Hollywood showmance? Why Timothee and Kylie may not be as loved-up as they’d like us to believe

Another very public display of togetherness for Hollywood’s least likely couple, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.

Reunited Wednesday in Paris during Chalamet’s ongoing publicity tour for his Bob Dylan biopic, A complete unknownJenner put her signature pout on full display and clung to her boyfriend’s arm as they braved the thicket of paparazzi who happened to be there to commemorate the “romantic” evening.

It’s been two weeks since the couple was last seen together. Then Jenner seemed to be working overtime to build some chemistry with her leading man during another high-profile date night at the Golden Globes.

Clad in chainmail Versace and basking in Chalamet’s Oscar buzz, Jenner wrinkled himself down to his puny tache as if utterly in love with his deadly charms.

Passion? I’m not convinced. In fact, the Golden Globe for Best Show should definitely go to Chalamet and Jenner.

Yes, the star of Dune and Wonka can be hailed as the actor of his generation, but Chalamet is less convincing than the reality queen/makeup mogul’s other half.

Jenner put on her signature pout and clung to her boyfriend’s arm as they braved the thicket of paparazzi who happened to be there to commemorate the “romantic” evening in Paris.

Jenner seemed to be working overtime to build some chemistry with her leading man during another high-profile date night at the Golden Globes.

Jenner seemed to be working overtime to build some chemistry with her leading man during another high-profile date night at the Golden Globes.

Clad in chainmail Versace and basking in Chalamet's Oscar buzz, Jenner wrinkled himself down to his puny tache as if utterly in love with his deadly charms.

Clad in chainmail Versace and basking in Chalamet’s Oscar buzz, Jenner wrinkled himself down to his puny tache as if utterly in love with his deadly charms.

Neither this week’s Paris performance nor their joint performance at the Golden Globes, where Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor for his role as Dylan, have done much to dispel the fake rumors that haunt their strange union.

Snapping pictures of Chalamet with a millennial-era digital camera — how strange — and holding his face, Jenner’s phoned-in PDAs at the Globes all felt as flat as Zoe Saldana’s syrupy acceptance speech. The yellow tail jalapenos served on Nobu’s Michelin menu likely generated more heat.

In reality, there has been speculation about the relationship for a long time. The couple’s appearances have been strangely few and far between since they were first linked in April 2023.

Rarely seen over a casual cup of coffee or early morning departures from each other’s homes, their relationship seems to consist largely of choreographed caresses at very public events, from the US Open Tennis to the Renaissance concert of Beyoncé.

The 29-year-old actor’s devoted fanbase certainly doesn’t believe in the love story. For starters, “Timmy” is quite a departure from the roll call of rappers Jenner, 27, has previously dated, including Travis Scott, the father of her two children.

Rooted in reality TV, sex tapes and the steady stream of high-profile hookups, the Kardashian/Jenner house seems so at odds with the French-speaking thespian who apparently craves privacy and is prone to deep, philosophical musings.

“You could be the master of your destiny, you could be the captain of your soul,” he responded when asked if he believes in fate and destiny during a press conference interview for Dune with co-star Zendaya.

“But you have to realize that life comes from you and not from you, and that takes time.”

Rarely seen over a casual coffee or early morning departure from each other's homes, they are largely choreographed caresses at very public events, from the US Open Tennis (pictured) to Beyoncé's Renaissance concert.

Rarely seen over a casual coffee or early morning departure from each other’s homes, they are largely choreographed caresses at very public events, from the US Open Tennis (pictured) to Beyoncé’s Renaissance concert.

For many, whether the real deal or PR fiction, Chalamet as a mother of two children plus one represents a tawdry sellout. Surely his dramas should be on the big screen with critically acclaimed directors and nowhere near the manufactured clutter of a Kardashian reality show.

Let’s face it, it’s just not a good idea to get Instagram plugs from Kylie’s “momager” Kris when he was supposed to be hosting Saturday Night Live.

This may seem a bit harsh on Jenner, but her self-obsession is pinching.

Like her sisters Kim and Kendall, the self-made billionaire’s daily work with lip kits and clothing lines still seems like a sideshow to the private life that she has long commodified despite her grandiose claims.

“I am a young woman and I am not dependent on a man or anyone else,” she stated in a 2016 interview with Glamor magazine.

“I make my own money and start my own business, and I feel like I’m an inspiration to a lot of young girls who want to be on their own.”

But for a woman born into family wealth and forever hanging on the arm of rich famous men, it all rings a bit hollow.

There has been speculation about the relationship for a long time. The couple's appearances have been strangely rare since they were first linked in April 2023. (They were pictured at the 2024 Golden Globes).

There has been speculation about the relationship for a long time. The couple’s appearances have been strangely rare since they were first linked in April 2023. (They were pictured at the 2024 Golden Globes).

“Timmy” is quite a departure from the roll call of rappers Jenner, 27, has previously dated, including Travis Scott, the father of her two children. (Kylie and Travis were pictured with their daughter Stormi in 2019).

“Timmy” is quite a departure from the roll call of rappers Jenner, 27, has previously dated, including Travis Scott, the father of her two children. (Kylie and Travis were pictured with their daughter Stormi in 2019).

Like the rest of her clan, she is fully aware of the value of coupling and is used to a feverish fanbase that can’t get enough of the combined star power among the shiny posse.

As depressing as it may be, we all know it can be a fast track to relevance and attention.

How it will all turn out for Jenner and Chalamet remains to be seen.

She will already be thinking about what she will wear to the Oscars in March, whether they will pose together on the red carpet and practice her most amorous look in case he wins and her name is checked in his speech.

At least they have some time to plan it – if they can organize a date night before then.