Timothée Chalamet was spotted looking completely carefree and smiling broadly while enjoying a night out with friends in Hollywood on Friday. This cheerful appearance came just days after news broke that the actor and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner had ended their relationship.
The On-Again, Off-Again Romance
The 29-year-old Dune star and the 28-year-old Kylie Cosmetics billionaire first set tongues wagging when their unexpected romance began in April 2023. The pair reportedly met at Paris Fashion Week, sparking a relationship that has been subject to constant speculation about its status ever since.
On Tuesday, the Daily Mail reported official 'trouble in paradise' for the high-profile couple. One source claimed that Chalamet 'broke up with Kylie', adding that this wasn't the first time this had happened. 'She talked him into getting back together. She is crazy about him so that could well happen again,' the insider revealed.
Signs of Strain and Public Appearances
Despite the potential for reconciliation, Chalamet showed no signs of distress during his Friday night outing. The actor flashed a carefree grin while leaving a popular Hollywood hotspot with his buddies, appearing as if he didn't have a single worry.
A second source suggested to Daily Mail that the relationship might not be completely over. 'There is trouble in paradise, but they aren't completely over,' they stated, highlighting that filming commitments have created distance. 'She feels that she has to chase him. She is putting in the work more than him.'
The Vogue Interview Fallout
The timing of the split coincides with Chalamet's recent Vogue cover interview, which many fans interpreted as containing subtle swipes at Jenner. The magazine noted that the actor 'will not talk about his relationship', quoting him as saying, 'I don't say that with any fear, I just don't have anything to say.'
Although he avoided discussing his romance, Chalamet did acknowledge entering a new life stage. He mentioned his sister's new baby and co-star Zendaya's engagement to Tom Holland, hinting that fatherhood 'could be on the radar' for him.
Meanwhile, Jenner maintained similar privacy in her own 2024 British Vogue profile, stating that 'privacy is so important to me in life.' However, according to Radar, the makeup mogul wasn't pleased about Chalamet's reluctance to publicly acknowledge their relationship.
Insiders revealed that Jenner believed they were ready to be more public and felt blindsided by his casual dismissal of the topic. 'Kylie was really upset by how casually Timothée dismissed the question,' a friend told Radar. 'She honestly believed they were past the point of hiding things.'
The source added that Jenner has been 'shocking and heartbroken' but is trying to maintain a positive front for fans through 'happy' social media posts.
The Effort Imbalance
Their demanding schedules have reportedly strained the relationship further. One insider familiar with the situation explained that Jenner has been the one consistently 'reaching out, calling, visiting' but is beginning to feel she's putting in all the effort.
'She's traveled everywhere to support Timothée, but he rarely returns the favor. It's starting to really bother her,' the source revealed.
Industry observers note that Chalamet has never been one to put his relationships in the spotlight. In their more than two and a half years together, he never appeared on The Kardashians, attended the Met Gala with her, or posted publicly about her—not even a birthday acknowledgement.
Relationship experts are weighing in on the dynamic. Trauma counselor Audrey Hope cautioned that 'relationships get ugly when one party loves you more' than the other. She added, 'The fact that Kylie Jenner is at all Timothée's events and he does not reciprocate in the same way is a big deal. It shows that something is afoot in paradise.'
