This story starts with a French American boy growing up in New York. Although he was commonly recognized from his part in “Interstellar”, his incredible breakthrough role in the movie “Call Me By Your Name”, made him an integral part of Hollywood’s history. Timothée Chalamet played Elio, a young and kind boy navigating his sexuality in Crema, Italy along with Armie Hammer as his co-star and love interest. The 2017 romance and drama movie won Chalamet the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, joining the high ranks of legends like Adam Sandler, Ryan Gosling, Ethan Hawke, and his on screen father, Matthew McConaughey, from the Oscar winning movie “Interstellar.” His early roles include broadway plays and minor appearances in television series.
The movie adaptation of “Call Me By Your Name” prompted the rise of Timothée Chalamet as Gen Z’s heart throb and his following continued to expand over the years. His impressive performance caught the eye of The Hollywood Reporter who stated that no performance during the year “felt as emotionally, physically and intellectually alive” and included Chalamet in the magazine’s list of the best performances of the year. The New York Times also featured him in such lists. He won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, and received nominations for the Critics’ Choice Movie Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, BAFTA Award, and Academy Award, all for Best Actor. He is the third-youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Later that year, Chalamet portrayed Nic Sheff, a teenager addicted to drugs who shares a strained relationship with his father, David Sheff (portrayed by Steve Carell), in the drama “Beautiful Boy”. His next major role was the lead in the duology “Dune,” along with Zendaya. The Oscar winning film solidified his part in Hollywood as an expert at being the center of movies and turning them into lively performances. Other honorable mentions include “Little Women” and “Lady Bird,” both were directed by Greta Gerwig, who also directed “Barbie,” as well as “Wonka” and “Don’t Look Up,” which stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
This internet sensation went on to become a very popular public figure, always keeping it youthful and silly during press conferences and always having quick witty responses. During his well-received press tour for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” Timothée Chalamet has built on his youthful charisma and internet fluency. His most notable speech was his recent acceptance speech for the Screen Actors Guild awards, where Chalamet took home the prize for a lead performance by a male actor in a leading role. Unfortunately, it was the finale of his unsuccessful Oscar campaign, but he left a permanent impression as someone who “wants to be one of the greats. “I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness.” Name-checking Michael Jordan alongside Day-Lewis and Viola Davis, among others, Chalamet called the award “a little more fuel — a little more ammo to keep going.” He was nominated at the Oscars for best actor alongside 2003 and 2025 Oscar winner, Adrien Brody.
He was romantically linked to Lourdes Leon, Madonna’s daughter, during their time at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. As well as Lily Rose Depp, daughter of the gifted Hollywood actor, Johnny Depp. While his recent relationship with Kylie Jenner began in 2023, not long after Jenner broke-up with Travis Scott, rapper and the father of her two children. After a few years of dating, she and Scott are now co-parenting their son, Aire, and daughter, Stormi. Even Vogue has recognized the irony of the new couple: “As two of the most famous people in the world, it’s understandable that Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s relationship has largely played out in the shadows.” While the two are an unexpected couple to fans, their relationship remains on in 2025.
Considering Chalamets role as a rare matinee idol under 30, he continues to connect with Brittany Broski and Theon Von, popular modern media moguls with a major Gen Z following, without coming across as a try-hard. He has continuously displayed his sense of humor on the internet, whether he’s hanging out with the marching band at the University of Minnesota, Bob Dylan’s home state, or attending his own lookalike competition in downtown Manhattan. Chalamet has moved onto his marketing campaign for hosting “Saturday Night Live” and appearing on ESPN as a guest speaker for College GameDay, like any average person who spends his weekends glued to ESPN.
