On November 11, 2023, Timothée Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, made headlines during the live taping of Saturday Night Live, where she offered insights into her son’s highly publicized relationship with Kylie Jenner. This interview, which later appeared in The Independent on April 22, 2024, marked her first comments regarding the couple’s one-year romance.
Flender attended the Saturday Night Live session to support Chalamet during his hosting debut. She took the opportunity to speak with the press, describing Jenner as,
“A lovely girl,”
while expressing her pride in seeing her son “surrounded by love and support.”
An Overview of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s Relationship
Chalamet, 28, and Jenner, 26, began their romantic journey in April 2023, following initial rumors from DeuxMoi and reports from TMZ about their meeting in Los Angeles. Their relationship garnered public attention when they shared a kiss in the VIP section during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour concert in Inglewood in September 2023.
The couple continued to make appearances together, attending notable events, including the US Open and the 2023 Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards, where Jenner was honored for her brand, Kylie Cosmetics. Despite their visible outings, the couple is known for keeping their social media updates scarce and engaging selectively with paparazzi.
Flender’s remarks come amid persistent speculation regarding the dynamics of Khai and Chalamet’s romance, especially in light of their busy careers. Chalamet, who gained fame for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as Dune: Part Two and Call Me by Your Name, consciously maintains a low profile regarding his personal life. On the other hand, Jenner’s affiliation with the Kardashian-Jenner family subjects her relationships to constant media scrutiny, following her previous relationship with Travis Scott, with whom she shares children.
To date, Chalamet has refrained from publicly addressing his mother’s comments. Previously in interviews, he has skillfully sidestepped questions about his love life, focusing instead on his professional commitments. In an interview featured in GQ magazine in November 2023, he acknowledged the intrusive nature of media attention, stating:
“You’ve got to embrace the circus if you’re going to be in it.”
Similarly, Kylie Jenner has chosen to limit public discussions about her personal relationships. In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine on November 8, she shared little about Chalamet but noted she is “in a really good place.”
In terms of their career advancements, Timothée Chalamet’s latest movie, A Complete Unknown, has garnered eight nominations for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, slated for release on December 25, 2023. Although he earned a Screen Actors Guild Best Actor award for portraying Bob Dylan, the film did not achieve any Academy Award nominations. Nonetheless, it was recognized by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2024.
Looking ahead, Chalamet is preparing to reprise his role in Dune: Messiah, although the production timeline is yet to be announced. On the other hand, Kylie Jenner has expanded her business repertoire by launching her fashion line, Khy, in November 2023, in addition to her established cosmetics brand, Kylie Cosmetics.