Brody Jenner Defends Sister Kylie and Timothée Chalamet Amid Relationship Scrutiny

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Brody Jenner, the older brother of Kylie Jenner, has come to the defense of his sister and her boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, amid renewed scrutiny over their relationship. Jenner dismissed claims made by a former adult entertainer who said she had a prior relationship with Chalamet, urging critics to 'leave the happy couple alone' and suggesting the woman was seeking attention. The couple, who were first linked in 2023, have continued to make public appearances together despite the ongoing speculation.

Why it matters

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship has been the subject of intense public interest and scrutiny since they first went public. Brody Jenner's defense of the couple highlights the challenges faced by high-profile celebrities in maintaining their personal lives and relationships in the glare of the media spotlight.

The details

In an interview with the Daily Mail, a 32-year-old former adult entertainer named Sarah Tena claimed she had a prior, non-exclusive relationship with Chalamet that began in 2020 after the two connected via Instagram. Tena said she was surprised to later see the actor publicly linked to Jenner, stating, 'I see these things about him dating Kylie Jenner and I was very confused about that.' After Page Six shared details from the interview on Instagram, Brody Jenner, Kylie's older brother, weighed in directly in the comments, dismissing the claims and urging critics to move on, writing, 'Oh god 🙄 just leave the happy couple alone. People have lives before they meet their person. This girl is clearly doing this for attention, and everyone can see right through it.'

• Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were first romantically linked in April 2023.
• The couple made their red carpet debut in May 2025.

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