Last updated: October 2026
Rouba Saadeh is a Lebanese fashion professional from Beirut. Many people first heard her name because she was once married to the Italian actor Michele Morrone, but her own story started well before that. She trained in graphic design and business, studied fashion in Milan, opened a concept store in Beirut, and later worked in the ready-to-wear side of the fashion house Elie Saab. This article explains her life story in simple steps and clearly marks which details are confirmed and which are not.
Quick Facts About Rouba Saadeh
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rouba Saadeh |
| Born | 15 April 1987, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Age | 39 (as of October 2026) |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Profession | Fashion professional and former entrepreneur |
| Reported job | Ready-to-wear studio manager at Elie Saab (not confirmed by the company or by her) |
| School | Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour (graduated 2004, reported) |
| University | Lebanese American University, graphic design (2008, reported) |
| Fashion training | Istituto Marangoni, Milan, postgraduate diploma (2012, reported) |
| Own business | Le Paradis Des Fous, a designer concept store in Beirut (2013) |
| Former spouse | Michele Morrone (married 2014, divorced 2018) |
| Children | Two sons, Marcus (born 2014) and Brando (born 2017) |
| Languages | Arabic, English, French and Italian (reported) |
| Net worth | Not verified. No reliable figure exists |
Who Is Rouba Saadeh?
Rouba Saadeh grew up in Beirut. Her work has moved from web and graphic design into luxury fashion. Outside the Middle East, people started searching for her in 2020, after the film 365 Days made Michele Morrone famous worldwide and viewers wanted to know who his ex-wife was.
Do Not Confuse Her With Other Claims Online
Some low-quality websites describe a “Rouba Saadeh” who is a pop singer, an actress, or the CEO of a weather company. I found no reliable evidence for any of these claims, and the articles that make them often copy each other and give different birth dates. This biography only covers the Beirut fashion professional, because that is the person supported by the most consistent public information.
Early Life and Education
Most sources agree that Rouba Saadeh was born on 15 April 1987 in Beirut. This is the one personal date that appears again and again, so it is safe to use. Her family life is mostly private. Reports say her mother is Manolia “Mano” Saadeh and that she has a sister named Abir, but she has never shared much about her parents or childhood in public.
According to several profiles, she finished school at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour in 2004. The same year, she began studying at the Lebanese American University, where she is said to have finished a graphic design degree in 2008. Some profiles also say she completed an MBA there in 2011, but I could not confirm that from an official source, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Her fashion education came next. She reportedly earned a postgraduate diploma in fashion design at Istituto Marangoni in Milan in 2012. This Italian connection is also interesting because she later married an Italian man.
Rouba Saadeh Career: From Graphic Design to Fashion
Her career did not begin in fashion. It began on the digital side, and that background is a useful clue to how she works.
Career Timeline (As Reported)
| Year | What reportedly happened |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Started freelance graphic design work |
| 2009 | Joined the Lebanese company Alfa as a web graphic designer, for about three years |
| 2012 | Finished fashion studies in Milan |
| 2011–2013 | Joined the design team at Elie Saab as an assistant (exact start date unclear) |
| 2013 | Opened Le Paradis Des Fous in Beirut |
| 2019 | Returned to Elie Saab as a senior ready-to-wear coordinator |
| 2021 | Reportedly became studio supervisor |
| 2022 | Reportedly became ready-to-wear studio manager |
Please read this table with care. These dates come from public profiles and professional-style listings, not from an official company statement, and the early Elie Saab dates do not fully match across sources.
Le Paradis Des Fous: Her Own Concept Store
In 2013, Rouba Saadeh started Le Paradis Des Fous, a designer concept store in Beirut. The French name is often explained as “the paradise of the crazy ones.” The store is described as a place that brought together pieces from different designers. You will see the name written as both “Le Paradis Des Fous” and “Les Paradis Des Fous” online, and I could not find which spelling is official. I also could not find a reliable record of how long the store stayed open, so I am not going to guess.
Her Work at Elie Saab
Elie Saab is a Lebanese luxury brand known for couture and red carpet dresses. Rouba Saadeh is said to work on the ready-to-wear side, which means the everyday collections rather than the large couture gowns. This is a behind-the-scenes role. Because of that, I did not find any public awards or headline projects linked to her name, and I would rather say that plainly than invent achievements.
