Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to Kylie Jenner's Romance With Timothée Chalamet

Caitlyn Jenner had a sweet response when asked about her daughter Kylie Jenner's longtime romance with Timothée Chalamet, noting the actor is “a good kid.”

By Sabba Rahbar Jan 15, 2026 8:07 PM
| Updated Jan 15, 2026 10:15 PM
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Watch: Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to Kylie Jenner's Romance With Timothee Chalamet

Caitlyn Jenner is keeping up with Kylie Jenner’s love life.

The I Am Cait alum had the sweetest reaction when asked about the Kylie Cosmetics founder’s three-year romance with Timothée Chalamet.

"I just want my daughter to be happy,” Caitlyn told reporters while flying out of Los Angeles International Airport Jan. 14 in a video obtained by Backgrid. “And she is, and I like that.”

The 76-year-old confirmed that she’d of course met her daughter’s longtime love, calling the Marty Supreme actor a “great kid” and a “phenomenal actor.”

“And he’s very good to Kylie,” Caitlyn added. “Even more important.”

And Caitlyn isn’t the only one in Kylie’s family to welcome Timothée with open arms as the Dune actor was included on the Kardashian-Jenner family’s holiday gingerbread house in December. The annual tradition sees Kris Jenner display the names of all of the most important members of her expansive family.

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While Timothée and Kylie have kept much of their relationship private since first sparking romance rumors three years ago, Timothée did send a loving message to the Kardashians star during his acceptance speech at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards earlier this month.

"Thank you for our foundation,” the 30-year-old said from the stage. "I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. Appreciate it."

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Kylie—mom to kids Stormi Webster, 7, and Aire Webster, 3, with ex Travis Scott—had her own sweet words for Timothée, mouthing back to him, "I love you."

He also gave her a shoutout while picking up the Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy award at the 2026 Golden Globes Jan. 11, calling her his “partner” and saying, “I love you.”

Kylie was then seen hugging Timothée’s Marty Supreme costar Odessa A'zion and telling her, “I’m so happy.”

Despite the duo’s recent public professions of love, Kylie has previously been steadfast in her desire to keep their romance out of the spotlight.

“Privacy is so important to me in life,” she told British Vogue in August 2024. "It feels so good.”

For a look back at Kylie and Timothée’s love story, keep reading.

Romance Rumors: April 2023

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet first sparked romance rumors in April 2023 after her split from Travis Scott, with whom she shares kids Stormi, born in 2018, and Aire, born in 2022.

Going Strong: August 2023

E! News confirmed in August 2023 that the Kardashians star and the Dune actor were still an item, despite reports claiming they’d called it quits.

Making It Official: September 2023

After packing on the PDA at Beyoncé's birthday concert in Los Angeles in September 2023, the pair attended a star-studded New York Fashion Week dinner together.

Doubles Partners: September 2023

Later that same month, the couple attended the U.S. Open in New York. 

Courtside Kiss: September 2023

It was love-all at the US Open in September 2023. 

Desire for Private Life: October 2023

When Kylie's level of fame was brought up during Timothée's discussion with GQ about privacy, he responded with a laugh.

"This reminds me of that recent South Park episode with the Worldwide Privacy Tour," he said, referencing the show's parody of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. "Sometimes, people are going to be hella confused when you say you're trying to live a private life."

Awards Date Night: November 2023

Though the two skipped walking the red carpet together at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, they were all smiles on their date night to the ceremony.

Live From New York: November 2023

...it's Kylie and Timothée. The pair arrived separately at the SNL after-party after the actor hosted the show in November 2023. 

Table for Two: January 2024

What award show? It was only lovers in the building as the 2024 Golden Globes doubled as a TImothée-and-Kylie kiss cam. And there was nary a rumor that could puncture their blissful bubble.

Make It a Tradition: January 2025

For the second straight year, Kylie was Timothée's date to the Golden Globes. At the 2025 ceremony, the A Complete Unknown star scored a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama for his performance in the Bob Dylan biopic. Though he ultimately lost to Adrien Brody, he won in the romance category with Kylie. 

Vanity Fair: March 2025

While Kylie did not join Timothée at the 2025 Oscars, where he was nominated for his role in A Complete Unknown, she was by his side at Vanity Fair's after-party.

Having a Ball: April 2025

The duo enjoyed a night out at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves game in L.A. in April 2025. 

Red Carpet Debut: May 2025

The couple walked their first red carpet together at the 70th David Di Donatello award ceremony in Rome, where Timothée was honored with a special prize for his acting.

Keeping Up With Family: May 2025

Kylie's sister Kendall Jenner joined the pair on their date at the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game at Madison Square Garden in N.Y.C.

Romance on Set: August 2025

Kylie took a trip to Budapest in August 2025 to visit Timothée while he was filming Dune: Part Three. The couple posed for photos with fans during a trip to a local coffee shop. 

Orange You Glad: December 2025

The couple matched in orange at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme. Their Chrome Hearts outfits were so iconic that they were later recreated by Hacks costars Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs at the Critics Choice Awards in January 2026.

Awards Season Supreme: January 2026

Timothée was joined by Kylie at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, where he professed his love to his "partner of three years" after winning Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme.

"I couldn't do this without you," he told Kylie, who mouthed "I love you" from the crowd. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much."

A Golden Moment: January 2026

The internet was sent into a frenzy at the 2026 Golden Globes, when the reality star's alleged name card from the ceremony—reading Kylie Jenner Chalamet—went viral. However, E! News confirmed from inside the Beverly Hilton ballroom that the font on the actual name cards was different from fake image going around online.

Still, it was a memorable night for the couple, with Timothée giving his girlfriend a sweet shoutout when he won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme.

BAFTAs Beautiful: February 2026

The couple took their love across the pond the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards in London, where Timothée was nominated in the Leading Actor category.

Red, White & Oscars: March 2026

Kylie did join the Best Actor nominee for the main show this year, going full-body ruby slipper in custom Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry. 

All's Vanity Fair: March 2026

Timothée didn't leave with an Oscar but the couple still reigned supreme at the hottest after-party in Hollywood. Kylie quick-changed into a sparkling Alexander McQueen halter gown.

East Coast Swing: May 2026 

The couple came from away to see the Knicks finish their sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena.

Holy Comeback: June 2026

Denim on denim on damn as the Knicks came back from 29 points down to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden—en route to winning the series in five.

Summer Soccer: July 2026

The couple were relationship goals watching Argentina unsuccessfully take on Spain in the FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, aka the New York/New Jersey Stadium for non-branding purposes.

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