Hiam Abbass' Husband, Kids, Ethnicity – All We Know about the 'Succession' and 'Ramy' Star

Acclaimed Israel-born Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass has had massive success in film and television. Her fame has brought questions about her life, including who her husband is.

The actress's career has been primarily based on characters from the Arab and Muslim communities. However, her appearance in HBO's popular comedy-drama, "Succession," has brought her more fans amongst American audiences. On the show, she portrays Marcia Roy, the third wife of Logan Roy, the family patriarch.

Although much of her personal life is shrouded in mystery, Abbass was married to acclaimed French actor Zinedine Soualem. The couple's union was blessed with two daughters, Lina and Mouna, also involved in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, Abbass and Soualem are now divorced.

Who Is Hiam Abbass, and What Is Her Ethnicity?

Coming into the world on the last day of November in 1960, in Nazareth, Israel, Abbass is of Palestinian origin. Born into a Muslim Arab family, she grew up in the Arab-Muslim-dominated Israeli village of Deir Hanna in the North of the country. She moved to London, then Paris, in the 1980s and has resided there for most of her life.

She began her career at the Palestinian National Theater or El-Hakawati, which had just been established in Jerusalem's American Colony. Although the company went on tours to Europe, their existence back home was complicated, with Israeli authorities not wholly agreeing with the happenings at the theater.

When she moved to Europe, Abbass remained in touch with her roots. Most of her work revolves around Arab cinema. She has portrayed different nationalities on-screen, including Tunisians, Syrians, and Algerians. She has appeared in several acclaimed movies, including the Academy Award-nominated drama "Paradise Now."

Abbass has worked in over 100 productions, 96 as an actress, five as a director, three as a writer, and two as a producer, among a handful of other behind-the-scenes roles. She was a consultant on Steven Spielberg's "Munich" and portrayed Freysa in "Blade Runner 2049," starring Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Dave Bautista.

Is Hiam Abbass Married?

Abbass was married to renowned French actor Zinedine Soualem. He was born in Thiers, France, on April 17, 1957. Like his ex-wife, Soualem also boasts an extensive acting career spanning four decades. His first film, "La bête noire" was released in 1983. He has since gone on to appear in over 160 projects.

Among his most notable films are the 1995 critically acclaimed film, "La haine" and the 2008 action comedy "JCVD" starring martial artist Jean Claude Van Damme. His impressive resume also boasts romantic comedies, "The Spanish Apartment" from 2002 and "Welcome to the Sticks" from 2008.

Little information is available about Abbass and Soualem's union, including when they married and for how long. Details about whether or not Abbass has moved on are also closed to the public. However, Soualem is said to have been in a relationship with Caroline Faindt since 2014.

Does Hiam Abbass Have Kids?

One of the readily available information about Abbass' marriage to Soualem is that it resulted in the birth of two beautiful girls, Lina and Mouna.

The girls share their parents' passion for the performing arts and are following in their footsteps. Mouna even worked alongside her mother and Daniel Craig in "Munich." Both actresses have expanded their skills to include work behind the camera.

Lina has worked as a director, assistant director, and writer on several projects. She debuted in the director's seat in the 2020 film, "Leur Algérie." Her grandparents' past and her desire to tell their story, which she felt had been ignored or left out of history inspired the making of the film.

Mouna has worked in the camera and sound departments. Additionally, she was a production assistant on a television mini-series, "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater."