Kylian Mbappé, one of the biggest names in international football, made headlines in August 2022 not for his skills on the field, but for a surprising romantic revelation. Viral photos emerged of the French football star showing affectionate gestures toward transgender model Ines Rau aboard a luxury yacht, causing a stir across global media and social networks.
What made the story even more intriguing was the fact that Mbappé is famously private about his personal life. The public was stunned to learn that the woman in the viral photos was Ines Rau, a well-known French model who had previously graced the cover of Playboy magazine. At the time, Rau was nine years older than Mbappé.
According to reports by L’Équipe, Ines Rau was born male and underwent gender confirmation surgery at just 16 years old. Since then, she has built a successful modeling career, becoming one of the most recognizable transgender models in the world. Her strong features, confidence, and presence in major fashion circles made her a standout in the French fashion industry.
Before their intimate photos leaked, Mbappé and Rau had also been spotted together at the Cannes Film Festival, fueling rumors of a relationship. While neither party confirmed nor denied their romance, sources close to the couple suggested that their relationship came to an end only a month after the photos were released.
Since then, Mbappé’s love life has remained a topic of speculation. In recent years, he has been rumored to be dating Rose Bertram, a Belgian model and ex-wife of former PSG defender Gregory van der Wiel. Rose is four years older than Mbappé, but as of now, the footballer has not made any public statement confirming the relationship.
This brief yet high-profile chapter in Mbappé’s life remains one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships in sports history, not only for its unexpected nature but also for the broader conversations it sparked about privacy, gender identity, and acceptance in the public eye.
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