Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get to know French football superstar Kylian Mbappé in his cover interview with Vanity Fair. From his early career and biggest inspirations to life beyond the pitch, Mbappé opens up while putting his focus and footwork to the test — all without letting the ball drop.
Special thanks to Fairmont, member of ALL Accor
Director: Claire Buss
Director of Photography: Trent Watts
Editor: Cory Stevens; Matthew Colby
Talent: Kylian Mbappe
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Jamie Rasmussen; Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: EmmaLee Hendrikson
Associate Production Manager: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Stu Haight
Gaffer: Alex Hammett
Audio Engineer: Chad Mellendick
Production Assistant: Jocelyn Sedjro
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Senior Manager; Creative Development: Hannah Pak
Director; Creative Development: Claire Buss
Director; Content Production: Lane Williamson
Executive Director; Global Video: Ella Ruffel
Special Thanks: Fairmont, member of ALL Accor
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ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.
Get to know French football superstar Kylian Mbappé in his cover interview with Vanity Fair. From his early career and biggest inspirations to life beyond the pitch, Mbappé opens up while putting his focus and footwork to the test — all without letting the ball drop.
Special thanks to Fairmont, member of ALL Accor
Director: Claire Buss
Director of Photography: Trent Watts
Editor: Cory Stevens; Matthew Colby
Talent: Kylian Mbappe
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Jamie Rasmussen; Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: EmmaLee Hendrikson
Associate Production Manager: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Stu Haight
Gaffer: Alex Hammett
Audio Engineer: Chad Mellendick
Production Assistant: Jocelyn Sedjro
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Senior Manager; Creative Development: Hannah Pak
Director; Creative Development: Claire Buss
Director; Content Production: Lane Williamson
Executive Director; Global Video: Ella Ruffel
Special Thanks: Fairmont, member of ALL Accor
Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► bit.ly/2z6Ya9M
Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Vanity Fair Magazine and be exquisitely informed ►► vntyfr.com/2RuQGW2
ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.
