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Reports are swirling that Timothée Chalamet is keeping his distance from Kylie Jenner’s famous family, even though the two are still dating. According to sources close to the Kardashians, Chalamet hasn’t really made an effort to bond with Kylie’s relatives, and some have described him as “antisocial” and even “snobby” around them. Despite multiple invites to family events, he tends to show up late, leave early, or skip them entirely. This behavior hasn’t gone unnoticed by Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian, who are reportedly a bit put off by his lack of interest.
Insiders say Chalamet is aware of the Kardashian family’s fame machine and is choosing to be cautious. He understands they’re trying to welcome him in, but he’s also skeptical of their motives. There’s speculation that he suspects they want to involve him in their reality show or use his Hollywood connections to boost their own brand. He’s reportedly not interested in that kind of exposure and would rather keep his distance.
Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have been together since mid-2023. Their relationship became public after they were spotted together a few times, including at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party, which was one of the rare moments he interacted with her family in public. Since then, though, he’s kept things quiet and mostly avoided the family spotlight. That includes skipping vacations and bigger gatherings that tend to be featured on the Kardashians’ reality show.
Those close to Chalamet say this isn’t about him being rude or aloof—it’s more about protecting his career and public image. He’s known for keeping a low profile and staying focused on acting. Some believe he’s seen what’s happened to other men who’ve been closely tied to the Kardashian-Jenner family, like Kanye West, Lamar Odom, and Caitlyn Jenner, and he doesn’t want to go down a similar path. Friends have reportedly warned him that dating Kylie could backfire if he gets too involved with the family brand, but sources also say he’s made this decision on his own. He’s being smart and cautious, not cold.
Even though he isn’t getting cozy with her family, Chalamet’s relationship with Kylie is said to still be going strong. One insider even joked that he’s getting “a ton of free PR” just from being with her and that the relationship is passionate. So far, it seems like the couple has found a balance that works for them—he stays mostly private, she stays public, and they keep their romance away from the chaos.
It’s unclear if his avoidance of the Kardashian circle will cause problems later on, but for now, they appear to be on the same page. As long as Kylie doesn’t push for full family integration and Chalamet doesn’t feel pressured to play along with the reality show world, their relationship might be able to survive the clash of lifestyles.