Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's conversation during 'forced' courtside PDA revealed
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s recent appearance at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, sparked a wave of attention after their seemingly awkward kiss was caught on camera.
The couple, who have been in the public eye for some time, shared a ‘painful’ moment during the match between Holger Rune and Ugo Humbert, drawing attention from fans and the media.
Forensic lipreader Jeremy Freeman decoded the exchange for DailyMail.com, revealing that Jenner requested a photo with her boyfriend, but Chalamet, who was engrossed in the match, appeared distracted.
He complied with her request but expressed his focus on the game, saying “Wait a minute, love.” As Jenner kissed him, she commanded, “Eye contact!” to which Chalamet responded with a distracted “Go on, yum, yep.” Following the kiss, as he sat down on his seat, Chalamet grimaced and said “Ow,” which led to a concerned response from Jenner. After he reassured her, she proceeded to rub circles on his stomach as both of them appeared bashful.
Fans on social media were quick to comment on the couple's exchange, with some expressing second-hand embarrassment, as Chalamet seemed more interested in the match than in his girlfriend’s attention. While some suggested the moment was awkward, others pointed out that it was a snapshot of a relationship dynamic where one partner was more engaged in the event.
This public moment comes just a week after Chalamet’s loss at the Oscars, which sparked rumours about the impact of his relationship with Jenner on his career.
Despite this, the couple appeared affectionate during the tennis match, with Jenner showing support for her boyfriend amidst public scrutiny.