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What To Know About Kylian Mbappé's Spanish Actress Girlfriend, Ester Expósito – Who Was in Netflix's Élite
- Angela Tam
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
From Madrid soap-opera royalty to Cannes red carpets, Ester Expósito was already a star before Kylian Mbappé ever entered the picture — which is exactly why this relationship has become such a story.
The Background
Ester Expósito, 26, has spent years as one of Spain's most recognisable young actresses — a star with her own awards, her own film resume, and a fanbase that predates football entirely. But this World Cup, she's becoming known to an entirely new audience as the woman linked to France superstar Kylian Mbappé, and the attention has turned her into one of the more closely watched new names in WAG culture this summer.
Where She's From
Expósito grew up in Madrid and began acting as a teenager, diving into the industry after completing her studies at 16. She's remained based in the Spanish capital throughout her career, even as her work has taken her increasingly to international stages.
Her Career
Her breakout role came as Carla Rosón Caleruega in Netflix's Élite, a series that broke viewership records for Spanish-language content and introduced her name to millions of viewers worldwide. She briefly returned to the role in 2021 for a set of short-story episodes, by which point she'd already built a career well beyond the show — expanding into film with projects like "Someone Has to Die," "Venus," "Lost in the Night," and "Bandidos."
Earlier in her career, she also won best actress at the Madrid Theatre Awards in both 2013 and 2015. In 2024, she signed with Hollywood talent management firm Brillstein Entertainment, a clear signal of ambitions reaching beyond Spanish television. With over 24 million Instagram followers, she now has more followers than established Spanish film stars like Penélope Cruz and Ana de Armas.
How They Met
Neither Expósito nor Mbappé has confirmed the relationship, but the public sightings have steadily piled up since earlier this year. They were reportedly seen together in February at the rooftop bar of Madrid's Pullman Hotel and a getaway in Ibiza. Mbappé has since been seen picking her up and driving her around Madrid, and the two reportedly travelled together to Italy this spring while he recovered from a muscle injury.
Her Style
Expósito arguably arrives with genuine red-carpet pedigree. One of her most-discussed recent looks was a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown estimated at £30,000, worn at the Cannes Film Festival. Expect that same festival-level polish to carry into the World Cup stands as France's campaign progresses.
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