Rouba Saadeh and Michele Morrone
Marriage and Children
Reports say the two met in 2011 and married in 2014. Their first son, Marcus, was born in 2014, and their second son, Brando, was born in 2017. According to an Italian lifestyle report, Morrone moved to Lebanon during the relationship. Some websites mention a civil wedding in Italy followed by a private ceremony in Lebanon, but that detail is not confirmed.
The marriage ended in 2018, after about four years. Reports say the two stayed on friendly terms and share parenting, and both have posted family photos with their sons on social media.
What Has Actually Been Said About the Split
Many websites claim the divorce happened because of “irreconcilable differences.” That phrase is generic and usually has no source behind it. The only on-record explanation I found came from Morrone himself. In an Italian television interview on the show Belve, as reported by the Italian site DiLei, he said he felt he needed to follow his dream and could not stay tied to his earlier life. That is his own view only. I found no public statement from Rouba Saadeh about the reasons, so I am not adding any guesses.
Personal Life and Privacy
Rouba Saadeh keeps her private life quiet. I found no reliable report of a new relationship, and several profiles say she rarely gives interviews. Her Instagram account is public and reportedly mixes fashion, family and daily life, but follower numbers differ between sites, so I am not quoting one. Since two children are involved, it is fair to respect her privacy.
Rouba Saadeh in 2026
I searched for new interviews, projects or announcements from 2026. I found many recycled biography pages, but no verified new statement or business launch from her. As far as public information shows, she is still connected to Beirut and to her fashion career. If she shares an update later, this page will be revised.
Net Worth: Why There Is No Number
Some sites publish a net worth for her, but they do not show how they calculated it, and she has never shared her finances. Any figure should be treated only as a rough estimate as of 2026, not as a fact. For that reason, I am leaving a number out.
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed: A Quick Check
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Birth date (15 April 1987) and birthplace | Consistent across many sources |
| Marriage 2014, divorce 2018, two sons | Consistent across many sources |
| Le Paradis Des Fous opened in 2013 | Widely reported; closing date unknown |
| Elie Saab ready-to-wear role | Widely reported; not officially confirmed |
| MBA from LAU | Unconfirmed |
| Civil wedding in Italy plus Lebanon ceremony | Unconfirmed |
| Singer, actress or weather CEO claims | Not supported by evidence |
How This Was Researched
I researched this profile by reading more than a dozen recent biography pages, an Italian news-style interview report, and several profile databases, then comparing them against each other. Where dates or job titles did not match, I marked them as reported or unconfirmed instead of choosing one. I also looked for 2026 news and found none that could be verified. The gap I tried to fill is a clear page that separates confirmed facts from guesses and removes the false “singer” and “CEO” claims. I did not contact her or anyone close to her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rouba Saadeh? She is a Lebanese fashion professional from Beirut. She is known for her work in fashion, for founding the concept store Le Paradis Des Fous, and for her past marriage to Michele Morrone.
How old is Rouba Saadeh? She was born on 15 April 1987, so she is 39 years old as of October 2026.
What does Rouba Saadeh do for a living? She is reported to work as a ready-to-wear studio manager at Elie Saab in Beirut. This role has not been officially confirmed.
Was Rouba Saadeh married to Michele Morrone? Yes. They married in 2014 and divorced in 2018. They have two sons, Marcus and Brando.
Why did Rouba Saadeh and Michele Morrone split? Morrone has said in an Italian TV interview that he felt he needed to follow his dream. Rouba Saadeh has not publicly explained the split.
Is Rouba Saadeh a singer or a weather company CEO? No reliable source supports this. Those claims appear on low-quality websites and do not match the Beirut fashion professional.
What is Rouba Saadeh’s net worth? There is no verified figure. Any number online is an unconfirmed estimate.
Accuracy Note
This biography is based on publicly available information, including interviews and published profiles. Some details could not be fully confirmed, and they are marked as reported or unconfirmed. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update it.
Written and researched by Abdul Wahab, contributor at NoblePenMagazine.
