Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after making controversial comments about people who choose not to have children during his recent Vogue cover interview.
The Controversial Remarks
The 29-year-old actor, currently dating Kylie Jenner, recounted watching an interview with a friend who was 'bragging about not having kids and how much time it afforded them to do other stuff'. Chalamet revealed his immediate reaction was: 'Like, holy s***. Oh my God. Bleak.'
While the Vogue interviewer noted that Chalamet 'knows some people can't have children or are never in a position to', the Dune star doubled down on his position, stating he 'does believe procreation is the reason we're here'.
Social Media Backlash Erupts
The comments from the actor, known for his substantial female fanbase, quickly drew criticism across social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter).
One critic pointed out the apparent hypocrisy: 'Timothée Chalamet is making fun of people who chose to not have kids while turning 30 next month with no kids?? Getting a little behind buddy.'
Another user connected his remarks to his high-profile relationship: 'You don't want kids? For Timothée Chalamet that's bleak. And to think his fans swore he was above a Kardashian hahaha,' referencing his romance with Jenner.
The backlash intensified as more users defended their life choices: 'Timothée Chalamet can f*** right off. Why is it his or ANYONES business if someone has kids or not? I don't have or want kids and I can assure you my life is not "bleak".'
Broader Cultural Context
Chalamet's comments arrive as increasing numbers of women in the United States are choosing to remain child-free. According to CBS News, the average number of children an American woman will have during her lifetime has dropped to 1.6 and may continue falling.
Several factors contribute to this trend, including people marrying later in life and financial concerns about raising families. Vogue highlighted that the average cost to raise a child has reached $310,000, making parenthood increasingly viewed as a luxury, particularly for those considering multiple children.
Despite the widespread criticism, not all fans turned against the Wonka star. One supporter humorously commented: 'Hopefully he'll have children with me,' demonstrating that his remarks didn't entirely alienate his fanbase.
The interview published shortly before Daily Mail sources claimed Chalamet had 'broken up with Kylie' Jenner, who has two children with rapper Travis Scott. During the Vogue conversation, Chalamet mentioned that having children 'could be on the radar' for him someday.
