Kylie Jenner's Deliberate Red Carpet Absence at the BAFTAs with Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner, the 28-year-old reality television star and entrepreneur, has consistently shown support for her boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, 30, at various high-profile awards ceremonies throughout the current season. However, she has adopted a strategic approach by typically avoiding joint appearances on the red carpet, a tactic that was notably evident at the recent BAFTA Awards in London.
A Pattern of Private Support at Public Events
The couple, who have been in a relationship since 2023, have made several public appearances together this awards season, including at the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics' Choice Awards. At the BAFTAs, where Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme, Jenner was photographed inside the ceremony sitting alongside him, but she did not accompany him on the red carpet. Instead, she reportedly entered through alternative, quieter entrances to maintain a low profile.
Both celebrities were dressed in striking black attire for the event. Chalamet wore a custom all-black Givenchy suit, while Jenner opted for a form-fitting black gown adorned with silver diamanté detailing across the chest. This marked their second joint attendance at the BAFTAs, having also been present at the 2025 ceremony together.
Reasons Behind the Red Carpet Avoidance
Insiders suggest that Jenner's decision to skip red carpets is intentional, aimed at preventing her from overshadowing Chalamet's professional achievements and preserving the privacy of their relationship. A source previously told Grazia Daily that the couple likely avoids walking the red carpet together to keep their personal and professional lives distinct. This approach reflects a broader trend among Generation Z A-list couples in Hollywood, who seek to maintain individual identities and avoid excessive public scrutiny.
The insider explained, "It's obvious they have an agreement not to make their relationship front and centre. They clearly want to maintain their own identities and make a concerted effort to stay out of each other's limelight. They don't want to have to offer up every detail of their private life in exchange for publicity, having seen the potential damage it can cause to public-facing relationships."
Public Displays of Affection and Future Plans
Despite their preference for privacy, the couple has not shied away from expressing their affection publicly. At the Critics' Choice Awards last month, Chalamet thanked Jenner in his acceptance speech, saying, "Lastly, I'll just say, thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Jenner responded visibly, smiling and mouthing "I love you" back to him.
Their relationship began after they met at the Jean Paul Gaultier show during Paris Fashion Week in January 2023, with rumours emerging in April of that year. They made their first public appearance at a Beyoncé concert, where they were seen kissing, and were later photographed together at the US Open. Jenner, who shares two children, Stormi and Aire, with former partner Travis Scott, has reportedly expressed a desire to have a child with Chalamet. A source told Heat Magazine, "Tim 100% wants to be a dad and Kylie's totally baby crazy. [Her children] Stormi and Aire are getting so big, she's starting to miss having a baby around."
This blend of public support and private discretion highlights the couple's careful navigation of fame, as they balance personal happiness with professional demands in the spotlight.
