Princess Dianawas with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed at the time of her death in 1997.

Fayed lived a life that few of us can even imagine.

Despite his family’s high profile, there’s not much known about Fayed.

Dodi Fayed outside

Here’s a look at the man Diana dated and what his life was like.

Fayed’s career in Hollywood was quite successful.

The Independentnoted that financing movies wasn’t all Fayed got up to in Hollywood.

Dodi Fayed wearing sunglasses

There was something very gentle about him."

Wainrib told theDaily Mailthat when Fayed was out with friends, he was in charge.

He said, “To Dodi it was a show.

Dodi Fayed walking

It was his brand, he wanted people to know he was the guy that made things happen.”

The pair reconnected after a charity event attended by Dodi’s father, Mohamed Al-Fayed.

The vacation was pretty lavish, andThe Guardiannoted that everyone stayed on board Mohamed’s yacht, the Jonikal.

Dodi Fayed walking

You never saw her looking glum."

But the most heartbroken I ever, ever was ever was when he died.

That was too much for me.

Julia Roberts and Dodi Fayed together

It was incredibly difficult."

Abdalla will play Dodi opposite Elizabeth Debicki’s Princess Diana.

He wrote, “Sharp intake of breath, for so much to discover.

Princess Diana smiling

I can’t wait.

It’s a pleasure & honour to be joining everyone on @TheCrownNetflix.”

Kelly Fisher looking ahead

Princess Diana smiling

Mohamed Al-Fayed attending an event

Khalid Abdalla posing