He is one of the most controversial celebrities of the new generation! And all because he leaves absolutely no one indifferent - while some are completely obsessed with him, others quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) hate him! And while we were working on this article, he got caught up in yet another scandal... believe it, Timothée Chalamet, his story and love affairs will definitely surprise you!

Sudden Scandal That Erupted Out Of Nowhere

Just recently Timothée Chalamet was considered the golden boy of Hollywood, a top Oscar contender and an actor with what looked like a perfectly clean reputation without scandals. But suddenly everything changed because of one careless phrase... Timothée Chalamet gave a long interview to actor Matthew McConaughey, with whom he worked in Interstellar. 

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At first glance everything looked harmless... it was not a provocative show or a scandalous conversation but just a long discussion about cinema, culture and the future of the industry. During the talk the actor reflected on where cinema is heading and tried to explain what he fears about the industry. According to him, he did not want cinema to turn into a niche entertainment only for a narrow audience... And then he said the very phrase that later spread across the entire internet...

The Phrase That Sparked A Full-Blown Scandal

Timothée said that he does not want to work in ballet, opera and other fields where “you have to convince people to support something that nobody is interested in anymore”. This phrase caused an immediate reaction and as you probably guessed many of his colleagues took it as disrespect toward classical art. 

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Although Chalamet almost immediately realized his words could be misunderstood and tried to soften the situation. He added that he deeply respects ballet and opera and did not want to offend anyone, even joking that he might have just “lost part of his audience because of what he said”. But the internet had already exploded and his colleagues responded quite sharply...

Reaction From Colleagues

For example opera singer Isabel Leonard stated that such comments say more about the person making them than about those being criticized. In her opinion these kinds of remarks sound cheap and disrespectful toward artists who dedicate their lives to the stage. At the same time some theatres chose to respond with humor. 

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Seattle Opera even offered discounted tickets using a promo code with Chalamet’s name, joking that he is welcome to come and watch Carmen. The situation became even more sensitive because the interview appeared right in the middle of awards season, when Chalamet was considered one of the Oscar frontrunners...

Did The Interview Really Cost Him The Oscar?

After the interview tabloids immediately started a wave of speculation and almost turned it into a sensation claiming that his chances for an Oscar had suddenly dropped to almost zero. Yellow press quickly pushed the narrative that he “ruined everything himself” and social media picked it up even faster. 

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At the same time his film Marty Supreme Genius of Combinations came back into discussion. The project received several nominations during the awards season and Chalamet was seriously seen as a potential winner. But in the end the film ended up with zero wins in the key categories... and that became the fuel for even more gossip.

What Actually Happened Behind The Scenes

This is where things got even more exaggerated because tabloids began linking the film’s results directly to his controversial interview, as if there was a cause and effect between them. As if one phrase cost him everything. But looking at the situation more realistically, the picture is much less dramatic. 

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During awards season Chalamet was already in extremely strong competition, and he had previously lost important “warm-up” awards like BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, which usually shape the final outcome long before the Oscars. So the reality is much more boring than the headlines suggest... but what is interesting is that Timothée did not break down and continued living on his own terms. He is not afraid to do what suits him and ignores media noise... and another situation became proof of that - this time connected to Kylie Jenner...

Timothée Chalamet Chose Basketball Over Kylie Jenner

While the world was discussing the most dramatic, strange and sometimes controversial looks from Met Gala 2026, another wave of conversation surrounded the same couple. Timothée Chalamet once again did not appear at the Costume Institute Ball with Kylie Jenner, and that immediately sparked online discussions and tabloid headlines. 

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According to media reports, instead of the glamorous event Chalamet chose a completely different kind of “glamour” - he went to watch a game of his favorite team the New York Knicks. And judging by everything, it was a fully conscious decision because the actor rarely misses important games and often follows the team even during a busy schedule. He even shared a snapshot from the arena on social media which only fueled the discussions further...

