NAME Timothée Hal Chalamet.
WHAT FAMOUS FOR He is a French-American actor known for his roles in independent films and blockbusters alike. He gained international recognition for his Oscar-nominated performance in Call Me by Your Name (2017) and has since starred in major films such as Lady Bird, Little Women, Dune, Wonka, A Complete Unknown and Marty Supreme.
BIRTH Timothée Hal Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995, in Manhattan, New York City. He was raised in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, specifically in the federally subsidized artists' building Manhattan Plaza under the Mitchell-Lama program.
FAMILY BACKGROUND Chalamet comes from a creative and multicultural family with rich artistic heritage. His mother, Nicole Flender, is a third-generation New Yorker of half Russian Jewish and half Austrian Jewish descent. She is a real estate broker at the Corcoran Group and a former Broadway dancer who earned her bachelor's degree in French from Yale University. She has also worked as a French teacher and dance teacher.
His father, Marc Chalamet, is French, born in Nîmes and raised in Lille, France, and works as a New York correspondent for Le Parisien and an editor for UNICEF. Marc comes from a Protestant background—his paternal grandfather was a pastor at Saint-Etienne, and his paternal grandmother, originally from Brantford, Ontario, Canada, lived in Saint-Agrève.
Timothée has an older sister, Pauline Chalamet, born in January 1992, who is also an actress known for her role in the HBO series The Sex Lives of College Girls. On his mother's side, his uncle is filmmaker Rodman Flender, his aunt is television producer and writer Amy Lippman, and his maternal grandfather was screenwriter Harold Flender.
The family lived in the same building as Timothée's maternal grandmother, who had also been a Broadway dancer. Chalamet is bilingual in English and French and holds dual United States and French citizenship.
CHILDHOOD Chalamet grew up immersed in an artistic environment in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan Plaza, where he was surrounded by music, performance, and creativity. His mother exposed him and his sister to the arts from a young age, taking them to see many different plays and musicals. "The productions they've seen and, even growing up in New York, has informed who they are today," Nicole Flender explained. However, she noted that she didn't force them into their acting careers: "I planted seeds, and our lifestyle really inspired those interests, but they always had control of their careers". (1)
Growing up, he spent summers in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a small French village two hours from Lyon, at the home of his paternal grandparents. This village is historically significant for its heroic acts during World War II, providing refuge for thousands of Jewish people fleeing Nazi persecution.
During his summers in France, young Timothée spent countless sunlit afternoons climbing trees, playing in creeks, and immersing himself in an entirely different world under the loving care of his grandparents and extended French family. He played football (soccer) during his childhood on the school team and even became a coach for children between 6 and 13 years old during his summers in France. The actor has stated that football has always been a part of his life and he is very fond of the sport.
Timothée began acting at a young age, appearing in commercials and plays. As a child, he appeared in two horror short films called Sweet Tooth and Clown, before making his television debut on an episode of Law & Order (2009), playing a murder victim. This was followed by a minor role in the television film Loving Leah (2009).
Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) inspired Chalamet to pursue a career in acting.
EDUCATION Chalamet attended PS 87 William T. Sherman School for elementary school. For middle school, he initially attended MS 245 The Computer School, later transferring to the selective Delta program at MS 54 Booker T. Washington Middle School, which he described as miserable due to the lack of a creative outlet within the school's academically rigorous environment.
His acceptance into Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts was a turning point in his appreciation for acting. Chalamet was initially rejected, but his sophomore-year drama teacher, Harry Shifman (who also taught Ansel Elgort), was so impressed by his audition that he insisted on Chalamet's acceptance into the school, even though he had been rejected in the interview due to his middle school record. Shifman later recalled: "I gave him the highest score I've ever given a kid auditioning". The same principal admitted Timothée after Shifman's persuasion. "Thank goodness the principal was responsive to me, because I was very incensed that Timmy didn't get in," Shifman told Vanity Fair. (2)
During high school, Chalamet dated Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon, a fellow student, for a year. He starred in school musicals as Emcee in Cabaret and Oscar Lindquist in Sweet Charity, graduating in 2013.
After high school, Chalamet, then 17, attended Columbia University for a year, majoring in cultural anthropology, and was a resident of Hartley Hall. He later transferred to New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study to pursue his acting career more freely, having found it difficult to assimilate to Columbia directly after filming Interstellar. Upon leaving Columbia, Chalamet moved to Concourse, Bronx. He eventually dropped out of New York University to focus on his acting career and avoid student debt.
