Timothée Chalamet isn’t exactly shouting it from the rooftops, but he’s not dodging the question either. In a new Vogue cover story, the 29-year-old Oscar nominee acknowledges that becoming a dad is firmly “on the radar,” while keeping his relationship with Kylie Jenner as private as ever. The actor also opened up about the value of family, the influence of great role models, and how his inner circle hitting major milestones has him reflecting on a new phase of life.
Parenthood Is On His Mind, But Privacy Comes First
Asked directly about starting a family, Chalamet kept things simple: “That could be on the radar,” he told Vogue in its December issue, published November 6. It’s a rare peek into the personal life of a star who’s long balanced global fame with a resolutely low-key approach to romance and home life.
Chalamet recently became an uncle to his sister Pauline Chalamet’s 14-month-old, an experience that appears to have sharpened his perspective on parenthood. Reflecting on a moment he witnessed in which a celebrity celebrated the freedom of not having children, he recalled turning to a friend and thinking, “Holy s***. Oh my God. Bleak.” He acknowledged that not everyone can have children, but framed procreation as a fundamental part of the human experience.
That clarity, he suggested, is part of entering a different life chapter. “Zendaya is engaged. Anya [Taylor-Joy] is married,” he said, nodding to peers who’ve marked big milestones. For Chalamet, those shifts underscore what he called a “new stage of life”—one that invites reflection, even if he’s not laying out a public timeline.
“You Don’t Have To Be Selfish To Be Great”
Chalamet’s thoughts on family were accompanied by a broader idea about excellence and balance. He recalled a school friend named Grace, whose parents modeled a “beautiful, amazing” marriage that left a lasting impression. The takeaway for Chalamet wasn’t about perfection—it was about the fact that true excellence doesn’t have to be joyless or punishing.
“You don’t have to be selfish to be great, no,” he added, noting that he’s worked with directors who are both at the top of their craft and fully present in their family lives. For an actor whose résumé spans indie dramas and box office juggernauts, that observation reads like a quiet mission statement: ambition and personal connection can coexist.
Keeping His Relationship With Kylie Jenner Out Of The Spotlight
As for his relationship with Kylie Jenner, Chalamet kept things brief by choice. “I don’t say that with any fear,” he said of staying quiet. “I just don’t have anything to say.” It’s consistent with how the pair, who began dating in spring 2023, have approached public attention—showing up for big moments without turning their romance into a spectacle.
In recent months, the couple has stepped out together at high-profile events while maintaining a low profile day-to-day. They made a rare red carpet debut in May at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome, and were on hand for a surprise world premiere of Marty Supreme in New York on October 6. Two days later, they were spotted cheering on the New York Yankees, with Jenner sporting a jacket nodding to Chalamet’s upcoming film. The message is clear: they’re supportive, they’re present, and they’re not narrating every detail.
That balance mirrors Chalamet’s broader approach to fame. Despite the intensity of attention that follows projects like Dune and Wonka, he has largely kept the conversation centered on his work. The actor’s latest comments suggest that, even as he contemplates fatherhood, his instinct remains to protect what matters most by keeping it close.
A New Phase For An A-List Generation
Chalamet’s remarks also chart a cultural shift among his peers. As friends get engaged and married, the Call Me By Your Name star is acknowledging a moment when careers and personal lives begin to evolve in tandem. It’s not a pronouncement, but it is a marker: the cohort that came up together is growing up together, and Chalamet is paying attention.
Within that context, his reflections on family carry extra weight. Becoming an uncle, finding inspiration in models of healthy partnership, and recognizing that fulfillment and greatness can align—all of it points to an artist considering what longevity looks like on and off screen. It’s a sentiment that resonates across Hollywood, where conversations around work-life balance remain front and center.
For now, Chalamet is content to let the work speak loudly while the rest stays quiet. He’s not outlining plans or making promises, but he is acknowledging the possibility—and that alone is a rare admission from a star who chooses discretion over disclosure. If fatherhood truly is on the radar, he’s keeping the compass to himself.
Until then, audiences can expect Chalamet to keep doing what he does best: choosing compelling roles, supporting the people closest to him, and sidestepping the noise. The family talk may be new, but the ethos isn’t. On screen and off, he’s playing the long game.