Kylie Jenner Appeared Alone At The Ball

Meanwhile Kylie Jenner arrived at Met Gala without him. For the event she chose an eye-catching Schiaparelli dress with bold decorative elements and, as always, became one of the main highlights for photographers. Timothée’s absence only increased attention around her appearance and every photo instantly became a topic of discussion. 

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Social media comments were divided - some claimed the couple simply has different life rhythms, others insisted they have different priorities, and some even started speculating that the relationship might be going through a rough patch or even quietly fading.

Not The First Time He Chooses Knicks Over Met Gala

The most interesting detail in this story is that it is not a one-time situation. According to media reports Chalamet already made the same choice last year when he skipped Met Gala to watch a New York Knicks game while Kylie attended alone. In fact his last appearance at the event dates back to 2021, and since then he has consistently skipped one of the most important fashion nights in the world, showing that despite being a major star he does not feel obligated to attend glamorous events just for the sake of it. 

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And this position is not typical for Hollywood, where many celebrities take every opportunity to be seen on red carpets... but Timothée clearly plays by his own rules... and it seems he has been doing so long before fame.

A Sweet Boy Who Grew Up In One Of New York’s Toughest Neighborhoods!

Today, many people see Timothée Chalamet as the “soft boy of Hollywood” with an almost angelic face and a quiet voice. But in reality, things were never that simple... Despite his sweet appearance, the actor grew up being very confident, independent, and even a little rebellious. And maybe the place where he spent his childhood had a huge influence on that.

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Timothée was born and raised in the famous New York neighborhood called Hell’s Kitchen. And this area got its name for a reason... In the past, it was considered one of the most dangerous and criminal places in the city. That’s where the future actor learned how to live among very different people and became independent from a young age. Many people who knew Chalamet later said that he always knew how to attract attention and even as a teenager behaved like someone who already knew exactly what he wanted from life.

Why Timothée Doesn’t Like His Birthday

Interestingly, the actor doesn’t really like his own birthday very much... The reason is that Timothée was born on December 27 - literally right after Christmas. Because of that, relatives often thought he had already received his “main presents” under the Christmas tree, so they usually didn’t organize any big separate celebration for him. Chalamet later admitted that as a child this upset him a little.

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And maybe that’s exactly why today the actor loves bright emotions, attention, and big events around him so much... because when he was younger, he felt like he didn’t get enough of that.

Timothée’s Family Was Extremely Unusual

The actor’s family was also very unusual and completely surrounded by creativity. His mother Nicole Flender danced with the New York City Ballet when she was young and later performed in Broadway musicals. His father Marc Chalamet worked as an editor for UNICEF. His older sister Pauline also became an actress and eventually moved to Paris.

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But that’s not all... Timothée’s uncle worked as an actor and director, his aunt was a television producer, and his grandfather wrote screenplays. So the atmosphere of movies, theater, and creativity surrounded him literally since childhood. It’s not surprising that a normal “office life” never really interested Chalamet...

Timothée Loved Basketball So Much That He Became The Team Mascot

It turns out basketball is a whole separate love story for Timothée... While studying in school, he really wanted to join the basketball team as a player but he couldn’t make it. However, instead of getting upset, Chalamet found another way to become part of the team. The future actor became the school mascot and walked around the court in a funny costume supporting his friends during games. And judging by stories from people who knew him, Timothée took this role very seriously and genuinely loved entertaining the crowd.

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By the way, Chalamet actually spent his very first salary on basketball tickets. And if you look at him today, it becomes obvious that his love for the NBA never disappeared... That’s exactly why the actor still regularly skips glamorous celebrity events to watch games of his favorite team - the New York Knicks.

Before Hollywood He Tried To Become A Rapper

Not many people know this but during his school years Timothée suddenly became obsessed with music and even tried rapping. And he approached it very seriously, even creating a stage name for himself - Timmy Tim.

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Old videos still occasionally appear online where a very young Chalamet raps and tries to look like a real hip-hop artist. Of course, his music career didn’t become very successful back then... but fans still love remembering that period of his life because the whole thing looks strange, funny, and incredibly cute at the same time.

