Chris Kebbon is the alleged boyfriend of renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, find out more about him and their relationship below
As Greta makes headlines for her recent deportation from a Gaza-bound charity vessel, netizens are curious to find out more about her personal life.
Who is photographer Chris Kebbon, rumored boyfriend of Greta Thunberg: Bio, age, parents and nationality
Climate child Greta Thunberg has matured and fallen in love.
For the past few months, she has been spending more and more time with Chris Kebbon, a 22-year-old professional photographer. In regular posts on Instagram, the young man emphasises the need for more radical action… pic.twitter.com/9P0998tkQU— Rudi (@Rudi46772946) June 17, 2025
Greta Thunberg seen in Barcelona preparing for her second aid flotilla trip to Gaza, accompanied by her boyfriend Chris Kebbon ⛵️
Thunberg already tried to reach Gaza on board a British-flagged yacht in June, but she and other activists were detained by Israeli forces and… pic.twitter.com/LvyUoHxata
— Splash News (@SplashNews) September 1, 2025
As Greta returned to Stockholm earlier this month, her alleged lover, Chris Kebbon, greeted her with a long embrace at the airport, sparking further speculations.
Chris Kebbon biography and age
Chris Kebbon is the alleged boyfriend of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who is currently just 22 years old. Over recent months, he has become a familiar face in European climate activism circles, known for his long hair and quiet demeanor. Chris has reportedly spent the past 18 months traveling to protests and demonstrations alongside Greta Thunberg. He often documents all of these events through his photography, capturing moments that go viral online. He also regularly attends Fridays for Future protests together with Greta at Stockholm’s Mynttorget square. According to his résumé, he has also spent time living in Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco with his family and now resides in Liljeholmen in Sweden.
His father, Erik runs a web production company.
Nationality
Kebbon is a Swedish national and lives in the same middle-class suburb of Stockholm as Greta Thunberg.
Education
Chris Kebbon reportedly studied film and photography at the prestigious Lycée Français Saint-Louis in Stockholm.
Profession
Chris Kebbon works primarily as a photographer and activist, and regularly participates in environmental demonstrations across Europe. He is often seen with his camera slung around his neck and joined Thunberg aboard several protests, including the February 2024 London demonstration, where authorities arrested both of them before later clearing them of charges. He also actively supports climate campaigns and movements and regularly participates in them.
Kebbon is a skilled surfer as well.
Relationship with Greta Thunberg
Chris Kebbon and Greta Thunberg have reportedly been spending significant time together for over a year. The pair frequently appear together at protests, and were spotted taking a swim together off the coast of Sicily, sparking more rumors of a deeper connection. Most recently, his emotional airport greeting after her deportation fueled further relationship rumors. Despite the growing public interest, neither Chris nor Greta has confirmed any romantic involvement.
Chris Kebbon has an Instagram account with the handle @chris_kebbon, where he has almost 9k followers and 35 posts.
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