Kylie Jenner, 27, and her partner, actor Timothée Chalamet, 29, appeared to exhibit indications of an evolving dynamic in their relationship during their red carpet debut on Wednesday.
The couple, who have been romantically linked for approximately two years, made their first official joint appearance at a photocall for the 70th David di Donatello Awards in Rome.
According to body language analyst Judi James, speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, the interaction between the two suggested a shift in their rapport, with Jenner appearing “less clingy” than in previous public outings.
Body language expert Judi James observed that Kylie Jenner projected the image of a “woman in love,” in contrast to Timothée Chalamet’s more controlled and deliberate demeanor, which, in her assessment, suggested that he was “playing a new role for the cameras.”
Ms. James further noted that a particular moment of eye contact between the couple during their red carpet appearance elicited an “odd” expression from Chalamet—described as “more like a stare than a face-softening ‘look of love.’”
Commenting on his overall presentation, James remarked that Chalamet’s more polished and formal appearance contributed to a heightened sense of “visual compatibility” with Jenner, the cosmetics entrepreneur behind the Lip Kit brand.
According to body language expert Judi James, Timothée Chalamet’s refined appearance—highlighted by his “elegant black velvet suit” and signature voluminous hairstyle—marks a departure from the more casual image he previously projected while promoting his Dylan biopic. This sartorial upgrade, she notes, renders him more “visually compatible” with Kylie Jenner, whose style typically features “elegant, basic black” ensembles.
James observed that Chalamet maintained a reserved demeanor on the red carpet, characterized by a singular facial expression and a “languid one-hand-in-a-pocket pose.” Despite this consistency, his more sophisticated body language now “forms a match” with Jenner’s, who herself appeared “less clingy” and less performative than in previous joint appearances.
As the couple made their entrance, Chalamet was seen placing his hand over Jenner’s—suggesting he was leading her—though another image appeared to contradict this, showing Kylie “towing him along” to position themselves for the cameras. Jenner later leaned back into Chalamet, who placed a hand around her torso in what James described as a gesture “not many women appreciate,” given its placement over the stomach. Nevertheless, Jenner appeared to affirm the moment by placing her hand atop his and tilting her head back in a way that, per James, conveyed the image of “a woman in love.”
Despite appearing “more photogenic as a couple” than in prior public outings, James remarked on Chalamet’s “odd” expression during a moment of eye contact—one that resembled a stare more than a tender exchange.
The red carpet appearance at the David di Donatello Awards in Rome followed Chalamet’s notable absence from the Met Gala earlier that week, marking the pair’s first official joint outing at a major international event.#newsafro_