CAREER RECORD 2008-2014 He began with commercials and television roles in Law & Order and Homeland.
2014-2016 His film debut came in 2014 with Men, Women & Children, followed by Interstellar.
2017 Chalamet's career skyrocketed in 2017 with his lead role in Luca Guadagnino's coming-of-age film Call Me by Your Name
2021 Chalamet transitioned to leading big-budget films, portraying Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune
2024 Chalamet signed a multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros., allowing him to develop projects as a producer, adding another revenue stream to his portfolio.
APPEARANCE Timothée Chalamet stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds (68 kg), giving him a slender, lean build. His distinctive physical features include dark brown hair often styled in loose waves, greenish-hazel eyes that add depth to his expressive performances, and sharp, striking facial features including prominent cheekbones. His slim and toned physique lends versatility to his roles, allowing him to portray a diverse range of characters authentically.
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FASHION Timothée Chalamet has earned himself the title of fashion icon and is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's best-dressed men. He is known for making style choices that are out of the ordinary, and his looks have become increasingly daring and unique as his career has skyrocketed.
Memorable looks include: a backless red halter top at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival; a shirtless Louis Vuitton blazer with embellished jacket at the 2022 Academy Awards; sweatpants at the 2021 Met Gala; metallic silver suits inspired by chainmail for The King premiere; and a butter-yellow Givenchy monochromatic ensemble (cropped leather jacket, matching trousers, and silk shirt) at the 2025 Oscars—his stylist Taylor McNeill's first custom menswear moment for the brand.
He frequently collaborates with designers like Haider Ackermann, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Tom Ford, and Givenchy.
Chalamet was the first solo male to grace the cover of British Vogue.
CHARACTER Timothée Chalamet displays pronounced introversion, introspection, and a constant need for searching for meaning in what he does. Multiple personality analyses suggest he exhibits characteristics consistent with an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving) Myers-Briggs personality type. (3)
He is pragmatic and bases his judgments on past experience, taking pride in his own endeavors. However, his overflowing creativity is characteristic of intuitive introverts who explore multiple possibilities and abstract connections. As an actor, he is constantly in search of new approaches, demonstrating his ability to perceive new angles in his interpretations.
Chalamet has been noted for his sincerity and professional nonchalant attitude toward fame, focusing intensely on the craft of acting.
SPEAKING VOICE Chalamet is bilingual, speaking both English and French fluently. His French pronunciation has been praised as excellent, though not perfect, as he spends more time speaking English in day-to-day life. Native French speakers note that while his accent can be "really natural at times," he "suddenly switches back to Americanisms or hesitates," and his "r" sound sometimes "sounds a bit forced and unnatural". He has a light American accent when speaking French.
SENSE OF HUMOUR Timothée Chalamet possesses a playful, self-deprecating sense of humor that has been on full display during his hosting appearances on Saturday Night Live (2020, 2023, 2025). His comedy showcases absurd versatility—from playing a fitness instructor with long, Fabio-like hair in a neon '80s workout outfit to portraying an aspiring comedian barista whose coffee puns fall flat, to appearing as a gassy cardiologist performing unconventional CPR.
During his January 2025 SNL hosting gig, his opening monologue was filled with humor and self-mockery. He addressed his new chin hairs and reflected on his past disappointments at awards shows: "It's a tremendous privilege attending these award ceremonies. But I keep losing. Each time, it becomes increasingly difficult to act like it doesn't hurt". A montage of his progressively disappointed expressions at the Golden Globes and Oscars played, followed by his joke: "Just another lonely evening with my Dune popcorn bucket". He then humorously reenacted the moment leading up to an Oscar announcement, only for cast member Kenan Thompson to call another name, resulting in Chalamet's visibly thunderous expression.
Like
Ryan Gosling before him, Chalamet broke character several times during sketches, particularly during a chaotic bungee fitness class and while performing as an AI bot. He demonstrated physical comedy skills throughout absurd scenarios, including a sketch where he and other cast members played dogs in a New York dog park, behaving like humans while maintaining canine instincts. He rapped about having a "baby face" with Marcello Hernández in a November 2023 monologue, and his comedic timing shines in interviews where he adjusts to the energy in the room and makes self-aware jokes. (4)
RELATIONSHIPS During high school at LaGuardia, Chalamet dated Lourdes Leon, Madonna's daughter, for about a year. They met in 2013 at age 17. They were first pictured by paparazzi that same year walking hand-in-hand in New York.
