At a Glance
- Caitlyn Jenner praised Timothée Chalamet as a “great kid” and “phenomenal actor” after three years of dating Kylie
- She revealed they’ve met in person and he’s “very good to Kylie”
- January 15, 2026 video at LAX marks her first public comments on the couple
- Why it matters: Fans have waited years for family approval amid the ultra-private romance
Caitlyn Jenner has broken her silence on daughter Kylie Jenner’s three-year relationship with Timothée Chalamet, praising the actor and confirming the pair have her full support.
In a brief video obtained by TMZ on January 15, 2026, the 76-year-old former Olympian answered questions while walking through Los Angeles International Airport. When asked, “How much do you love Timothée Chalamet?” Caitlyn replied, “I just want my daughter to be happy. And she is, and I like that.”
First Meeting and Impressions
Caitlyn confirmed she has met Chalamet in person and offered a glowing assessment:
- “He’s a great kid”
- “Phenomenal actor” after watching his Golden Globe-winning turn in Marty Supreme
- “He’s very good to Kylie. Even more important.”
The brief endorsement ends years of public silence from the Jenner family patriarch, who came out as transgender in 2015 and has since spoken openly about her relationships with her children.
A Private Romance Goes Public
Kylie, 28, and Chalamet, 30, were first linked in early 2023 after meeting at Paris Fashion Week. The couple has kept details under wraps, attending events together but skipping red carpets until May 2025.
Key milestones:
- January 2023: Spotted together at Paris Fashion Week
- May 2025: Made red-carpet debut as a couple
- January 4, 2026: Chalamet thanked “my partner of three years” while accepting the Critics Choice Best Actor award
- January 12, 2026: He repeated the tribute at the Golden Globes, calling Kylie “my partner” during his acceptance speech
Cameras caught Kylie mouthing “I love you, too” from the audience after Chalamet’s emotional speech.
Family Dynamics
Caitlyn shares Kylie and Kendall Jenner, 30, with ex-wife Kris Jenner. The couple divorced in 2014 after 20 years of marriage.
In a January 2021 interview on Dear Media’s The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast, Caitlyn described Kylie as “more of an open book” compared to the “more secretive” Kendall. She added that she and Kylie try to have dinner “once a week, once every two weeks,” highlighting their close bond.
Awards Season Love
Chalamet has used both major 2026 awards appearances to thank Kylie publicly:
At the Critics Choice Awards: “Lastly, I’ll just say, thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.”
At the Golden Globes: “For my parents, for my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.”
The actor credited his father for instilling gratitude, saying past losses made the current wins “that much sweeter.”
Key Takeaways
- Caitlyn’s approval signals full family acceptance after years of speculation
- The couple’s privacy has fueled intense media interest, making any comment headline-worthy
- Chalamet’s repeated public thanks confirm the relationship’s stability ahead of more awards-season appearances
With Caitlyn’s blessing now public, fans can expect continued low-key appearances from the couple as awards season continues.
