Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalament have become one of the hottest young couples in Hollywood, and they're certainly not afraid of public displays of affection.
Take last night for example: The 28-year-old actor and 26-year-old reality star made sure all eyes were on them as they turned the 2024 Golden Globes into a date night by showing up late before They ignored the celebrations around them to spend the evening engaged in PDA.
An onlooker told that Timothee and Kylie only had eyes for each other in the packed room: “They were sitting at their table staring at each other.”
“During the commercial break they didn't talk to anyone, they just kissed…it looked like doggie love, like high school.”
The two have been together since the beginning of 2023 and have increased their public appearances together in recent months.
But could the three-time Oscar-nominated star's association with the Kardashian brand hinder rather than help him?
Fans have pondered the question. “Everyone is at a loss about Timothee and Kylie as a couple, because the coming together of a Fashion Nova IG villain and an indie bro defies all the preconceived notions we have about dating.” “It's a groundbreaking piece of work,” wrote a fan.
Speaking to FEMAIL brand expert Emily Austen, she explained that the “Kylie effect” could be damaging Timothee's brand with fans.
An onlooker told that Timothee and Kylie only had eyes for each other in the packed room: “It looked like puppy love, like high school.”
The 28-year-old Wonka star, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for the film, held onto his 26-year-old lover's hand as they arrived late for the ceremony and were ushered in became
Timothee is known for his quirky “indie boy” style. He is pictured at the Wonka premieres in Tokyo (left) and Paris (right).
“Timothee has enchanted fans with his rise to fame and unorthodox take on Hollywood.”
“He's a total outsider, French (Europeans are sexy), he doesn't have the Hollywood look – muscles, physique, fashion sense.”
“He has feminine energy, dresses energetically and eschews the traditional trappings of celebrity culture.” He has brought an endearing curiosity to his personality.
“His girlfriend Kylie Jenner couldn't be more opposite. She's all grown up on TV, sharing every intimate detail of her life, her business, her bank account, her routine, and her journey to motherhood.
“She lives unapologetically in the public eye and outside the credible Hollywood acting scene.” “Although she is incredibly successful in her own right, as an influencer she is not without critics who question her career choice,” she added.
Kylie and Timothee were said to have sparked a romance after they both attended the Jean-Paul Gaultier fashion show on January 25, 2023.
Then, in mid-April, as news of their connection broke, Kylie's Range Rover was seen in the driveway of Timothee's Beverly Hills home.
That same month, a People source reported that the stars were “hanging out and getting to know each other,” while another insider revealed that they “spend time together every week” but that it's “not serious.”
Kylie and Timothee started their relationship off hard by putting on a cozy show at Beyoncé's concert in September, which was also attended by her ex-boyfriend and the father of her two children, Travis Scott.
In a clip shared on social media, the couple was seen kissing and flirting at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, during the singer's third and final LA Renaissance tour stop.
While Kylie has typically dated rappers, fans were amused by her relationship with Hollywood star Timothee.
The rarely seen couple turned the 2024 Golden Globes into a date night by showing up late before ignoring the festivities around them and spending the evening getting PDA
The very public smooch between Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet at the Golden Globes caused a stir on social media on Sunday night
Sweet appeal! Wonka star Timothee Chalamet poses with selfies at the London premiere of his new film on Tuesday night; The 27-year-old French-American star has so far seen hundreds of fans stop by the world premieres to catch a glimpse of him
On November 20th in Tokyo, Chalamet, dressed in a lavender PVC jumpsuit, spent time chatting with his fans at the film's Japanese premiere
Chalamet and a fan in London at the UK premiere on November 27th; The star is currently the hottest property in Hollywood
The actor became famous for “Call me by your name,” Luca Guadagnino’s 2017 film about a gay summer romance.
Six years later, the curly-haired, fashion-savvy actor – with a “non-threatening energy” – is at the peak of his filmmaking abilities.
So what's the appeal of the down-to-earth star, who grew up in New York and is known to be close to his family?
Emily added that the pairing won't cause any harm in the long run.
“The Kylie Effect could damage Timothee's credibility with fans, but is unlikely to have any impact on long-term contracts and the film's success,” she added.
