Oscar-nominated actor Timothee Chalamet has sparked fresh speculation about his personal life after sharing cosy photos with a new canine companion, as intense rumours continue to swirl regarding the status of his romance with reality star and business mogul Kylie Jenner.
A Furry Friend for the Holidays
Chalamet, 29, recently posted a series of relaxed holiday season images to his Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into his festive downtime. In one particularly endearing shot, the Wonka star is seen lounging on a sofa with one arm wrapped around a tiny, unnamed puppy. The actor appeared blissfully content, choosing to focus his social media narrative on this new four-legged friend rather than addressing the persistent gossip about his love life.
This post comes directly after the Daily Mail exclusively reported, citing insiders, that Chalamet had ended his relationship with Jenner. The couple have not been photographed together in public since October 8, when they attended a New York Yankees baseball game at Yankee Stadium.
Maintaining a Private Romance
Jenner, 28, and Chalamet have been notoriously private about their relationship since they were first linked in April 2023. They made their first major public appearance as a couple that September, sharing a passionate kiss at a Beyoncé concert. Despite occasionally being spotted together at high-profile events—including front-row seats at New York Knicks basketball games and walking their first red carpet together at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome in May—they have consistently kept their romance off social media.
In a recent Vogue profile, Chalamet firmly shut down any discussion about Jenner. "I will not talk about it," he stated, adding, "I don’t say that with any fear, I just don’t have anything to say." Sources have previously suggested that Chalamet's desire for privacy stems from his wish to be recognised primarily as a serious actor.
Jenner has mirrored this discretion, refraining from mentioning Chalamet on her family's Hulu series, The Kardashians. An insider told Page Six that during awards season, Jenner would often join Chalamet inside ceremonies after the red carpet to ensure the focus remained on his professional achievements. "Kylie didn’t want to make it about them. She wanted this night to be all about Timothee," the source explained.
The History and the Future
Jenner, who shares two children—daughter Stormi, 7, and son Aire, 3—with ex-boyfriend Travis Scott, has a history of high-profile relationships, including a prior long-term involvement with rapper Tyga. Her connection with Chalamet has been one of the most watched celebrity pairings of the past year.
As the new year begins, the actor's decision to introduce a puppy to his followers, while remaining silent on his relationship with Jenner, has only amplified public curiosity. Whether this signifies a fresh start or simply a festive moment with a pet, fans and commentators alike are left to read between the lines of his social media posts.
