A breathtaking bikini model linked to a romance with Kylian Mbappe was forced to deny a “baby plot” with the superstar before he moved to Real Madrid
A Belgian bikini model was once at the centre of an alleged “baby plot” involving then-Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.
Rose Bertram had been the better half of Gregory Van der Wiel, a Dutch right-back who had also turned out for PSG. They had two children together, but cracks began to form in their relationship when the then 34-year-old started to suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and panic attacks.
The stunner split from the Netherlands international in July 2022, bringing an end to their eight-year relationship. She was linked to a romance with then 23-year-old French megastar Mbappe just two months later.
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However, there were then accusations that Rose, 27 at the time, was trying to have a child with the French forward to “secure her future”. These claims, made by controversial Lyon celebrity blogger Aqababe, saw her become the target of online abuse.
Deciding that she could take no more, Rose took to social media to deny the claims. The model said she didn’t usually respond to gossip or rumours, but that she believed a line had been crossed.
“The last few weeks, lies have been spread about me that are causing serious harm to my family, myself and those around me,” she said.
“2023 has, for me, started with hate and cyberbullying. Unfortunately, it is a sad picture of what our world is becoming. Nothing that has been said, written or claimed is true in any shape or form.
“The truth can’t come from a stranger that doesn’t know anything about my life and is hiding behind a screen.
“The worst part is that people are actually believing this nonsense, even though there is no evidence and no proof in what has been said about me, and yet so many lies [are being told] to ruin my image and reputation.
“In a world where getting views, clicks and likes is all that matters, we sometimes forget that we are people and that cyberbullying can, unfortunately, destroy lives.
“I felt the need to speak up because if we just let everyone say what they want to say, we might start to think that is normal. There are so many other people dealing with this and this is just pure evil.
“To my loyal family, friends and followers, I deeply cherish your support. Spread the truth, spread the love and be kind because, in the end, love will always prevail.”
Rose had earned fame and fortune in her own right before she became a footballer’s WAG. Signed to a modelling agency when she was just 13, her career has seen her front campaigns for big street brands such as H&M, L’Oreal, Primark, and Agent Provocateur.
Her striking blonde looks aside, Rose admitted in a conversation once: “I remember when I started people always told me that it would never work out.
“They told me that I’d never get to do big jobs because I wasn’t tall enough, didn’t have a very skinny high-fashion body type.
“It’s so important to give chances to girls who aren’t tall, who have curves, and are different. That way you can tell that fashion is changing, now it’s all about who you are.”
The Sports Illustrated model added: “My style is more tomboyish; I’m not a dress girl. I like ripped T-shirts and jeans, thigh-high boots, and a loose shirt.”