An Arts School And Advice From A Hollywood Star

Timothée studied at the famous LaGuardia High School in Manhattan. Many future movie, music, and theater stars studied there before him. Even back then Chalamet stood out among the other students - he loved attention, adored the stage, and clearly understood that he wanted to become an actor.

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After school, Timothée entered Columbia University. And the most interesting part is that it was actually Claire Danes - his co-star from the series Homeland - who advised him to continue his education. At the time, she was considered one of television’s most respected actresses, so her opinion meant a lot to the young actor.

Commercials, TV Shows, And His First Serious Roles

However, Timothée didn’t stay at university for very long... He studied there for only one year and realized that his acting career was developing too quickly to combine with education. Eventually Chalamet dropped out and fully focused on movies.

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Timothée started acting when he was still a child. At first there were commercials and short films, while his first official television role is considered to be his appearance in the TV series Law & Order.

The First Major Turning Point In His Life!

But the real breakthrough for him became the TV series Homeland, where Chalamet appeared at the age of 16. It was exactly after that project that directors started seeing him as a serious young actor. Then came his role in Interstellar by Christopher Nolan, where Timothée played the son of Matthew McConaughey’s character. 

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Even though he didn’t have much screen time, audiences remembered the young actor immediately. After that, his career started growing extremely fast - and we’ll definitely talk about that in more detail later. But first, let’s touch on another very spicy topic from his youth - love...

He Never Looked Like A “Macho” But Girls Were Crazy About Him!

Even though today Timothée Chalamet seems like one of the most private stars in Hollywood, attention from girls followed him almost since childhood. During his school years, the actor somehow managed to balance his first movie shoots, studies at an elite arts school, and a pretty active love life... And judging by stories from people around him, Timothée already understood perfectly well back then what kind of effect he had on others.

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Fans noticed long ago that Chalamet always had some kind of special charisma. He didn’t look like the typical “cool guy” at school but girls were still drawn to him constantly. Maybe it was his confidence, unusual appearance, or ability to be strange and charming at the same time. But one fact remains true - Timothée’s first serious relationship started very early... at just 13 years old! And his girlfriend turned out to be the daughter of a very famous singer...

His First Girlfriend Was... Madonna’s Daughter!

The actor’s first famous girlfriend became Lourdes Leon - the daughter of Madonna herself. And this story sounds almost like the plot of a teenage movie about an elite New York school...

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Timothée and Lourdes met while studying at the famous LaGuardia arts school in Manhattan, where many future actors, musicians, and dancers studied. That’s exactly where the teenagers developed feelings for each other. And for Lourdes, the relationship became truly special - later she admitted that Timothée was her very first real boyfriend.

Their Romance Started Because Of... Madonna!

As TMZ reported, according to Lourdes, the romance started after a party organized by Madonna. And the funniest part is that Timothée really wanted to get invited there. Apparently the evening turned out so successful that after it the teenagers’ relationship quickly became romantic.

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As TMZ wrote, Lourdes later remembered that period warmly and even admitted that Timothée became her first boyfriend in an intimate way too: “I usually don’t talk about this but it was a good night.”

Lourdes Still Speaks Very Warmly About Him

Even though the relationship didn’t last very long, they clearly didn’t become enemies after the breakup. Even years later, Lourdes still spoke very warmly about Timothée and emphasized that she would always respect him. “I respect him a lot,” Madonna’s daughter told journalists, as Us Weekly reported.

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Interestingly, it was Chalamet’s success that inspired Lourdes to think about becoming an actress too. At one point, she admitted that she dreamed of playing Mother Teresa in a major movie someday...

Even After The Breakup They Stayed In Contact

The most interesting thing is that after their breakup Timothée and Lourdes didn’t disappear from each other’s lives. When the actor’s career exploded after Call Me by Your Name, they still continued communicating. In 2017 Timothée told Andy Cohen in an interview that Lourdes still sometimes teases him and laughs at some of his public appearances.

