fabric. She left her long blonde hair down and wore the gown with strappy sandal heels. She had on a glowing and bronzed makeup palette with luminous eyeshadow and a nude lip. In her ears, Kirby wore a pair of silver hoops and on her hands were several silver rings. The unspoken announcement stirred up curiosity about Kirby's boyfriend and rumored fiancé, Paul Rabil. Here's everything to know about Rabil and his relationship with the Mission: Impossible star so far. Paul Rabil is originally from Maryland, according to a 2010 profile in the New York Times, where he was raised by Allan and Jean Anne Rabil, who worked respectively at an aerospace company and as a Catholic school art teacher. They encouraged him early on to get involved in sports. While he was an accomplished athlete in general, his particular love of lacrosse skyrocketed him to a career in the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and National Lacrosse League (NLL). In college, he played for John Hopkins University. According to his LinkedIn page, he became a co-founder and president of Premier Lacrosse League. He's also a businessman, working as a partner for Rabil Ventures and founding Rabil Companies. Rabil was married to Kelly Berger between 2014 and 2017 and went on to briefly date actress Eiza Gonzalez before being linked to Kirby. According to The Daily Mail, they were first linked in October 2022 when they were seen walking around New York City. In November 2023, Rabil shared a tribute to Kirby with a carousel of pictures on Instagram, stating that they met in Des Moines. He wrote in the caption, 'from the very minute we first met in des moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you ❤️' He recently made an appearance on her Instagram in April in a carousel of photos from the Four Seasons hotel, which she said was great for spending time with the 'people you most love.' In December 2024, it was reported that the couple had gotten engaged. However, they have not officially confirmed the news. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
Forbes
25-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
ESPN Secures Minority Equity Stake In Premier Lacrosse League
Chaos' Jarrod Neumann (88) defends against Whipsnakes' Matt Rambo (9) during a Premier Lacrosse ... More League game, Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Foxborough. The Whipsnakes won 13-7. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis) ESPN has secured a minority equity stake in the Premier Lacrosse League, joining a long lineup of notable sports companies that have invested in the PLL since the Rabil brothers co-founded the upstart league in 2018. ESPN also extended its media rights agreement with the PLL through the 2030 season. ESPN is currently in the final year of a four-year deal to air all of the PLL's games. It is the first time ESPN has publicly disclosed an equity investment in a sports league. The Walt Disney Co., ESPN's parent company, once owned franchises in the National Hockey League (Anaheim Ducks) and Major League Baseball (Los Angeles Angels), but it sold those teams more than 20 years ago. 'What this deal shows is our willingness to be incredibly creative when it comes to the types of deals that we're doing with our partners,' said Matt Kenny, an ESPN vice president of programming and acquisitions. 'I think it just reinforces our trust and confidence in the PLL, specifically with the leadership team and the overall growth of pro lacrosse…We not only believe in the present of the PLL, but also its future.' Paul Rabil, the PLL's president, would not reveal the percentage of the league that ESPN now owns or what the league's valuation is following the deal. But he said no other investors were involved in this round. The PLL last raised money in 2022 when the league completed a Series D round of funding led by the Chernin Group, which was one of the league's initial backers. The PLL's other investors include Creative Arts Agency, Joe Tsai Sports, Arctos, the Raine Group, the Kraft Group, World Wrestling Entertainment and 35V, the family office of NBA star Kevin Durant. All told, the league has raised $118 million, according to PitchBook. Rabil said ESPN's investment 'signals belief in in our case, lacrosse's growth and the commercial potential of lacrosse.' He added that ESPN could benefit financially from the deal when the league either is sold outright or decides to sell franchises to outside investors. The PLL is a wholly-owned entity, meaning the league itself owns the eight franchises that compete. It is a similar arrangement to the UFC, a mixed martial arts league that sold for $4 billion in 2016, but a different model than the NFL, NBA, NHL or Major League Baseball, where the league doesn't own any of the franchises. Rabil, one of the best lacrosse players in history, launched the PLL while still playing professionally. His older brother, Mike, was a former Dartmouth football player and successful entrepreneur and investor. The PLL had its first season in 2019 and merged with its leading competitor, Major League Lacrosse, in December 2020. The league kept the PLL name and the media rights deal with NBC Sports, which the Rabils had earlier struck when they founded the league. ESPN obtained the PLL's media rights in 2022. When the extension kicks in next season, each PLL game will appear on ESPN's streaming service and some select games will air on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC, as is the case this year. The deal also includes the Women's Lacrosse League, which PLL owns and launched this year. The PLL's season runs on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend in late May through mid-September, while the inaugural WLL season took place over a six-day period in February. While the PLL's franchises each represent a city or state, the teams compete each weekend in the same venue. For instance, this weekend the PLL games will be held in San Diego, with four games on Saturday and four more on Sunday. They were previously held in Albany, N.Y., Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Baltimore. The league's semifinals take place on Sept. 1 (Labor Day) in Philadelphia, while the championship game is on Sept. 14 in Harrison, N.J. and is airing on ABC. Rabil said the support of ESPN is 'critical' to the league's success and noted top ESPN executives such as Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, President of Content Burke Magnus and Executive Vice President of Programming and Acquisitions Rosalyn Durant are all proponents of the sport and the league. 'It's what our predecessor was unable to achieve is a buy in from a network partner,' Rabil said. 'In the end, pro sports are media companies, and you need the best distributors and the best promoters in the business to support, especially a newer sports' entrance into a competitive marketplace.'
