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The entertainment industry has a penchant for fixating on fresh faces, and currently, Timothée Chalamet is at the center of Hollywood’s fascination. The actor, prominently seen in various blockbuster franchises like “Dune,” has a youthful appearance that belies his actual age. While his recent roles don’t necessarily depict teenage characters, his baby-faced visage could easily fit that profile.
When reports surfaced about Chalamet’s relationship with Kylie Jenner, many fans were surprised. They, like others, had assumed the actor was considerably younger than his actual age, finding it unexpected that he’d be romantically involved with someone who is a bit older and a mother of two. As it turns out, Chalamet’s true age is often underestimated by his audience—he’s actually older than perceived and even older than his current girlfriend.
The allure of Hollywood often leans toward actors with a youthful appearance, as they can embody a wide array of roles across an extended period. Chalamet is part of a lineage of baby-faced actors who have gained substantial fame. In a similar vein, actors like Tom Holland, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, or Hailee Steinfeld showcase their talents, perpetuating the cycle of perpetually youthful stars, with a new generation set to replace them eventually.
This emphasis on eternal youth in Hollywood tends to skew perceptions of age for regular individuals, leaving us with misconceptions about how old these actors actually are. Despite Timothée Chalamet’s youthful appearance, he’s set to turn 28 on December 27, which makes him nearly two years older than Jenner.
While Kylie Jenner recently celebrated her 26th birthday in 2023 and will turn 27 in the coming August, Chalamet, inching closer to 30 than 25, continues to portray characters much younger than his real age—a common trend in the industry where appearances often challenge actual years lived.