Timothée Chalamet, the acclaimed Hollywood actor, appears to have a distinct pattern in his romantic life, favouring relationships with so-called 'nepo babies' – the children of famous celebrities. His private yet highly publicised dating history includes serious relationships with Lourdes Leon, Lily-Rose Depp, and his current partner, Kylie Jenner.
A Timeline of High-Profile Romances
Chalamet's journey into the spotlight of celebrity relationships began during his time at drama school. In 2013, he dated Lourdes Leon, the daughter of pop icon Madonna, making him her first boyfriend. The pair attended New York's La Guardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts together. Leon later confirmed the romance to Vanity Fair, stating, "I respect him a lot, we were a little item. My first boyfriend." Chalamet himself has been coy about the details, famously deflecting questions during a 2017 radio interview.
His next major relationship was with actress and model Lily-Rose Depp, the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. The pair met on the set of the 2019 film 'The King', where they played love interests, and dated for approximately two years. Their romance was captured in paparazzi photos, including intimate moments on a boat in Capri in 2019. The couple, who share French-American heritage, split in 2020.
Going Public with Kylie Jenner
Chalamet's current and most public relationship is with beauty mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner. The couple were first linked in April 2023 and made their official debut with a passionate kiss at a Beyoncé concert that September. Despite their high profiles, they have largely kept their relationship off social media and away from Jenner's family show, 'The Kardashians', a move some speculate was to maintain Chalamet's reputation as a serious actor.
However, their discretion has faded in recent months. At the Critics Choice Awards in January 2024, after winning an award for 'Wonka', Chalamet made a rare public declaration, calling Jenner his "partner of three years" and thanking her for being his foundation. Jenner was seen mouthing "I love you" from the audience. Shortly after, Chalamet made their relationship Instagram-official by posting a picture holding his Golden Globe award, with Jenner's hand visible in the frame.
Brief Flings and Lasting Impressions
Aside from his longer-term relationships, Chalamet had a brief romance in 2020 with model and actress Eiza González, daughter of supermodel Glenda Reyna. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail showed the pair on holiday in Mexico. González has since spoken fondly of Chalamet, telling Cosmopolitan he is "the most talented, sweetest boy" and that she is "obsessed" with him and Jenner as a couple, confirming they remain on good terms.
From his early days at a New York performing arts school to the front rows of major award ceremonies, Timothée Chalamet's love life has been a subject of fascination. While he values his privacy, his relationships with some of Hollywood's most famous offspring paint a picture of a star navigating fame, family legacies, and personal connection in the modern spotlight.