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“She teases me about my public appearances... laughs at some of my late-night show appearances,” the actor admitted. And honestly, this story only adds even more to Chalamet’s image as the kind of guy who could easily charm everyone around him since his youth... even after relationships ended, girls clearly continued remembering him warmly.

Lily-Rose Depp - The Romance That Instantly Exploded Across The Internet

In 2018 Timothée Chalamet’s personal life once again became the center of attention... And this time the girl next to him was someone Hollywood was talking about nonstop. It was Lily-Rose Depp - the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. At that point the young model and actress was already considered one of the most stylish stars of the new generation, and her relationships always attracted massive media attention.

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That’s when Western media reported that Lily-Rose and Timothée had started dating. According to Us Weekly, the couple was spotted together during a walk around New York City. First the actors left the popular Mud café together, and later they went to Central Park. But the thing that attracted the most attention wasn’t the walk itself... it was what happened next...

Every Media Outlet Posted This Moment!

As Us Weekly wrote, eyewitnesses claimed that at one point Timothée suddenly stopped in the middle of the street, pulled Lily closer to him, and the couple started kissing. According to witnesses, the kiss lasted almost an entire minute. For fans this became a real sensation because before that the actors had tried not to make their relationship public.

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Photos of the couple appeared in Timothée’s fan accounts almost immediately and within just a few hours spread across every major Western tabloid...

They Met On Set And Quickly Became Close...

Later it became known that Timothée and Lily-Rose met while filming The King for Netflix. That’s where feelings quickly developed between them... As Elle wrote, according to people close to the actors, they immediately connected because they had many shared interests - movies, fashion, music, and a love for unusual style.

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At the time, Timothée was already being called one of the most promising actors of his generation after the success of Call Me by Your Name. And Lily-Rose was considered the new favorite of the fashion world and constantly appeared at Chanel shows thanks to her close relationship with the brand. Together they looked like the perfect “fashion couple”!

People Constantly Discussed Their Romance Online

The relationship between Chalamet and Lily-Rose very quickly became a favorite topic for fans and tabloids. Every public appearance instantly turned into headlines, while photos of the couple collected millions of views.

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The internet especially obsessed over their style. Many people believed that together they looked like characters from a French arthouse movie - too beautiful, too fashionable, and too “perfect” for normal life.

An Unexpected Comparison...

Interestingly, later people online started comparing Lily-Rose with Kylie Jenner after news about Timothée’s new romance appeared. Some users claimed that Kylie supposedly started copying the actor’s ex-girlfriend’s style. 

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People noticed similar outfits, similar poses in photos, and even Lily’s famous habit of slightly pouting her lips in pictures. The internet literally started creating theories about Kylie “copying” Timothée’s ex...

The Perfect Love Story Ended Pretty Quickly

Despite the huge public interest, Lily-Rose and Timothée’s relationship didn’t last as long as fans hoped. In 2020 it became known that the couple had broken up. The actors almost never publicly discussed the reasons for the breakup, which only added even more mystery to the story. 

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But fans remembered their romance for a long time as one of the most beautiful and “aesthetic” relationships in young Hollywood. And honestly... for many fans, Lily-Rose Depp still remains the girl with whom Timothée Chalamet looked the most natural together...

Rumors About Non-Traditional Orientation…

Despite a huge number of romances, rumors about Timothée Chalamet’s non-traditional orientation have circulated online for years. These discussions started even when the actor was just becoming a new Hollywood star after the film Call Me by Your Name. In many ways, the reason was the film itself, his very emotional role, and his unusual personal image, as Chalamet has always looked softer and more refined compared to the traditional Hollywood “alpha male” type. 

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He comfortably wore bright outfits, enjoyed fashion experiments, and never tried to build a tough macho persona. For part of the internet, that was already enough to start building theories… The rumors became even louder after interviews and photoshoots with colleagues… 

Chalamet Was Practically Under a Microscope! 

Some fans were analyzing every gesture and expression, trying to find “hidden meanings.” However, the actor himself never confirmed anything and chose not to comment on speculation about his private life… At the same time, many fans defended him, saying that the internet is too quick to label celebrities who don’t fit into a stereotypical Hollywood masculine image.