CNBC
25-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
ESPN renews media deal with professional lacrosse, takes an equity stake in the league
ESPN is renewing its media deal with the Premier Lacrosse League and taking an equity stake in the organization. The five-year deal will begin with the 2026 season and include all PLL regular-season games as well as All-Star, playoff and championship games. The deal comes as pro lacrosse has seen gains across broadcast, partnerships and attendance. It will also be added to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. As part of the deal, Disney-owned ESPN said it will take a minority stake in the league. A person familiar with the terms, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic details, said the investment gives ESPN a 3% stake. "ESPN are not only experts in their understanding sports fans, but they are also great predictors of audience and growth," PLL co-founder and president Paul Rabil told CNBC. "It's validating that they came in to invest in what we're building, and then as a partner, in addition to the expansion of coverage that they'll be giving." Rabil said the media deal with ESPN has been critical to the sport's growth. He said the network has been investing in lacrosse for roughly three decades. The partnership also seems to be paying off for ESPN. During the 2024 season, viewership on ABC for the PLL's championship game was up 9% year over year. The league also had its most-viewed All-Star game in its history, which aired on ESPN. The PLL is also seeing growth in nearly all metrics. Since 2019, paid tickets are up 34%, attendance is up 13%, ticket revenue is up 149% and sponsor dollars are up more than 100%, Rabil said. The league, now in its seventh season, has financial backing from the likes of Joe Tsai, the Chernin Group, Arctos, the Kraft Group and CAA. Last year, PLL announced it was starting a Women's Lacrosse League, which is currently in its inaugural season.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vanessa Kirby of 'The Crown' Reveals First Pregnancy in the Slinkiest Teal Gown
Vanessa Kirby revealed that she is expecting her first child at the CCXP Mexico 2025 at Expo CitiBanamex on May 31. She wore a slinky, shimmery teal gown that showed off her growing bump for the occasion. Kirby and her partner Paul Rabil have been linked since Kirby is pregnant with her first child. The actress, who starred as Princess Margaret in The Crown and also appeared in both the Mission: Impossible and Fast and Furious franchises, revealed the news on May 31 when she showed off her growing bump on the red carpet. Attending the CCXP Mexico 2025 at Expo CitiBanamex in Mexico City, the actress wore a slinky, shimmery teal gown and held her bump as she smiled for the cameras. Kirby was attending the event alongside the rest of the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four film—Kirby stars as Sue Storm alongside Pedro Pascal, Joe Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Kirby is reportedly engaged to former lacrosse player Paul Rabil, whom she has been dating since 2022. Back in 2023, Rabil shared a rare snap of Kirby on Instagram, writing, "from the very minute we first met in des moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you ❤️." Kirby also recently shared a few cute pictures from a holiday with Rabil. Rabil previously dated actress Eiza Gonzalez—the pair reportedly split in December 2021 after seven months. Prior to that, he was was married to lacrosse player Kelly Berger from 2014 until 2017. Kirby was previously linked to Callum Turner, who is now reportedly engaged to Dua Lipa. Kirby and Turner first met on the set of their 2014 film Queen and Country. They reportedly split in 2020. Read the original article on InStyle
