Timothée Chalamet Drops Name Change Hint Amid Major Life Plans with Kylie Jenner
Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet has playfully suggested he might change his name in later years, as reports emerge about significant personal decisions with his girlfriend, reality star and business mogul Kylie Jenner. The Dune star, currently the favourite to win Best Actor at tonight's BAFTA Awards, made the lighthearted comments during a podcast appearance while insiders reveal detailed plans about the couple's future together.
BAFTA Contender and Personal Milestones
Timothée Chalamet is tipped to claim the Best Actor prize at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday, February 22, for his performance as a table tennis player in Marty Supreme. He faces stiff competition from Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another and Michael B. Jordan in Sinners. This professional high comes alongside major personal developments, as the actor and Jenner are reportedly planning both a wedding and expanding their family.
$100 Million Wedding Deal and Television Broadcast
According to multiple sources, Chalamet and Jenner have agreed to marry in late 2026 as part of an extensive commercial arrangement orchestrated by Kylie's mother, Kris Jenner. The deal is valued at approximately $100 million (around £74 million) and includes several lucrative components:
- The wedding ceremony will be broadcast as a special episode of The Kardashians reality series towards the end of 2026
- Chalamet will receive a substantial share of the programme's revenue, which is anticipated to generate extraordinary returns
- An endorsement contract with Kylie Jenner's various brands is included as part of the agreement
Despite the commercial nature of these arrangements, insiders emphasize there is genuine affection between the couple, who have been dating since early 2023.
Baby Plans and Family Expansion
Heat Magazine reports that Kylie Jenner is "baby crazy" and longing to have a child with the Oscar-nominated actor. An insider revealed that the couple are living together and have spoken openly about starting a family. "Tim 100% wants to be a dad and Kylie's totally baby crazy," the source stated. "[Kylie's children] Stormi and Aire are getting so big, she's starting to miss having a baby around."
Kylie Jenner shares two children, Stormi and Aire, with former partner Travis Scott, while this would mark Timothée Chalamet's first child. The insider added that people close to the couple "wouldn't be surprised if a baby announcement happens very soon" and noted that Chalamet has developed a strong bond with Jenner's existing children.
Name Change Revelation on Podcast
During an appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, Chalamet discussed the evolution of his name, revealing he expanded from "Timmy" to "Timothée" in his late teens. When host Theo Von joked that he had "shed some letters," Chalamet clarified the expansion with a chuckle. The actor then suggested a future simplification: "Yeah, forties, fifties, couple of ex-wives; then you go Tim. You know, I'm like, you know, like mowing my lawn all day."
Theo Von continued the playful banter, imagining Chalamet as "Tim" with a "disgruntled expression" at his children's sports games, complaining they're "not playing to the level." This reference connects to Chalamet's own athletic background as a talented amateur football player.
Football Background and Infectious Personality
Timothée Chalamet was a gifted goalkeeper for New York football team the Manhattan Kickers, with former teammate Alex Muyl, now playing for Nashville SC in Major League Soccer, recalling his vibrant personality. "He was always a performer," Muyl told The Athletic. "I have really great memories of going on little tournament away trips, staying in the hotel, and he'd be just entertaining everybody."
Muyl described Chalamet as having "a real energy and curiosity that I think really translates well to acting" and noted his technical skills as both a midfielder and goalkeeper. The actor remains a lifelong fan of French football team Saint-Etienne, reflecting his French heritage.
As the BAFTA Awards approach and personal plans develop, Timothée Chalamet finds himself at a significant crossroads both professionally and personally, with potential name changes, wedding celebrations, and family expansion all on the horizon alongside his continued acting success.
