Spanish actress Ester Expósito has pushed back against growing speculation surrounding her private life and rumored connection to France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé. The 26-year-old also warned that she may take legal action against those spreading damaging claims.
The gossip about the pair being potentially involved with each other has persisted despite neither celebrity commenting on their relationship status.
Ester Expósito has broken her silence after weeks of online speculation about her personal life and her rumored relationship with Kylian Mbappé. Without naming any specific reports, the “Elite” actress accused social media users and some outlets of spreading “false and defamatory” claims that have damaged her reputation.
In a strongly worded statement, Expósito said the stories were fabricated to “distort a story between two people” and attack her dignity. She warned that she is now prepared to pursue legal action against anyone responsible for publishing or amplifying defamatory content.
Speculation about the status of their relationship intensified after the World Cup, with some reports claiming the pair had hit a rough patch. However, Expósito made it clear that freedom of expression does not give anyone the right to spread baseless accusations.
Mbappé And Expósito Have Never Confirmed Romance
3Rumors surrounding Mbappé and Expósito first gained traction in March after the pair were reportedly spotted together during a weekend in Paris. Spanish media claimed they enjoyed dinner overlooking the Eiffel Tower before spending the evening at a nightclub. They were later photographed arriving in Madrid on Mbappé’s private jet.
The reported Paris getaway wasn’t the only sighting that caught fans’ attention, however. According to various outlets, the pair had allegedly met weeks earlier for a private dinner at Tatel Madrid shortly after Valentine’s Day. Neither Mbappé nor Expósito has addressed the reports, and neither has ever confirmed they are romantically involved.
Kylian Mbappé And Ester Expósito Stepped Out Together After World Cup
Mbappé and Expósito appeared to take their rumored romance into more public territory after the 2026 World Cup. The pair were spotted dining at La Girafe in Paris before shopping together along Avenue Montaigne days later.
Their outings followed reported time together in Miami and earlier sightings on a yacht in Ibiza. Expósito was also seen supporting Mbappé during the tournament, while the Real Madrid star briefly posted an image of her wearing his France jersey and captain’s armband before deleting it.
Despite the radio silence pertaining to their relationship status, their latest outings suggest the famously private pair may be becoming more comfortable being seen together.
Inside Ester Expósito’s Dating History
3Long before she was linked to Mbappé, Expósito dated Uruguayan actor Nico Furtado for about two years before the pair quietly split in 2023, with reports attributing the breakup to demanding work schedules that kept them apart. Neither actor publicly addressed the end of their relationship.
Before Furtado, Expósito was romantically involved with Mexican actor Alejandro Speitzer after the two met while filming “Someone Has to Die.” Their relationship became public through social media in 2020 but reportedly ended the following year without either confirming the split. She also previously dated her “Elite” co-star Álvaro Rico, whom she met on the Netflix series that launched her career.
Ester Expósito Has Become One Of Spain’s Biggest Global Stars
Expósito has come a long way since her breakout role as Carla Rosón in Netflix’s “Élite.”
After starring in the hit series for three seasons, the Madrid-born actress expanded into multiple other screen projects, including “Someone Has to Die,” “Veneno,” “Bandidos,” “Lost in the Night,” and “The Talent.”
Away from the screen, Expósito has also established herself as one of Spain’s most recognizable fashion figures. She has worked with luxury brands including Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, Bvlgari, and Dolce & Gabbana, and has been the global ambassador of Desigual since 2025.
Her career continues to gain momentum, with Prime Video’s “Drawn Together” set to debut later this year following her recent International Golden Nymph Award for Most Promising Talent at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. At the same time, the actress boasts more than 24 million Instagram followers. Expósito also remains a regular fixture at Paris Fashion Week and other major industry events.