A festive decoration at Kris Jenner's home has provided the clearest signal yet that the relationship between her daughter, Kylie Jenner, and actor Timothée Chalamet has reached a significant milestone. The detail, spotted on a custom gingerbread house, serves as a symbolic welcome into one of the world's most famous families.
The Gingerbread Proof
The evidence was shared on Instagram by Atiana De La Hoya, the stepdaughter of Travis Barker, who is married to Kourtney Kardashian. The photograph showed the elaborate gingerbread house display at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday and Christmas celebrations. The roof of the house was meticulously decorated with the names of all her children and grandchildren.
Significantly, on the far right-hand side of the roof, sections were dedicated to both Kylie and Timothée's names, placed side-by-side. This inclusion is being widely interpreted as proof that the two-time Oscar nominee has been formally embraced by the Kardashian-Jenner clan, cementing his status within the family's inner circle.
A Strategic Partnership
Observers note that Chalamet, 29, has seemingly adopted a new approach to publicity during his two-year romance with the 28-year-old reality star and business mogul. An industry source told Page Six, "Timmy's been 'Kardashian-ized.'" His marketing strategy for his latest film, the ping-pong drama Marty Supreme, leaned heavily into Gen Z-focused fashion drops and internet culture, moving away from traditional media.
This shift was exemplified when Kylie served as his promotional partner at the film's LA premiere on December 8. The couple wore matching orange Chrome Hearts outfits, making a bold, coordinated statement. Furthermore, Jenner is expected to accompany Chalamet to the upcoming Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards in January, where he is nominated for Best Actor.
Navigating Public and Private Life
Despite their high-profile status, the pair have carefully managed their public image. They were first linked in April 2023 and confirmed their romance when seen kissing at a Beyoncé concert that September. However, they have largely kept their relationship off social media, and Kylie has not discussed it on the family's Hulu show, The Kardashians.
This discretion led to breakup speculation last month when they hadn't been seen together for several weeks, following a public appearance at a New York Yankees game in October. Chalamet further fuelled the mystery by telling Vogue he "will not talk about" the relationship. Yet, the gingerbread house revelation, coupled with their united front at the Marty Supreme premiere, strongly indicates the relationship is not only ongoing but deepening.
The couple's history includes walking their first red carpet together at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome in May, though Kylie has previously opted to join him inside ceremonies like the Oscars and Golden Globes to keep the focus on his work. An insider noted of her Golden Globes approach, "Kylie didn't want to make it about them. She wanted this night to be all about Timothée."
