Fans of reality TV star and business mogul Kylie Jenner are in a frenzy, convinced she is now engaged to her actor boyfriend, Timothee Chalamet. The speculation ignited after the 28-year-old posted a social media video showcasing a dramatic new haircut, but it was the enormous diamond ring on her finger that truly stole the show.
The Sparkling Clue That Set the Internet Alight
In the clip, Jenner is seen sitting in her vehicle, focusing on her freshly cut hair. However, eagle-eyed followers immediately zoomed in on the large, eye-catching diamond ring adorning the little finger of her left hand. The mum-of-two captioned the post, "Got a fresh haircut don’t talk to meeeee," but commenters had other ideas. One fan quickly noted, "It HAS to be an engagement ring because it’s too big to be fitted for her pinky." Others flooded the comments with messages like "Mrs. Chalamet has never looked this beautiful" and "Kylie Chalamet," fuelling the engagement narrative.
A Public Declaration of Love at the Critics Choice Awards
The ring speculation follows a very public and heartfelt moment between the couple just days earlier. At the Critics Choice Awards, where Chalamet, 30, won Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme, he dedicated part of his acceptance speech to Jenner. Addressing her directly, he said, "Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Cameras captured a visibly moved Jenner mouthing "I love you" back to him from the audience.
This display came after reports had circulated that the pair, who made their relationship official on the red carpet at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Italy in May 2025, had split. According to body language expert Darren Stanton, their overt affection served a strategic purpose. He explained that such "public gestures and declarations of love" provide "social proof and relationship validation," sending a clear message that their romance is "real, secure and intentional" and designed for the long term.
Strategic Affection to Silence the Doubters
Stanton, speaking on behalf of Press Box PR, elaborated that the couple's actions are a calculated move to control the narrative. "They're very strategic about where they display these moments," he stated, pointing to the high-profile awards ceremony. "Timing is very important and they tend to do this when there's a lot of press and media present, so they get maximum attention. Kylie especially is very media trained and controlled."
Whether the dazzling ring is a promise of things to come or simply a stunning piece of jewellery remains to be officially confirmed. However, the combination of the new bling and Chalamet's recent award-winning proclamation has successfully shifted the conversation from breakup rumours to wedding bells, proving the power of a well-timed public display.
