Ines Rau recently made headlines for dating star footballer Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé has had a few relationships in the past, but this time, he is dating a transgender model, Ines Rau, which has become the most trending topic on social media recently. They have been with each other for several months now.
Earlier this year, Mbappé was rumored to be dating 25-year-old French actress Emma Smet as both were often seen together. If the rumors are to be believed, they recently broke up.
Meanwhile, in the past, Mbappé’s name has also been attached to Spanish actress Ester Exposito, who is best known for her role in the Netflix Teen Drama Series “Elite.”
Mbappé has never discussed any of his above relations in the media.
Personal Life And Background
Ines-Loan Rau was born on 18th March 1990 in Paris, France. Ines Rau underwent sex reassignment surgery when she was only 16, inspired by an English Trans model Caroline Tula Cossey. Afterward, she opted to live as a woman and kept her transgender identity a secret until 24. Ines Rau’s parents supported her throughout her journey and were very proud of her.
Career
Ines Rau developed an interest in Modeling while working as a dancer for DJs in Ibiza. In 2013, she posed nude for the first time for a French luxury magazine shortly after coming out as transgender. In May 2014, she appeared in Playboy’s “A-Z issue” titled “Evolution” and became only the second transgender to be featured in a Playboy after Cossey in 1981.
Rau has also worked as a model for Nicole Miller, Alexis Bittar, and Barney’s New York. She also appeared in Vogue Italia and Balmain and as the “ Playmate Of The Month” in 2017.
Ines Rau has also appeared in two movies, namely The Price Of Success (2017) and The Souvenir Part II (2021), and a TV show, Vernon Subutex (Since 2019).
Ines Rau has done a fabulous job as a trans model over the years. She is a fearless and hard-working person, and she is highly regarded and well-admired in her profession.
Media Presence
Ines Rau has a million followers on Instagram. She is pretty active on social media, as almost all models are these days. Social media has now become a massive source of earnings and engagement.
Net Worth
Ines Rau’s net worth is around $14 Million, mainly composed of her earnings from modeling, brand endorsements, and advertisements.
Relationship With Kylian Mbappé
Rumors are that Ines Rau is dating Kylian Mbappé, one of the biggest football stars. Rumors are pretty solid because they have been seen together on several occasions in the recent past. The two attended the Cannes Film Festival in May this year, and in a picture, Kylian Mbappé can be seen holding Ines Rau in his arms in a yacht. Both of them haven’t confirmed the rumors, nor have they denied it. It looks evident that the two are dating, but we have no information about where they met or how long they have been dating.
Both seem to have decided to keep their relationship private, but we might see more of them together soon.
Future
Currently, she looks very focused on her modeling career and hasn’t revealed any big plans for her future. She has continuously worked with big brands, and her future looks brighter.
Activism
Since publicly coming out as a transgender person, Ines Rau is now regularly fighting for transgender rights and always raises her voice for transgender people.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ines-Loan Rau |
| Gender | Transgender Female |
| Date of birth | 18 March 1990 |
| Age | 32 (as of November 2022) |
| Place of birth | Paris, France |
| Place of residence | Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Relationship status | Not Married |
| Partner | Kylian Mbappe (rumoured) |
| Children | None |
| Profession | Model, Actress, Activist |
| Net worth (approx.) | $14 million (as of November 2022) |
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé was born on 20th December 1998 in Paris, France.
Mbappé comes from a family where almost everyone is into sports, his father Wilfried Mbappé is a former Cameroonian and French Footballer and is currently a football coach and was also the childhood coach of Kylian Mbappé himself, Mbappé’s mother. Fayza Lamari is a former handball player. Ethan, Mbappé’s younger brother, played for the Paris-Saint Germain under-12 squad in 2018, and Mbappé’s adopted brother Kembo Ekoko is also a professional football player.
Mbappé always wanted to become a footballer, and his parents supported his dream. Growing up, Mbappé idolized Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, and Cristiano Ronaldo, and his favorite club was Real Madrid, and he always dreamed of playing for Real Madrid one day.
Kylian Mbappé started his career at AS Bondy as a 6-year-old kid, where his father coached him and believed he was a special and naturally talented player. At 12, he moved to the Clairefontaine academy, where some big clubs noticed his talent. Later, Real Madrid management showed their interest and invited him to visit their facilities and practice with Real Madrid’s under-12.
In 2015, Mbappé began his senior club career with Monaco and became the youngest player to play for Monaco, aged 16. Mbappé showed his true potential in the 2016/17 season and scored 26 goals from 44 matches, leading Monaco to their 8th Ligue 1 Title.
In the 2017 transfer window, Paris-Saint Germain brought Mbappé on loan for 180 million making him the 2nd most expensive player and the most expensive teenage player ever.
Since joining PSG in 2017, Mbappé has accomplished a lot. At 23, he is already regarded as one of the best strikers and dribblers of all time. Mbappé has lifted a FIFA World Cup, UEFA Nations League, five Ligue 1 titles, and three Coupes De France, and all this by the age of 23.
Mbappé made his international debut for France in 2017. In 2018, he became only the second teenager to score a goal in the World Cup Final and helped his side to their second FIFA World Cup trophy. Mbappé was also awarded the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé has scored 240 goals in 351 professional games (international and club).
Kylian Mbappé has 72.9 million followers on Instagram, making him the 4th most followed footballer on Instagram.
Kylian Mbappé’s net worth is around $130 Million.
FAQs
Who is Ines Rau and what is she known for?
Ines Rau is a French model and actress who is best known for being the first transgender Playmate of the Month in Playboy magazine’s 64-year history.
When was Ines Rau born?
Ines Rau was born on March 18, 1990, in Paris, France.
What is Ines Rau’s background and how did she become a model?
Ines Rau’s background is multicultural; her mother is French and her father is of Algerian descent. She started modeling in her teens and was discovered by a photographer who introduced her to the fashion industry.
What has Ines Rau said about her experiences as a transgender model?
Ines Rau has been vocal about the challenges she has faced as a transgender model, including discrimination and rejection from the industry. She has also spoken out about the importance of visibility and representation for the transgender community.
What other projects has Ines Rau been involved in besides modeling?
In addition to her modeling work, Ines Rau has also acted in several films, including “Betty Blue” and “The Life of David Gale.” She has also been involved in various activism and advocacy efforts for the LGBTQ+ community.