“Given that he's objectively talented and has his own career before Kylie, he has his own fan base.”
“Bringing Kylie's massive fan base and earning potential into the mix is ultimately a positive.” Assuming he doesn't change his look – the quirky indie vibe is a big part of his appeal – Johnny Depp has had a similar influence. No doubt the Wonka casting took this into account.
“Timothee has stayed out of the spotlight for the sake of it, and displays of affection like last night's Golden Globes seem seemingly at odds with the version of him we think we know.”
“The real testing point will be if fans and producers feel like T is diluting his core brand aesthetic because he's dating Kylie,” she added.
Emily added that Chalamet can count on a broader fan base because she's not a classic brooding, over-muscled alpha Hollywood star.
She says: “From what you hear, he's an unlikely superstar.” “He's by no means the archetypal alpha male that was once touted as the iconic Hollywood framework for success.”
People love the bilingual New Yorker, she says, because he's a classic “cinnamon roll man,” the term for a new kind of heartthrob who offers toxic masculinity to a learned two-fingered man.
“There is something calming about his feminine energy; We think he would be nice to us. There is a vulnerability that he has been willing to show on many occasions, previously commenting that he felt the promotional cycles for his films had a negative impact on his mental health.
“It's a Harry Styles-like energy that is non-threatening, grounded and allows us to connect with him as an individual.”
His biggest romance yet with Kylie has catapulted him into another stratosphere of fame.
Two of the most famous people in the world…but Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have kept their relationship low-key (pictured, the couple enjoys tennis at the US Open in New York this summer)
Dating Jenner has seen Chalamet's fanbase grow as her followers – she has 399 million followers on Instagram – join in her romance (pictured at the WSJ Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards in New York).
Unstarry: Brand expert Emily Austen says part of the 27-year-old's huge appeal is that he is approachable and vulnerable
Her fans – she has 399 million followers on Instagram – also seem to be in love with him.
“Dating Kylie Jenner probably isn't compatible with staying under the radar.” “We also feel like we know her, having watched her grow up on TV,” Emily continued.
“There are few public appearances together, no amorous selfies, and it all adds to the feeling that these are two people privately reflecting on each other and their relationship.”
“Kylie has amassed a huge following across the globe and fans will no doubt be surprised by the pairing – considering Kylie has previously revealed what her perfect man looks and acts like.”
Haddy Folivi, publicist and brand expert, added that the Karjenner brand is “one of the biggest in the world” – so it could make Timothee a “Hollywood darling.”
“His die-hard fans will probably complain a bit, as will Kylie's, but I don't think it will affect his deals, which is ultimately the most important thing, right?” If anything, I think it will allow for more deals in terms of both films and brand deals, and he's well on his way to becoming the next Hollywood darling.
“Kylie also knows what she's doing by choosing someone more edgy to make her seem less cute. Ultimately I think it's a deal, I mean a romance, that will benefit both of them commercially.”
The black-haired actor is more than excited about a fashion shoot – he'll be making a splash for Vogue in September 2022 – and, like Styles, isn't afraid of unusual stage outfits.
When it comes to brand collaborations, just like his acting career, he often opts for less than mainstream partnerships, including with Swedish vegan shoe brand Tretorn.
Related: Chalamet is famously close to his family, his sister Pauline, his French father Marc and his New York mother Nicole
Early break: The star found fame in Call me by your name, Luca Guadagnino's film about a gay summer romance six years ago, when he was just 21
When his star rose, things changed a little; When he agreed to represent Chanel Bleu this year, a certain Martin Scorsese directed the accompanying film.
The star is also known to be close to his family – he grew up in the Big Apple with his French father Marc, New Yorker Nicole Flender and his sister Pauline.
Austen says: “He often talked about his connection to his family, and that ultimately makes him incredibly likeable.”
“Timothee has remained authentic in his unusual style – seemingly unchanged by fame and fame.”
“He quietly pushes boundaries.” He is not a strident activist. He shows up for causes that matter to him, and amidst his large fan base, he appears as the same person he was before.
“The idea of someone unchanged by their fame and bound to reality is very likeable.” In many ways, Timothee is the underdog story, and he gives hope to a number of people who feel like they don't fit in fit what society tells us.”