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Over time, these discussions gradually faded… especially after his personal life became even more public due to a series of high-profile romances!

A Very Hot Summer Romance In Mexico!

After his breakup with Lily-Rose Depp, Chalamet did not stay single for long… In the summer of 2020, Western tabloids began reporting about his new relationship with Eiza González. Their romance started very unexpectedly. In June, paparazzi spotted the couple vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The photos instantly spread online because the actors were not hiding their affection at all. 

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In the pictures, they were seen hugging, kissing, sunbathing by the pool, and looking like a couple completely unconcerned about cameras around them. According to People, citing insiders, Timothée and Eiza flew in with friends on a private jet and spent several days at the luxurious Chileno Bay Resort…

Unexpected Breakup

As TMZ reported, sources said the couple looked very happy and spent most of their time together. “They really enjoyed the resort, relaxed, ate great food, and just enjoyed each other’s company,” an insider said. 

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Another source claimed that Eiza had recently broken up with Australian actor Luke Bracey and had been loosely in contact with Chalamet for some time. However, the romance turned out to be short-lived… By October 2020, media reported that the couple had officially split…

Sarah Talabi – A Strange Coachella Story…

In 2022, Chalamet once again unexpectedly became the center of dating rumors. This time, attention focused on his appearance with model and influencer Sarah Talabi at the Coachella festival.

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It all started when Sarah posted an Instagram story from the festival and tagged Timothée. She wrote that she had “the best time in the best company,” and the internet immediately began speculating about a possible relationship. The rumors intensified after Page Six directly asked Talabi whether she had kissed the actor at Coachella, and her response instantly went viral…

More Questions Than Answers…

At first, Sarah confirmed she did spend time with Chalamet at Coachella along with her twin sister Leah and friends. But when asked about a possible romance, she suddenly shifted the topic. “All people ask me is whether I kissed Timothée Chalamet at Coachella, and that’s a good question. But a better question is why world leaders are losing 1.2 trillion tons of ice every year due to global warming,” she said.

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After this answer, the internet became even more confused. Some believed she was avoiding the question, while others thought there was never anything serious between them. Interestingly, after several such high-profile romances, rumors about his “secret orientation” almost completely disappeared. The tabloids and fans began focusing more on real relationships with some of the most famous women in show business…

Career Problems He Also Faced…

Meanwhile, while journalists and fans constantly discussed his personal life, Chalamet mostly stayed silent and focused on his career. But things were not always smooth there either…Today, Timothée Chalamet looks like an actor who gets roles easily. However, just a few years ago, things were very different… and one of the most awkward stories in his career is connected to Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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When Chalamet received an award for Call Me by Your Name, he unexpectedly recalled a very stressful audition that happened about three years earlier. At the time, he auditioned for Spider-Man but things did not go as he expected…According to Chalamet, after reading the script he literally left the casting in panic…

He Failed The Audition So Badly He Remembered It For Years

As TMZ reported, the actor honestly admitted: “I read the script twice and left sweating, in full panic,” he said. He was so stressed that he even called his agent and asked for another chance.

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After that came a strange moment… Chalamet admitted he became almost obsessed with the idea of returning and trying again. He called his agent Brian Swardstrom and said he wanted to come back and read again.

He Wanted To Return – But Was Shocked By The Answer…

After hearing this, his agent cooled him down with a story about actress Sean Young, who once tried so hard to get the role of Catwoman that she showed up at the studio gates in costume, scaring the producers. The message was clear: in Hollywood, too much persistence can sometimes work against you.

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In the end, the role of Spider-Man went to Tom Holland. And honestly… it’s hard to imagine how different Chalamet’s career might have been if things had gone the other way.

After Success, He Almost Stopped Auditioning

The ironic part is that a few years later everything changed. After the success of Call Me by Your Name, Chalamet became one of the most in-demand young actors in Hollywood.

