Lyna Khoudri Biography: Age, Movies, César Awards, Net Worth, Parents, Instagram

Lyna Khoudri, born Lyna Mélissa Khoudri, is an Algerian-French actress celebrated for her powerful performances in films like Papicha (2019), which earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2020, and The French Dispatch (2021), directed by Wes Anderson.

Known for her ability to portray complex, emotionally rich characters, she has become a prominent figure in both French and international cinema.

Khoudri’s roles often reflect her dual Algerian-French heritage, and her work as a Chanel brand ambassador since 2022 underscores her growing influence in the entertainment and fashion industries.

Profile

• Full Name: Lyna Mélissa Khoudri
• Stage Name: Lyna Khoudri
• Born: 3 October, 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Algiers, Algeria
• Nationality: Algerian, French
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5’6″
• Parents: Mr. Khoudri, Mrs. Khoudri
• Siblings: Unknown
• Partner: Karim Benzema
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Lyna Mélissa Khoudri was born on October 3, 1992, in Algiers, Algeria, to a journalist father and a violinist mother, whose names are not publicly disclosed. Due to death threats against her father during the Algerian Civil War, the family fled to Aubervilliers, France, when Lyna was two years old, later spending a year in Germany.

She grew up in a culturally rich environment, influenced by her parents’ artistic and intellectual backgrounds. Khoudri attended the Théâtre National de la Colline in Paris for professional acting training, honing her craft after developing an interest in theater during her final year of high school.

Her ethnicity is Algerian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Lyna Khoudri began her acting career in 2014 with a role in the French television series Josephine, Guardian Angel. Her breakthrough came in 2017 with Sofia Djama’s The Blessed (Les Bienheureux), where she played Feriel, a young woman navigating post-civil war Algeria, earning the Orizzonti Award for Best Actress at the 74th Venice International Film Festival.

This accolade marked her as a rising talent, leading to roles in films like La Fête est finie (2017) and Luna (2018). Her early work showcased her ability to portray nuanced, resilient characters rooted in her Algerian heritage.

In 2019, Khoudri’s career soared with her lead role as Nedjma in Mounia Meddour’s Papicha, a film about a young Algerian woman using fashion as resistance during the 1990s civil war. The role, which required her to speak Algérois and embody cultural defiance, earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2020, with Marion Cotillard as her godmother at the César Revelations dinner.

She also appeared in the Canal+ miniseries Savages (2019) and Gagarine (2020), further establishing her versatility. Her international profile grew with a role in Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch (2021), playing Juliette, a student activist alongside Timothée Chalamet.

Khoudri’s recent projects highlight her range across genres. In 2022, she starred in Houria, reuniting with Meddour, and played Samia in Cédric Jimenez’s November, earning a César nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2023, she portrayed Constance Bonacieux in Martin Bourboulon’s The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan and Milady, and an environmental activist in Disney+’s A Place to Fight For.

Upcoming roles include the animated film In Waves (2024), Bourboulon’s In The Hell of Kabul: 13 Days, 13 Nights (2025), and Tarik Saleh’s Eagles of the Republic (2025). Her performance in the 2023 monologue Perdre son sac at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord further showcased her stage presence.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lyna_khoudri

Personal Life

Lyna Khoudri is in a relationship with French footballer Karim Benzema, which was publicly confirmed at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025. She has never been married and has no children.

Khoudri maintains a private personal life, focusing on her career and cultural identity.

Filmography

Films and TV Shows:

• Josephine, Guardian Angel (TV series, 2014)
• The Blessed (Les Bienheureux) (2017)
• Papicha (2019)
• Savages (TV miniseries, 2019)
• Gagarine (2020)
• The French Dispatch (2021)
• Haute Couture (2021)
• November (2022)
• Houria (2022)
• A Place to Fight For (2023)
• The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan (2023)
• The Three Musketeers: Milady (2023)
• In Waves (2024, voice role)
• In The Hell of Kabul: 13 Days, 13 Nights (2025)
• Eagles of the Republic (2025)

Net Worth

Lyna Khoudri has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her wealth primarily stems from her acting career, with earnings from major film roles in Papicha, The French Dispatch, and The Three Musketeers series.

Further income derives from her role as a Chanel brand ambassador since 2022, including her catwalk debut at the 2022/23 Cruise show in Monte Carlo, as well as endorsements and public appearances.