<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In one of the most eye-catching moments of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Algerian-French actress Lyna Khoudri appeared on the red carpet alongside French football star Karim Benzema, officially announcing their romantic relationship. This appearance sparked media and public interest, and their names quickly topped search engines, even surpassing some international movie stars.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1340;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ddd9ce61-1c96-4a33-aadb-86ec52c11604.jpg" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">From Algeria to France... the beginning of Lina Khoudri's life</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lina Khoudri was born on October 3, 1992, in the Algerian capital, before moving with her family to France during the Black Decade, a period that prompted many Algerian families to seek safety abroad. This early move had a profound impact on her artistic and human character.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Cinematic launch: rapid fame and prestigious awards</span> </h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/598;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/da4c21ff-c2c9-4085-a64e-9a7a9bd5a5e7.jpg" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lyna Khoudri rose to stardom after starring in the 2019 film Papicha, which explored the struggles of Algerian women in the 1990s. Her role won her the Orizzonti Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, an achievement that put her on the world cinema map.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Distinguished participations in international films</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Khoudri continued to prove her presence in the cinematic arena through remarkable participations, including:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The French Dispatch (2021) directed by Wes Anderson.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nos Frangins (2022) is a movie that discusses issues of racism in France.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In 2025, she starred in the films "13 Days and 13 Nights" and "Eagles of the Republic," which participated in the Cannes Film Festival.<br><br><br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Lina Khoudri: A committed artist and a human voice</span> </h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:960/1217;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/70c8244c-c69e-456e-99f0-63ca9b90824f.jpg" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Aside from acting, Lina Khoudri devotes a significant portion of her time to supporting women's, refugee, and migrant causes, and is dedicated to promoting awareness of Arab culture in European cinema. She is fluent in French, English, and Arabic, giving her the ability to communicate and influence a broad, multicultural audience.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br><br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A new media appearance reshapes the duo's image.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The first public appearance of Lyna Khoudri and Karim Benzema at the Cannes Film Festival was not just a romantic moment; it was considered a turning point in their careers. The chemistry between them was palpable, and the event reshaped Benzema's image off the pitch, and Lyna's image outside of her traditional artistic roles.<br></p>