In what was his first high-profile relationship, Chalamet was linked to Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. Their romance began in September 2018 after they were spotted getting cozy in New York City. They met while filming Netflix's
The King. The relationship attracted considerable media attention, especially after they were photographed sharing a passionate kiss on a yacht in Capri in September 2019, which many joked "looked like their first ever kiss". The couple split in April 2020. (5)
In April 2023, rumors began circulating that Chalamet and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner were seeing each other after her Range Rover was photographed in his driveway. The pair may have first met in January 2023, chatting at Paris Fashion Week during the Jean Paul Gaultier show. News of their relationship came shortly after reports that Jenner was no longer with Travis Scott, the father of her two children.
The couple has been spotted on romantic getaways, including trips to Saint-Tropez, France in July 2025 and the Bahamas in August 2024.
MONEY AND FAME He is considered one of the most bankable stars of his generation. In 2022, he purchased an $11 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Despite his wealth, he has spoken about the "ambiguities" and fears associated with sudden fame.
Chalamet became the face of Chanel's men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel in 2023. The record-breaking $35 million contract—the highest for any male actor— included a short film directed by Martin Scorsese.
In 2024, Chalamet signed a multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros., developing projects as a producer. This arrangement provides producer fees separate from acting salaries, creating an additional revenue stream similar to the wealth-building path taken by Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt.
In 2025 he received a paycheck of $25 million for
High Side, placing him in the elite tier with
Leonardo DiCaprio and
Tom Cruise. Chalamet was the first actor of his generation to command this figure upfront.
FOOD AND DRINK Timothée Chalamet's breakfast habits vary between hearty and simple. On filming days, he enjoys a substantial three-course breakfast: "Some ham and cheese omelette with a side of avocado. Some potatoes, some sausage, some oatmeal, orange juice and a coffee". After a month of filming Dune in the desert, he noted he felt "ready to go crazy" and did indeed "go crazy" with this feast.
However, his typical breakfast is more modest—a classic Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich (affectionately known as a "BEC") from Tompkins Square Bagels, a New York eatery in the East Village. He has been seen dining there numerous times and has shared this as his favorite bagel order. (6)
Chalamet's daily diet is generally simple and balanced, consisting mostly of plant-based meals with occasional fish. His former wellness coach, Sarah Chen, revealed that he begins his day slowly with a 20-minute meditation session, followed by a light breakfast including avocado toast and green tea. She noted, "Timothée views his mornings as sacred ground. He believes that how you spend your first waking hour determines your mindset for the entire day, so he protects that time fiercely from outside demands". (7)
For his role in Beautiful Boy (2018), Chalamet underwent an intense weight loss regimen, initially meant to shed only 15 pounds, but the weight kept pouring off. He described his diet during this period as eating only "the protein goo" and just nibbling—"nothing bigger than a little piece, not even a mouthful". Emma Stone, interviewing him for Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, reacted with shock: "How can you lose weight?". He dropped nearly 18 lbs on lean protein, vegetables, and minimal carbs, but went straight back to balanced eating to recover, with no long-term restriction. (8)
MOVIE CAREER Timothée Chalamet’s film career began, as so many actors do, by popping up briefly and politely on television. In 2009 he appeared on Law & Order, which has launched roughly 97 percent of American acting careers, and in the TV film Loving Leah, generally playing younger versions of other people or characters whose chief narrative function was to exist briefly and then disappear. It was all very modest and unassuming, as if he were testing the water with a cautious toe.
His proper film introduction came in 2014 with Jason Reitman’s Men, Women & Children, followed swiftly by Interstellar, in which he played the younger incarnation of Matthew McConaughey’s son. This was an impressive way to announce oneself: not many actors manage to appear in a Christopher Nolan epic before the public has fully learned how to pronounce their name.
The next couple of years were spent in the cinematic equivalent of apprenticeship—independent films, supporting roles, and projects with earnest titles like One & Two and The Adderall Diaries. Then came Miss Stevens, where Chalamet played a volatile drama student with such twitchy intensity that critics began to murmur his name in that meaningful way critics have when they sense they may soon be able to say “I liked him before everyone else did.”
