Summary
- Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are alleged to have been romantically linked since April 2023, but they have not publicly confirmed their relationship.
- The couple has been keeping their romance low-key and casual.
- There is speculation that Kylie's mom Kris Jenner may have played a part in setting them up.
Kylie Jenner's relationship with Timothée Chalamet has been of ongoing discussion. Despite numerous sources flat-out claiming that they were dating each other, neither party has publicly confirmed the alleged romance. Although, tons of evidence seems to say that they have been involved in a secret tryst. This buzz started not long after Kylie split from Travis Scott, the father of her two kids.
Kylie and Travis had their ups and downs over the years, but now they work together as co-parents for their daughter Stormi and son Aire. Kylie and Timothée have been romantically linked since April 2023, but the power couple weren't flaunting their romance for the world to see. Even so, sources close to the KarJenner family shared that they were an item. This begs the question if Kylie's famous momager, Kris Jenner, might have played a part in setting them up. Was this pairing more of a show than a real romance?
Is Kylie Jenner Dating Timothée Chalamet?
Dating rumors started when reports emerged that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott broke up in either late 2022 or early 2023. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were then said to have crossed paths in person for the first time at a Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show during Paris Couture Week. A video of them laughing together at the event was posted by the celebrity gossip Instagram account Deuxmoi.
Their next public meeting would be a Vanity Fair's 2023 Oscars after-party in March, although they weren't spotted together or captured in any photographs, rumors spread of a romance beginning in early April. An anonymous informant tipped off Deuxmoi first, claiming that these two have been an item since January.
The rumors escalated when a photograph spread online showing Jenner's luxury black Range Rover parked outside Chalamet's Beverly Hills abode, though neither Jenner nor Chalamet were in sight.
Adding more fuel to the rumors, reports circulated that the pair enjoyed a date night at Tito's Tacos in Santa Monica. DailyMail.com shared that Chalamet was seen hopping into another of Jenner's cars, apparently heading to the L.A. taco stand where they enjoyed a meal in the back seat.
An insider spoke to Us Weekly and claimed that the rumored romance was still in its early stages. "Kylie and Timothée have only hung out a couple of times, so it's not that serious yet. But she's having a good time learning more about him and is open to seeing where this leads," the source shared. "It's quite new, so it's hard to predict, but so far, she's intrigued."
The insider went on, describing how Timothée's respectful and charming nature really impressed Kylie. "He treats Kylie with genuine respect and has a way of making her laugh. They connect easily in conversation. He's not the kind of guy she's been with before, but there's a great chemistry between them."
"They're keeping things low-key and casual for now. It's not a heavy, serious thing, but Kylie is definitely enjoying her time with Timothée and seeing where it leads," the source added. "It's a refreshing change for her compared to her past relationships. This is all new and exhilarating."
Another source close to People mentioned that for Jenner, being a mom is still her top priority. "Kylie likes dating, but being a mom is her main focus. The relationship isn't anything serious," the insider added.
"Their comfort level around each other is growing, but Kylie wants to go with the flow and take each day as it comes," the source explained. "Her family supports her doing what feels right, and they're all behind her."
The source also revealed that Travis Scott, Jenner's ex, wasn't exactly thrilled with her new romance, but he's prioritizing co-parenting and their shared responsibilities. "Travis isn't exactly thrilled about Kylie moving on, but they are handling their co-parenting relationship well and focusing on being the best parents they can be."
Fast-forward to June 2023, and we finally got a glimpse of Jenner and Chalamet together in photographs. The Daily Mail shared images from two separate days when the pair were seen strolling alongside each other while holding hot drinks, at the actor's Beverly Hills home.
Did Timothee Chalamet Break Up With Kylie Jenner?
In early August, Life & Style reported that Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet had broken up, the outlet seemed to suggest that Chalamet might have ended things. The news spread like wildfire on social media, but then TMZ reported that sources close to the couple denied the rumors.
These insiders clarified that just because Jenner and Chalamet haven't been seen together publicly recently doesn't mean they've called it quits. The sources asserted, “Our sources say everything is cool between the two, they're still an item, and ‘any reports that say otherwise are false.’” Furthermore, one source advised readers bluntly to "not believe everything they read."
Toward the end of August, another round of rumors emerged, suggesting a split between the pair, and source this time was Jenner's own Instagram. Observant fans deduced that the Kardashians star might have signaled the end of her rumored romance with Chalamet through her Instagram post.
The photos displayed Jenner in a red cone bra, paired with a tan corset and a short skirt that accentuated her curves.
Comments flooded the post's comments section, with many interpreting the post as Kylie confirming the break-up. One commenter mused, "I knew she wouldn't survive this 'soft classy' era without her skin itching to reveal more skin lol it's her nature to thirst trap," while another theorized, "She definitely broke up with Timothée."
However, Deux Moi, as of August 25th, 2023, claimed they are still dating in secret.
Did Kris Jenner Set Up Kylie Jenner And Timothee Chalamet?
The buzz about a potential romance blooming between Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet arrived just when many thought it was needed, prompting speculation that Kris Jenner might have orchestrated this connection to boost the Kardashians' ratings.
In the earlier part of 2023, various reports indicated a decline in the Kardashian and Jenner family's prominence and popularity with the public. There was a lot of speculation that Gen Z preferred more authentic celebrities and therefore the Kardashians' were losing their relevance.
Fans began to wonder whether Kris Jenner had strategically crafted a link between Kylie and the actor, a rising star in Hollywood, to redirect more attention towards the family and counteract their seemingly fading popularity.
However, it's important to note that these musings are pure fan speculation, and there's no concrete evidence to confirm the validity of this theory.
