According to Paris Match,, the French striker Karim Benzema and actress Lyna Khoudri are planning to get married on the weekend of July 5th and 6th in Corsica. This information, coming from a close friend of the couple, confirms that preparations are well underway for an intimate ceremony on the Isle of Beauty.
A meeting in 2022
The couple reportedly met in October 2022 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. That evening, Benzema received the Ballon d'Or from Zinédine Zidane. Lyna Khoudri was present as a guest, accompanied by her longtime friend, rapper Sofiane.
A relationship that remained discreet until May 2025
Despite their respective celebrities, the two lovers kept their relationship hidden from the media for nearly two years. It wasn't until May 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival, that they appeared together in public for the first time, holding hands, during the film's premiere. 13 13 days nights, in which Lyna Khoudri plays.
Guest on the show Daily On June 17, Lyna Khoudri briefly discussed her relationship with Karim Benzema on TMC. When asked about their appearance in Cannes, she replied: “These are moments you want to experience with the people you love. And I wanted to share that with him.”
The couple was also spotted in Saudi Arabia, where Benzema plays for Al-Ittihad. Lyna Khoudri reportedly attended several of the club's sporting events and celebrations, confirming their closeness.
Who is Lyna Khoudri?
Born in 1992 in Algiers, Lyna Khoudri arrived in France at the age of two. She made her film debut in 2016, becoming known for Papicha (César for Most Promising Actress). She also stars in The french dispatch by Wes Anderson. Since 2022, she has been an ambassador for Chanel. Very discreet, she has always kept her private life out of the spotlight until recently.
For his part, Karim Benzema, who needs no introduction as a footballer, is the father of four children born from three different relationships: Chloé de Launay, Cora Gauthier and Jordan Ozuna.
The ceremony planned in Corsica will bring together close friends from both families in a discreet and secure setting. The exact location of the wedding has not been revealed, but multiple sources confirm that invitations have been sent and final preparations are underway.
