Meet Chris Kebbon, the alleged boyfriend of Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg, the 22-year-old Swedish climate activist, has recently made headlines not just for her activism, but also for her rumored relationship with fellow protestor and photographer
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Thunberg was deported earlier this month after boarding the Madleen, a Gaza-bound charity vessel run by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC). The Israeli military intercepted the ship and deported all 12 passengers, including Thunberg, to their respective countries. Upon her return to Stockholm, one of the first people to greet her was Kebbon, who gave her a long embrace at the airport — a moment that fueled speculation about their relationship.
Chris Kebbon, 22, has been a regular fixture by Thunberg's side for over 18 months, according to the Daily Mail. The long-haired photographer, often seen documenting environmental protests, lives in the same middle-class suburb of Stockholm as Thunberg. He's been spotted at multiple demonstrations with her, and was even seen swimming with Thunberg and a group off the coast of Sicily before she set sail for Gaza.
Dressed in a green Palestinian keffiyeh, Kebbon was visibly emotional when greeting Thunberg at Arlanda Airport upon her return. He ushered her away from a crowd of supporters, shielding her as they made their way out of the terminal.
The duo was also co-defendants in a legal case in London earlier this year. In February 2024, both were cleared of public order charges after protesting outside a London hotel that was hosting oil and gas industry executives. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Vi, Kebbon said his parents had been worried after not hearing from him during his arrest, adding that they might have guessed what had happened after seeing the news about Thunberg.
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Kebbon has also shared personal moments online. In one Instagram post, he shared photos of Thunberg captioned: 'Last calm moments together before departure filled with love, care and silly moments.'
His online résumé states that he studied film and photography at the prestigious Lycée Français Saint-Louis in Stockholm. He's also an avid surfer and claims to have lived in Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco with his family.
Like Thunberg, Kebbon is an active member of the Fridays for Future movement and regularly participates in protests, particularly at Stockholm's Mynttorget public square. He also joined a spontaneous demonstration protesting Thunberg's arrest by Israeli authorities.
While their actions and body language have sparked speculation, neither Thunberg nor Kebbon have confirmed whether they are romantically involved.
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