Timothée Chalamet: from breakout roles to global stardom

Timothée Chalamet: from breakout roles to global stardom

Timothée Chalamet is an American actor who became famous after he played the role of Elio Perlman in the romance drama movie Call Me By Your Name. He has also featured in other films such as Worst Friends, Royal Pain, Trooper, and Find Me. Here is all about the star.

Timothee Chalamet during the 66th BFI London Film Festival and at the "Bones & All" premiere.
Timothee Chalamet during the 66th BFI London Film Festival and at the "Bones & All" premiere. Photo: Mike Marsland, Mike Coppola (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Timothée Chalamet has received an Academy Award nomination, three BAFTA Awards, and Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
  • He is of French-Jewish-English descent.
  • His parents are Marc Chalamet and Nicole Flender.
  • Chalamet has been in a relationship with Kylie Jenner since 2023.

Profile summary

Full name

Timothée Hal Chalamet

Gender

Male

Date of birth

27 December 1995

Age

29 years (as of October 2025)

Place of birth

New York, United States of America

Current residence

New York and California, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

French-Jewish-English

Zodiac sign

Capricorn

Sexuality

Straight

Religion

Christianity

Height

5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Weight

154 lb (70 kg)

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Blue

Marital status

Single

Girlfriend

Kylie Jenner

Father

Marc Chalamet

Mother

Nicole Flender

Siblings

1

Education

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Columbia University, and New York University

Profession

Actor

Instagram

@tchalamet

X

@RealChalamet

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Who is Timothée Chalamet?

Timothée Hal Chalamet is a famous and young actor. He started his acting career at a tender age and is one of the most successful young actors in Hollywood.

What is Timothée Chalamet's age?

The actor was born on 27 December 1995, making him 28 years old as of July 2024. His Zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What is Timothée Chalamet's nationality?

He is American, born in New York and raised in Manhattan. Timothée now splits his time between New York and California.

Top 5 facts about Timothée Chalamet
Top 5 facts about Timothée Chalamet. Photo: Gareth Cattermole (modified by author)
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What ethnicity is Chalamet?

The actor is of mixed ethnicity, that is, French-Jewish-English. He has a French-born father, and his mother has Russian-Jewish and Austrian-Jewish ancestry. His dad holds American and French citizenship.

Who are Timothée Chalamet's parents?

The actor's father, Marc Chalamet, worked on publications at UNICEF. On the other hand, his mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer and actress.

Timothée has an elder sister named Pauline. She is a ballet dancer and actress.

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Is Timothée Chalamet part of LGBTQ?

Actor Timothée Chalamet is not a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He is a heterosexual man in a heterosexual relationship.

Timothée Chalamet's educational history

The famous actor attended MS 54 Booker T. Washington Middle School and later went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

At 17, he joined Columbia University and later New York University. He quit his higher studies to focus on acting.

Timothée Chalamet's movies and TV shows

Timothée Chalamet began acting at a young age, appearing in commercials and plays. During his time at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, he landed minor parts on television.

The talented actor made his Off-Broadway debut in The Talls in 2011. One of his biggest roles came after graduating from high school in 2013. He joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.

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Timothée played the younger version of Casey Affleck’s character. The role of Timothée Chalamet in Interstellar made him famous. Below is a look at some of the acting credits he has so far.

Title

Year

Role

Interstellar

2014

Tom

The Adderall Diaries

2015

Teenage Stephen

Love the Coopers

2015

Charlie

Call Me by Your Name

2017

Elio

Hot Summer Nights

2017

Daniel

Lady Bird

2017

Kyle Scheible

A Rainy Day in New York

2019

Gatsby

The King

2019

Hal

Little Women

2019

Laurie

The French Dispatch

2021

Zeffirelli

Don't Look Up

2021

Yule

Bones and All

2022

Lee

Entergalactic

2022

Jimmy (voice)

Wonka

2023

Willy Wonka

Dune: Part Two

2024

Paul Atreides

Timothée Chalamet's movies on Netflix

The actor has starred in over 30 productions, including videos, films, and series. Some of his movies you can find on Netflix are listed below.

  • The King
  • Don't Look Up
  • Lady Bird
  • Entergalactic
  • Stop Watching Dune

What is Timothée Chalamet's net worth?

The talented actor has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Most of his wealth comes from his acting career.

Sources such as Variety reported that the actor earned $9 million for starring in Wonka. He also reportedly earned $4 million for playing Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.

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Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the red carpet during the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios in Rome
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the red carpet during the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios in Rome, Italy. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto
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Does Timothée Chalamet have a gf?

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have been in a relationship since 2023. Jenner is an American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman best known for starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Romantic rumours about Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner began in April 2023, but the two did not make a public appearance together until September 2023. They have kept the relationship low-key.

On 28 June 2023, the lovebirds were snapped en route to the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. On 1 November 2023, Timothée supported Kylie at the 2023 Innovator Awards.

On 7 January 2024, they made their Golden Globes debut but skipped walking the red carpet together. Even so, a viral video captured them being affectionate inside the event. A source revealed to ET that the lovebirds are happy, as quoted below:

Kylie and Timothée are still seeing each other and are happy. They don't need to try to make things work, and it just comes naturally to them. Their relationship is easy. They make an effort to see each other when they can and stay in touch when they’re not geographically close to one another.

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Timothée Chalamet's relationships

Before dating Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet dated other people. Here is a look at his past relationships.

  • Lourdes Leon: 2017
  • Lily-Rose Depp: 2018 to 2019
  • Eiza González: June 2020
  • Lily-Rose Depp: April 2021
  • Sarah Talabi: April 2022 (rumoured)
  • Taylor Russell: November 2022 (rumoured)
Timothée Chalamet attends the UK Special Screening of "Dune" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England
Timothée Chalamet attends the UK Special Screening of "Dune" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros
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How many kids does Timothée Chalamet have?

Timothée Chalamet does not have any biological kids as of October 2025. He spends time with Kylie Jenner's kids, Stormi and Aire, but he is not their biological father.

What did Timothée Chalamet call Zendaya?

In 2023, Timothée called Zendaya an offensive word when she was complimenting him at the Oscars. The word used was on a light note because Timothée and Zendaya are good friends.

Timothée Chalamet's height and weight

The American actor is 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm tall. He weighs about 154 lb or 70 kg. His body measurements are 44-32-38 inches, and he has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

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Timothée Chalamet during the red carpet for David di Donatello awards ceremony, at Teatro 5 in Cinecittà, Rome
Timothée Chalamet during the red carpet for David di Donatello awards ceremony, at Teatro 5 in Cinecittà, Rome. Photo: Marilla Sicilia
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Trivia

  • Timothée Chalamet is the third-youngest performer nominated for the best actor award at the Oscars.
  • His name is properly pronounced Timo-TAY, but he also accepts the English pronunciation of Timothy.
  • He speaks French almost fluently.
  • White is Timothée Chalamet's favourite colour.
  • He adores basketball.
  • Timothée Chalamet's Instagram has 19.5 million followers as of October 2025.
  • The actor appreciates everything from funky music to sports.

Timothée Chalamet is an American actor known for his sensitive portrayal of complex characters in independent films and blockbusters. He is also known for his artful humour in comedies.

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