Everyone else did in 2017. That year Chalamet starred in Call Me by Your Name, Luca Guadagnino’s sun-drenched Italian romance, as Elio Perlman, a young man discovering love, desire, and sorrow with devastating elegance. The performance earned him an Oscar nomination and made him the youngest Best Actor nominee in nearly eight decades, which is the sort of statistic designed to make established actors stare bleakly into the middle distance. As if that weren’t enough, he also turned up in Lady Bird as a pretentious musician of exquisite insufferability, appeared in the Western Hostiles, and led the sultry crime drama Hot Summer Nights. By December, he was everywhere.
What followed was a run of weighty, often harrowing roles. In
Beautiful Boy (2018), he portrayed real-life addict Nic Sheff opposite Steve Carell with such raw physical and emotional commitment that awards bodies lined up obligingly with nominations. In 2019 he managed to be in three very different films at once:
Woody Allen’s
A Rainy Day in New York, David Michôd’s
The King—where he was improbably convincing as
Henry V—and Greta Gerwig’s L
ittle Women, in which he played Laurie, a role so beloved that any deviation from perfection would have caused riots.
Then came the sandworms. In 2021 Chalamet stepped into full-scale franchise territory as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, a film of immense size, seriousness, and architectural ambition. It demonstrated that he could anchor a colossal science-fiction saga without surrendering the inward, thoughtful quality that had become his trademark. That same year he squeezed into Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Adam McKay’s apocalyptic satire Don’t Look Up, confirming that he could still function happily within large, eccentric ensembles.
If Dune established him as a franchise lead, Dune: Part Two (2024) cemented it, expanding Paul Atreides into a figure of myth, warfare, and destiny. Critics were largely united in deciding that this was some of his strongest work, which is never a bad thing to have said about you in a sequel.
Yet Chalamet has shown a persistent reluctance to settle comfortably. He returned to art-house strangeness with Bones and All (2022), a tender road movie about young cannibals—one of those plot descriptions that either intrigues you immediately or makes you reconsider your evening plans. In 2023 he surprised many by donning a top hat for Wonka, playing a young Willy Wonka with singing, dancing, and a disarming earnestness that suggested he could charm children as effectively as critics.
Most recently, he entered what might be called his biopic phase, portraying
Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s
A Complete Unknown (2024). The performance leaned heavily into physicality, music, and the idea of reinvention, and was widely hailed as one of the best things he has done, which by this point is saying something.
MUSIC AND ARTS Timothée Chalamet is a long-time enthusiast of hip-hop, having adopted the stage name "Lil Timmy Tim" (or "Lil Timmy Tin") during his youth. In 2012, a viral video showed him rapping on stage during an event at his New York City high school, performing a song called "Statistics (Ms. Lawton)".
In 2025, he revealed his connection to underground British rapper EsDeeKid by featuring on a remix of "
4 Raws," rapping about his life with lines like "Lil Timmy Tin 'bout 30" (referencing his upcoming 30th birthday) and "girl got a billion" (a nod to girlfriend Kylie Jenner). This collaboration ended speculation that the two might be the same person.
His musical tastes include Kid Cudi, Nicki Minaj, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and Townes Van Zandt. In a GQ article, he mentioned listening to Townes Van Zandt, and in an interview with stylist Taylor Russell, he discussed his love for Pink Floyd. (9)
For his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown (2024), Chalamet performed Dylan's music live, including deep cuts like "
Outlaw Blues," and "
Tomorrow Is a Long Time" during his
SNL hosting appearance. He trained extensively for the role, describing it as transformative work that influenced his perspective on fame and activism.
He took daily piano lessons for a month and a half to perform classical
Bach compositions for
Call Me by Your Name.
LITERATURE Timothée Chalamet is an avid reader with particular affinity for Russian literature and philosophical works. He has repeatedly mentioned growing up immersed in
Fyodor Dostoevsky's writings. His most frequently recommended book is
Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. He has also cited
The Brothers Karamazov,
The Idiot,
Notes from the Underground, and other Dostoevsky works as influential.
NATURE Growing up, Timothée spent idyllic summers in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a small French village southwest of Lyon, where he fondly recalls "playing outside while the adults enjoyed their coffee". This village, surrounded by verdant mountains and pristine rivers, offered countless sunlit afternoons climbing trees, playing in creeks, and exploring nature under the care of his grandparents. (10)
The village itself is nestled among lush landscapes with cobblestone streets, rustling trees, grassy lawns, and rose gardens. Childhood friend Cori Feza recalls their youthful adventures splashing in the local pool and engaging in impromptu soccer matches. Chalamet has been seen dashing around the village gathering pastries for breakfast and participating in neighborhood activities.
