From Cosmopolitan · Corinne Sullivan · · 1m 10s
Emily Ratajkowski's Director Boyfriend Romain Gavras
Emily Ratajkowski's French film director boyfriend Romain Gavras has famous exes and recent VMAs appearances.
In brief
Emily Ratajkowski's French film director boyfriend Romain Gavras has famous exes and recent VMAs appearances. Emily Ratajkowski's boyfriend Romain Gavras, a French film director with notable exes including Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, attended the 2026 VMAs. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Quick answers
- Who is Romain Gavras?
- Emily Ratajkowski's French film director boyfriend Romain Gavras directed the viral music video for GENER8ION and Yung Lean's 'STORM' at the 2026 VMAs.
- What is the key takeaway from Emily Ratajkowski's Director Boyfriend Romain Gavras?
- Emily Ratajkowski's boyfriend Romain Gavras, a French film director with notable exes including Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, attended the 2026 VMAs.
Who is Romain Gavras?
Emily Ratajkowski's French film director boyfriend Romain Gavras directed the viral music video for GENER8ION and Yung Lean's 'STORM' at the 2026 VMAs.
“GENER8ION”
Romain's film career
Romain has directed Netflix films Athena (2022) and Sacrifice (2025) and music videos for artists including M.I.A. and Jay-Z.
“Athena”
Romain's awards
Romain was nominated for a Grammy in 2013 for Best Short Form Music Video and won an MTV Video Music Award for M.I.A.'s 'Bad Girls' in 2012.
“M.I.A.'s 'Bad Girls'”
Romain's famous exes
Romain dated Dua Lipa for eight months starting in early 2023, ending by year-end, and briefly dated Rita Ora from late 2020 to March 2021.
“Dua Lipa”
Romain and Emily
Romain and Emily Ratajkowski began dating in November 2025, going public in February 2026, and attended the 2026 VMAs together.
“February 2026”
Romain's recent VMAs
Romain was nominated for a 2026 MTV VMA for Best Direction for 'STORM' but Taylor Swift won the award for 'Opalite'.
“Taylor Swift”
The essence
Emily Ratajkowski's boyfriend Romain Gavras, a French film director with notable exes including Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, attended the 2026 VMAs.