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He openly said that one of the best things about fame is no longer living in constant casting stress. “Honestly, one of the best things this past year is that I don’t have to constantly go to auditions anymore,” he said. And from there, his career only grew stronger…

A Role That Showed His Dramatic Side

One of the important projects in Timothée Chalamet’s career was Beautiful Boy, where he played a young man struggling with drug addiction opposite Steve Carell. The story is based on real events, so preparation required deep immersion. Chalamet spent weeks speaking with the real-life person who inspired his character in order to understand his emotions, struggles, and inner conflicts.

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For the role, he also went through noticeable physical transformation, losing about 8 kilograms, despite already having a naturally thin build. This approach was often compared to Christian Bale’s method acting transformations. Although the film was praised for performances, it did not gain major awards attention and remained somewhat underrated in his filmography.

Experience Working With Woody Allen

Another notable project was A Rainy Day in New York, where Chalamet played a leading role. The film was directed by 85-year-old Woody Allen, one of the most famous old-school Hollywood directors. Although Allen’s later work has become controversial and divisive, working with him was still an important professional step for Chalamet.

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The film was not a major box office or critical success but it helped strengthen his image as a serious dramatic actor rather than just a “sweet Hollywood boy.”

Historical Drama The King And A New Level Of His Career

In 2019, Chalamet starred in the historical film The King, produced by Netflix. The film was not a massive hit and did not receive unanimous critical acclaim but it allowed the actor to show a wide acting range. He portrayed a character who transforms from a carefree, reckless heir into a cold and calculating King of England…

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It was exactly these kinds of roles that fully established Chalamet as a young actor capable of handling not only romantic or light characters but also complex dramatic and historical figures with confidence.

The Role That Became One Of The Best In Timothée Chalamet’s Career

However many viewers and critics are convinced that the film Marty Supreme became one of Timothée Chalamet’s strongest works. At the center of the story is a bold and extremely ambitious young man named Marty Mauser, who dreams of becoming the best table tennis player in the world. In order to achieve his goal he is ready to do literally anything: fall out with loved ones, quit a decent job, break the law and gradually destroy his own life. The closer the character gets to his dream, the more his personality begins to change...

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To qualify for the World Championship in Japan and get a chance to face his main rival, Marty agrees even to humiliating deals when all other options are already exhausted. But it is precisely through failures and mistakes that the character gradually begins to understand what truly matters in life...and it is very interesting to watch!

Critics Were Delighted With His Performance

After the premiere many critics specifically highlighted Chalamet’s acting. On Rotten Tomatoes the film was described as a “large-scale and emotional story” that both showcases the charisma of the main character and reveals the dangerous side of toxic ambition. According to many reviewers, in Marty Supreme Timothée showed himself as a very confident, mature and genuinely powerful dramatic actor.

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Many viewers even wrote that after this film they stopped seeing Chalamet only as a “sweet boy” from romantic stories. In this role he appeared much tougher, more emotional and more complex than before. And this especially surprised even his long-time fans.

The Film Received Very Strong Ratings

Marty Supreme was warmly received by both audiences and film critics. On IMDb the film received a rating of 8.2 out of 10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scored 94% positive reviews from critics and 83% from audiences, and also received the Certified Fresh status. On Metacritic the film was rated 89 out of 100 with a “must-see” label.

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After the release of the film the internet once again literally exploded with discussions about Timothée Chalamet. Many began to say that roles like this would eventually lead him to the long-awaited Oscar. However that did not happen, and although many tried to connect it to the scandal we mentioned at the beginning of the article when Timothée called opera and ballet outdated, it is unlikely that this had any real connection to the award outcome.

Awards That Are Almost Impossible To Count

Nevertheless Timothée has accumulated a large number of important awards and nominations. For example, for the film Beautiful Boy he received nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards), where his dramatic performance in a role about addiction was especially praised by critics. Later came other major projects, including Dune, which became a global blockbuster and brought him even more nominations.

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Special attention from critics also went to his roles in The King, Wonka and other major projects, where Chalamet consistently appeared on shortlists of leading awards and festivals. He has also repeatedly become a laureate and nominee of critics’ awards and international film associations, which only strengthened his reputation as one of the most successful young actors of his generation. And it seems that much more is still ahead for him!