This connection to nature and the French countryside remains important to him—he returned to the village in summer 2023 with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, strolling hand-in-hand through village streets and cooling off by the nearby river. The locals greeted the pair with quiet respect, allowing them to savor their privacy.
HOBBIES AND SPORTS Beyond acting, Timothée Chalamet has several notable hobbies and athletic interests. As a teenager, he ran a YouTube channel called "ModdedController360" where he painted and modded Xbox 360 controllers, charging clients $10 each and making $30 total from three customers. He confirmed ownership of the channel in 2021, explaining: "I had a YouTube channel people found... I used to paint mod controllers, I did three, and I liked spray-painting them and... I would charge people $10". (11)
Chalamet is passionate about video games, with one particular favorite being Red Dead Redemption 2. He appeared at The Game Awards in 2023 to present an award.
He is an avid basketball fan and player, particularly devoted to the New York Knicks. His courtside presence at Madison Square Garden has become legendary—he stands, vocally challenges referees, and shares affectionate moments with Kylie Jenner whenever the Knicks score. Chalamet has been spotted hooping with Adam Sandler in NYC and even skipped the Met Gala to watch a Knicks game.
During his appearance on ESPN's College GameDay, he impressed viewers with his sports analysis skills.
Before discovering acting, Chalamet dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. He played on his school team during childhood and became a coach for children between 6 and 13 years old during his summers in France. He remains a devoted fan of the French team AS Saint-Étienne.
For his role in Marty Supreme (2025), Chalamet trained for six years to master ping-pong, demonstrating his commitment to authenticity in his craft. His Beverly Hills estate features a tennis court that he upgraded with a basketball hoop and ping-pong table.
SCIENCE AND MATHS Timothée Chalamet studied cultural anthropology at Columbia University for one year before transferring to NYU. Cultural anthropology is a social science that examines human cultures, beliefs, practices, values, ideas, and technologies across different societies. While not a hard science or mathematics field, this major demonstrates intellectual curiosity about human behavior and social structures—knowledge that likely informs his acting approach when analyzing characters.
PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY Timothée Chalamet was raised in an interfaith household. His mother is Jewish (of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent), while his father comes from a Protestant background, with his paternal grandfather serving as a pastor at Saint-Etienne.
His philosophical interests are reflected in his reading preferences, particularly Russian literature. He has extensively read Dostoevsky's works, which grapple with profound questions regarding human existence, moral dilemmas surrounding God, free will, and ethics.
At the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Chalamet said in his acceptance speech for A Complete Unknown he expressed his desire to "be among the greats" and emphasized alignment with personal values over external rewards.
POLITICS Timothée Chalamet has demonstrated political awareness while generally maintaining discretion about specific partisan positions. His activism centers on social justice issues and challenging power structures rather than explicit party politics.
In January 2018, Chalamet took a principled stand by donating his entire salary from Woody Allen's A Rainy Day in New York to three charities: Time's Up, RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), and the LGBT Center in New York. He explained: "I don't want to profit from my work on the film... I am learning that a good role isn't the only criteria for accepting a job—that has become much clearer to me in the past few months, having witnessed the birth of a powerful movement intent on ending injustice, inequality and, above all, silence". He wanted to be "worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with the brave artists who are fighting for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve".
In December 2021, Forbes reported that Chalamet partnered with fashion designer Haider Ackermann to launch a charitable fashion initiative supporting women's and children's rights.
He has been photographed wearing Stella McCartney sustainable fashion pieces, suggesting environmental consciousness. McCartney is known for her commitment to sustainability and ethical fashion practices.
Overall, Chalamet appears to lean toward progressive causes—supporting gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-harassment movements, and skepticism of concentrated power—while avoiding explicit partisan endorsements. His political expression manifests through artistic choices, charitable giving, and philosophical reflections on power and authenticity rather than campaign involvement or policy advocacy.
SCANDAL Timothée Chalamet has remained largely scandal-free throughout his career, though a few minor controversies have emerged:
In September 2025, In Touch Weekly published a report alleging that Chalamet exhibited "diva behavior" on the set of A Complete Unknown, claiming he "got into a screaming match with a crew member" and that "everyone is walking on eggshells around him". However, another insider contradicted this characterization, and the report was noted as a rumor that "should be taken with a grain of salt". Fans were shocked by these allegations, knowing him as "a quiet and down-to-earth guy". (12)
Chalamet faced criticism for working with controversial director Woody Allen on A Rainy Day in New York. However, he addressed this head-on by donating his entire salary to anti-harassment charities and issuing a public statement acknowledging his learning process. This proactive response was generally praised and helped distance him from the controversy.
