Kylie Jenner's Vampy Vanity Fair Look Overshadows Timothée Chalamet's Oscar Night
While Timothée Chalamet experienced a potentially humiliating evening at the Oscars, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner fondly recalled her striking vampy appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The 28-year-old founder of Kylie Cosmetics showcased a dramatic transformation that required an entire team of beauty experts to achieve her sophisticated look.
The Elaborate Preparation Process
Jenner's preparation involved multiple specialists working simultaneously to create her memorable appearance. Make-up artist Ariel Tejada applied a smoky eye and fully-contoured complexion while Jenner wore only a black bra during the process. Hairstylist Igor Rosales-Jackson styled her wavy raven mane, while sunless tan expert Jimmy Coco sprayed her bronzed glow and nail artist Zola Ganzorigt completed her manicure.
The custom Alexander McQueen gown itself represented a significant undertaking, featuring black crepe satin with a cleavage-boosting corseted halter top, hip cut-out, and dramatic feathered train. The Calabasas socialite relies on sister stylists Alexandra Rose Grandquist and Mackenzie Grandquist to select her awards season attire, demonstrating the coordinated effort behind her public appearances.
Chalamet's Challenging Oscar Evening
Jenner reportedly had to encourage the 30-year-old actor to attend the star-studded Vanity Fair bash at LACMA, where they arrived at 11pm and displayed significant public affection. Chalamet's evening had been complicated by losing both the best picture and best actor trophies, following controversial comments he made about the popularity and relevance of opera and ballet.
Lip reader Nicola Hickling analyzed video from the 98th Academy Awards ceremony and revealed to the Daily Mail that the four-time Oscar nominee told Jenner 'I hate this' and 'Tonight, I need a big cuddle.' Observers noted this represented unusually open affection from Chalamet toward the actress and producer.
Family Presence and Relationship Background
The Vanity Fair Oscar Party featured numerous family members from both sides, including Chalamet's sister Pauline Chalamet, along with Jenner's mother Kris Jenner, sister Kendall Jenner, half-sister Kim Kardashian, and former partner Travis Scott. Jenner shares two children with Scott - eight-year-old daughter Stormi Webster and four-year-old son Aire Webster - from their on-again, off-again five-year relationship that concluded in 2022.
Jenner and Chalamet initially met as early as 2019 at Nobu Malibu through mutual friend designer Haider Ackermann, but only confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023. Chalamet's previous relationships included actress Lily-Rose Depp, Extrapolations star Eiza González, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lourdes Leon.
Oscar Ceremony Details and Aftermath
During the actual Oscar ceremony, Chalamet maintained a smiling demeanor despite sharp comments from host Conan O'Brien and director Alexandre Singh. Ballerina Misty Copeland emerged from retirement to perform during the Sinners musical number, having previously supported Chalamet's film by modeling merchandise.
Ultimately, Sinners star Michael B. Jordan secured the best actor prize, which prediction site Gold Derby had anticipated with 63.2 percent certainty following his Actor Awards victory. Despite the evening's challenges, Chalamet shifted focus to his upcoming project, sharing a poster for Dune: Part Three and teasing that the trailer would release imminently.
The actor concludes his role as Padishah Emperor Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's $200 million-budget space opera sequel, scheduled for US and UK theatrical release on December 18. Warner Bros. Pictures' adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah features an ensemble cast including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Momoa, and Robert Pattinson.