The Romance Nobody Believed In At First

And of course, another topic people constantly talk about is Timothée Chalamet’s romance with Kylie Jenner! When rumors about Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet first appeared online, the internet literally refused to believe it. For many people, this couple seemed way too strange and unexpected...

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Kylie - the biggest star of the Kardashian-Jenner family, a billionaire and the queen of social media. Timothée - a private actor with the reputation of a “complicated creative guy” who loves basketball and arthouse movies more than glamorous parties...

The Mystery Only Worked In Their Favor...

At first, the relationship developed almost completely in secret. Paparazzi published blurry photos where Kylie and Timothée hid under caps and masks. 

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Media outlets discussed how they arrived at each other’s houses separately to avoid attention. But this mystery only made people even more interested. The more they tried to hide - the more the internet wanted to know the truth...

Their First Public Appearance Exploded The Internet More Than Beyoncé’s Concert Itself!

The real sensation started after Beyoncé’s concert in September 2023. That was the moment when Kylie and Timothée officially appeared together in public for the first time. And even though Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Adele were all sitting in the VIP section that night, every camera quickly switched to just one couple...

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Videos of Kylie and Timothée holding hands, laughing, dancing and kissing instantly went viral. The internet was shocked by how relaxed and natural they looked together. And after the US Open, the situation completely spiraled out of control. While Novak Djokovic was playing in the final, social media only talked about how Chalamet was feeding Kylie nuggets and taking photos of her on his phone. Those pictures literally became memes...

Kylie Becomes A Completely Different Person Around Timothée?

As TMZ wrote, many fans noticed something strange: around Timothée, Kylie seemed to start changing. The internet actively discussed how she suddenly looked calmer, simpler and even less “perfect” than before when she was with him. Instead of her usual cold Instagram-diva image, next to Chalamet she often looked relaxed and genuinely happy.

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People especially talked about the moment at the Prada show when Kylie accidentally revealed her phone lock screen with a picture of Timothée kissing her on the cheek. For someone who spent years controlling every image of her life, this looked surprisingly personal and sincere. Many people then wrote that Chalamet seemed to be the first man in a long time with whom Kylie actually looked in love, not just part of a beautiful PR story.

Wedding Rumors And A Very Strange Prenup

The more serious the relationship became, the more rumors about a possible wedding started appearing in the media. The conversations became especially loud after Kylie regularly started accompanying Timothée to award shows, while the actor himself publicly thanked her on stage at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 for supporting him over the past three years. Western tabloids immediately started writing that the Kardashian family was allegedly already discussing a possible prenup agreement. 

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According to some media outlets, the discussions were focused on protecting Kylie’s massive fortune and businesses, including Kylie Cosmetics. At the same time, the couple themselves still have not officially confirmed any engagement or wedding plans. Moreover, people close to Chalamet have repeatedly said that the actor is very careful about publicity and hates turning his personal life into a show. But the internet simply cannot stop anymore... Fans continue searching for “hidden hints” in literally every ring, shared photo or comment they leave for each other.

From An Unexpected Couple To One Of Hollywood’s Most Talked-About Stories

Not that long ago, many people were convinced that Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s romance would last only a few months at most. They seemed way too different to the public. But over time, something unexpected happened - this strange incompatibility actually turned them into one of the most talked-about couples in modern show business. Today every single appearance they make instantly becomes viral. The internet discusses their clothes, gestures, kisses, basketball games and even the way they look at each other during award shows. 

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And the most interesting thing is that while some people are convinced this is the perfect modern power couple, others still do not understand how introverted Timothée and the most media-famous girl on the internet even ended up together. But the fact remains the same - people have been talking about them literally everywhere for several years already. And it feels like this story is still very far from over... Because fans are now waiting not only for a possible Kylie and Timothée wedding but also for new major Chalamet movies. Judging by his career, his biggest roles and biggest awards are most likely still ahead of him...