MILITARY RECORD Timothée Chalamet. has portrayed military and warrior characters in films, most notably Prince Hal/King Henry V in The King (2019), where he and his costars trained in knife-fighting to prepare for their roles, and Paul Atreides in the Dune franchise, who leads the Fremen in desert warfare.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Chalamet maintains a simple and balanced fitness regimen. He doesn't bulk up or follow extreme programs, instead treating his work as his profession without letting it define his identity. He focuses on getting better at picking his roles rather than bulking up. For Dune, he engaged in early morning workouts, weightlifting sessions, and high-intensity interval training, but his approach emphasizes staying disciplined with nutrition and maintaining overall health rather than extreme transformation. Tom Cruise provided advice on how to physically prepare for blockbuster performances. (13)
HOMES Chalamet grew up in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, specifically in Manhattan Plaza, a federally subsidized artists' building under the Mitchell-Lama program. The building housed performing artists, and the family lived in the same building as Timothée's maternal grandmother, who had also been a Broadway dancer. This creative environment shaped his artistic upbringing.
Growing up, Chalamet spent summers at his paternal grandparents' home in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a small French village two hours from Lyon. This picturesque village, nestled among verdant mountains and pristine rivers, provided an idyllic counterpoint to his Manhattan life. The village holds historical significance for providing refuge to thousands of Jewish people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. Chalamet continues to visit, most recently in summer 2023 with girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
After leaving Columbia University, Chalamet moved to Concourse, Bronx. Throughout his early career, he maintained various rental apartments in New York City, particularly favoring the East Village neighborhood.
In May 2022, Chalamet purchased an $11 million Beverly Hills mansion from supermodel Kate Upton and baseball star Justin Verlander, who had bought it for $5.3 million in 2016 and completely renovated the kitchen. The purchase marked his transition from a bi-coastal lifestyle to establishing permanent roots on the West Coast.
The East Coast traditional-style home was first built in the 1970s and has an impressive celebrity pedigree—previously owned by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G in the 1990s, then tennis star Pete Sampras, followed by Hollywood producer Jon Peters, before Upton and Verlander.
Chalamet added personal touches to the home, transforming his living room into an antique "museum" with carefully displayed pottery and vases along both sides of his TV, illuminated by strategic low lighting. The upgraded tennis court with basketball hoop and ping-pong table serves as training grounds for his role as a champion ping-pong player in Marty Supreme.
"I was able to spend 10 days in it before I went to 'Dune', and just having it as the home base, it psychologically helped," he explained about finally putting down roots. The Beverly Hills location is conveniently situated near Hollywood studios and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. (14)
TRAVEL Throughout his childhood, Chalamet maintained a regular pattern of spending school years in New York City and summers in France. These annual trips to Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, where his paternal grandparents lived, allowed him to immerse himself in French culture, language, and rural life. He has described these summer experiences as foundational to his identity, creating what he calls "cross-cultural ambiguities" about his sense of self.
He now splits much of his time between New York, Los Angeles, and France. He traveled extensively for specific film roles. including Italy for Call Me by Your Name (2017), Jordan and Abu Dhabi for the Dune franchise, and United Kingdom for Wonka (2022), filmed in Oxford.
APPEARANCES IN MEDIA He has appeared on the covers of Vogue, GQ, Time, and Dazed. He is a frequent guest on late-night talk shows and has hosted Saturday Night Live.
Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest (October 27, 2024): Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike competition in Washington Square Park, New York, organized by YouTuber Anthony Po. The event attracted thousands of attendees and was promoted with paper flyers posted around the city. Twenty-one-year-old Miles Mitchell from Staten Island won the $50 prize dressed as Willy Wonka. Chalamet briefly posed for photos with his doppelgangers before his bodyguard ushered him into a waiting vehicle. Police tried to disperse the unpermitted gathering, and organizer Anthony Po was fined $500. The event sparked a trend, with other lookalike contests following for Jeremy Allen White and Zayn Malik.
ACHIEVEMENTS His accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award (youngest Best Actor winner), a Lucille Lortel Award, and multiple nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.
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