Kylie Jenner’s romantic relationship with her boyfriend, Timothee Chalamet, could reportedly take a turn. People have allegedly been pushing the “Dune” actor to maintain “distance” from the Kylie Cosmetics founder. It could reportedly “cause serious strain” in their romance. The news came after Timothee Chalamet failed to win the Best Actor award at the Oscars 2026.
Timothee Chalamet is being asked to ‘distance’ himself from Kylie Jenner, source claims
People have allegedly been asking Timothee Chalamet to “distance” himself from his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, after his massive loss at the 2026 Oscars. The high-profile celebrity couple’s romantic relationship is reportedly at “a “major make-or-break moment.” As reported by Globe magazine, a source told them that “Everyone in the industry is saying he would have won [Best Actor] if he’d have played things differently in the lead up to the awards.” The person continued, “There’s this sense that his publicity push and all his outlandish comments are what did him in.”
In the meantime, per the news outlet, the insider further claimed, “A lot of people in his camp are blaming the influence of the Kardashians.” The person continued, “Because he was clearly taking a page out of their no-press-is-bad-press playbook.” The insider also added, “They’re saying this is more proof being associated with their world isn’t doing him any favors professionally.”
Meanwhile, listening to people criticizing his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, and her family, has allegedly been hard for Timothee Chalamet. The source explained to the news outlet, “It’s obviously a very touchy subject because he and Kylie are happy.” The person continued that the couple’s “chemistry is off the charts, and she’s been nothing but sweet and accommodating.” The source then added, “But at the same time, his career is still his first love, and he’s incredibly ambitious.”
Per the news outlet, the insider also claimed that Timothee Chalamet is “already throwing himself into his next role, and he’s got people in his ear … warning him to stay focused on his work.” The person continued, “With another long shoot coming up and all the pressure that comes with that.” The source further said, “Plus the constant push from people around him to distance himself from Kylie.” “It’s hard to see how this isn’t going to cause serious strain between them,” explained the person.
