Kylie Jenner steps away from Timothée Chalamet’s side as Oscars moment unfolds

Kylie Jenner made headlines at the 97th Academy Awards not just for her stunning black custom Miu Miu gown but for a small yet meaningful gesture during the ceremony.

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As cameras panned across the front row before the announcement of Best Actor, eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Jenner had moved from her seat beside Timothée Chalamet.

Rather than a snub or dramatic exit, the reality star had graciously stepped back one row to allow Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, to take the seat next to her son during his biggest career moment.

The move did not go unnoticed, with fans praising Jenner for showing respect and support for Chalamet’s family. Social media quickly reacted, with some calling it a classy move and others joking about the reality star’s ability to navigate the politics of awards season seating.

Chalamet, nominated for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, ultimately lost to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist. However, he remained in high spirits, having already scored a SAG Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, where he paid an emotional tribute to his mother’s 40-year career in Actors’ Equity.

With Kylie and Timothée continuing to showcase their low-key but strong relationship, their Oscars appearance further cements them as one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples.

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