Kylie Jenner isn’t a complete unknown to Timothée Chalamet's mom.
In fact, Nicole Flender recently shared some rare insight into her son’s relationship with the beauty mogul, whom he’s been dating since April 2023.
“I have to say she’s lovely,” Nicole said of Kylie in an interview with Curbed published April 21. “She’s very nice to me.”
And on whether Timothée asked his mom—who works as a real estate agent in New York City, among other pastimes—for guidance before purchasing an $11 million dollar house in Beverly Hills, one that just happens to be on the same coast as Kylie?
“Did he ask for my advice? No,” she admitted, laughing. “He said, ‘Guess what? I bought a house.’”
And for the mom of two, whose daughter Pauline Chalamet, 33, currently lives in France with her baby girl, that level of independence is something she respects.
As she quipped, “Would you like your mom to be trailing you everywhere? I like being able to go visit them.”
Nicole’s comments on Kylie and Timothée’s relationship marks a rare moment of insight into the romance between the pair, who often refrain from commenting on their relationship.
But while the pair may keep their lips sealed in interviews, the reality TV star and Call Me By Your Name alum haven’t shied away from locking lips in increasingly frequent public date nights.
From PDA-filled excursions to Coachella and California’s Indian Wells tennis tournament, Kylie and Timothée have started this year unafraid to put their love on display.
In fact, Kylie—who shares kids Stormi Webster, 7, and son Aire Webster, 3, with ex Travis Scott—made sure to be by Timothée’s side as the 29-year-old navigated award season and his many nominations for his work as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
Though Kylie often let Timothée walk the shows’ red carpets by himself, she was then found sitting by his side at events such as the Oscars, the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes and during Timothée’s recent stint as Saturday Night Live host.
Still, both parties have shared their hopes to keep parts of their very public lives just to themselves. As Kylie told British Vogue in August, “Privacy is so important to me in life.”
For a look back at Timothée and Kylie’s relationship timeline, keep reading.
Romance Rumors: April 2023
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet first sparked romance rumors in April 2023 after her split from Travis Scott, with whom she shares kids Stormi, born in 2018, and Aire, born in 2022.
Going Strong: August 2023
E! News confirmed in August 2023 that the Kardashians star and the Dune actor were still an item, despite reports claiming they’d called it quits.
Making It Official: September 2023
After packing on the PDA at Beyoncé's birthday concert in Los Angeles in September 2023, the pair attended a star-studded New York Fashion Week dinner together.
Doubles Partners: September 2023
Later that same month, the couple attended the U.S. Open in New York.
Courtside Kiss: September 2023
It was love-all at the US Open in September 2023.
Desire for Private Life: October 2023
When Kylie's level of fame was brought up during Timothée's recent discussion with GQ about privacy, he responded with a laugh.
"This reminds me of that recent South Park episode with the Worldwide Privacy Tour," he said, referencing the show's parody of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. "Sometimes, people are going to be hella confused when you say you're trying to live a private life."
WSJ. Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards: November 2023
Though the two skipped walking the red carpet together, they were all smiles on their date night to the 2023 award ceremony.
Live From New York: November 2023
...it's Kylie and Timothée. The pair arrived separately at the SNL after-party after the actor hosted the show in November 2023.
Table for Two: January 2024
What award show?
It was only lovers in the building as the 2024 Golden Globes doubled as a TImothée-and-Kylie kiss cam. And there was nary a rumor that could puncture their blissful bubble.
Make It a Tradition: January 2025
For the second straight year, Kylie was Timothée's date to the Golden Globes 2025. The actor scored a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Though he ultimately lost to Adrien Brody, he won in the romance category with Kylie.
Vanity Fair: March 2025
While Kylie did not join Timothée at the 2025 Oscars, where he was nominated for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, she was by his side at Vanity Fair's after-party.
Having a Ball: April 2025
The duo enjoyed a night out at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves game in L.A. in April 2025.
Red Carpet Debut: May 2025
The couple walked their first red carpet together at the 70th David Di Donatello award ceremony in Rome, where Timothée was honored with a special prize for his acting.
Keeping Up With Family: May 2025
Kylie's sister Kendall Jenner joined the pair on their date at the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game at Madison Square Garden in N.Y.C.
Romance on Set: August 2025
Kylie took a trip to Budapest in August 2025 to visit Timothée while he was filming Dune: Part Three. The couple posed for photos with fans during a trip to a local coffee shop.