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Kylie Jenner Turns 29: Inside Her and Timothée Chalamet’s Romance

When rumors first linked reality TV titan Kylie Jenner and Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet in early 2023, pop-culture fans were skeptical.

(L-R) Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the Los Angeles premiere of A24's "Marty Supreme" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on December 08, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
© (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)(L-R) Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the Los Angeles premiere of A24's "Marty Supreme" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on December 08, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

On paper, pairing a Calabasas beauty mogul with an A-list arthouse cinema darling seemed like an unlikely match.

Years later, the duo has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most captivating, low-key power couples. Here is a look back at how their romance began, key milestones, and where they stand today.

The Origins: A European Encounter

The pair first crossed paths in January 2023 while attending the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. Viral video footage captured the two sharing a brief, charming conversation backstage.

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By April 2023, rumors erupted when Jenner’s black Range Rover was spotted parked outside Chalamet’s Beverly Hills residence. Anonymous sources confirmed the two were quietly spending time together away from red carpet cameras, keeping their early dates intentionally low-profile.

Going Public: The Renaissance Tour and Award Season Sparks

After months of private dates, the couple made their official public debut in September 2023 at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Photographed chatting, laughing, and sharing affection in the VIP section alongside Kendall Jenner and Travis Scott, the outing confirmed their relationship status.

Days later, they attended the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City, followed by high-profile appearances at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards.

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Their biggest public moment arrived at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, where Chalamet was nominated for his lead role in Wonka. Seated together inside the auditorium, cameras captured intimate, candid moments between the pair during commercial breaks, turning them into the night’s most talked-about story.

Supporting Empires Behind the Scenes

Despite their demanding professional schedules—ranging from Chalamet’s grueling filming schedules for Dune: Part Two and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown to Jenner’s global fashion launches—the pair prioritized supporting each other’s milestones.

Jenner flew out to international press tours for Chalamet’s premieres, while the actor quietly attended private launch events for her fashion brand, Khy. Friends close to the couple noted that their connection thrived on mutual independence and a shared desire to keep their core relationship private away from social media algorithms.

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Where They Stand Today

Entering 2026, Jenner and Chalamet remain remarkably solid. Rather than flooding social media with staged photos, they maintain a private, grounded home life in Los Angeles, occasionally spotted on quiet dinner dates or attending low-key cultural events.

By balancing extreme global fame with intentional privacy, Kylie and Timothée have proven that their relationship is far more than a fleeting Hollywood crossover—it’s a lasting partnership built on genuine connection.

Carolina is a bilingual entertainment and sports writer fluent in English and Spanish. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES) in Buenos Aires and has a solid background in media and public affairs. In 2020, she won first place in journalistic feature writing at the EXPOCOM-FADECCOS competition, which brings together student work from universities across Argentina. She also completed a year-and-a-half internship in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Argentina, where she worked closely with journalists and media operations. Carolina specializes in entertainment writing, with a focus on celebrity news, as well as romantic and drama films.

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