Model Alleges 3-Year Romance with Timothée Chalamet Before His Relationship with Kylie Jenner

Sarah Tena claims Chalamet's new relationship with Jenner was 'disrespectful' after their long-term involvement.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:57pm

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A 32-year-old model named Sarah Tena has claimed she had a three-year romantic relationship with actor Timothée Chalamet that ended in early 2023, shortly before he was publicly linked to reality star Kylie Jenner. Tena said she felt 'disrespected' by Chalamet's new relationship with Jenner, which she believes overlapped with the end of their own involvement.

Why it matters

This story highlights the complexities of celebrity relationships and the potential for public scrutiny and backlash when high-profile figures move on to new partners, especially when there are allegations of overlap or disrespect towards previous relationships.

The details

According to Tena, she and Chalamet, 30, were involved in a serious relationship from 2020 to 2023. She claims they remained in contact until early 2023, when reports surfaced that Chalamet had begun dating 28-year-old Kylie Jenner. Tena said she had developed deep feelings for Chalamet and was saddened when their relationship apparently ended, as she 'never thought him and I would stop talking.' She also said Chalamet had been 'genuine' and showed interest in her life, including her 11-year-old daughter.

  • Tena and Chalamet's relationship allegedly lasted from 2020 to early 2023.
  • Chalamet and Jenner were first spotted together at a Paris Fashion Week event in January 2023.
  • Chalamet and Jenner were photographed together in Beverly Hills in April 2023.

The players

Sarah Tena

A 32-year-old model who claims she had a three-year romantic relationship with actor Timothée Chalamet.

Timothée Chalamet

A 30-year-old actor who has been in a relationship with Kylie Jenner since 2023, according to reports.

Kylie Jenner

A 28-year-old businesswoman and reality television star who rose to prominence on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.'

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What they’re saying

“I did get down and a little sad about the whole thing because I was like, 'Wow I might not ever see him again', and when I had always felt so sure about him and I and it turned the complete opposite of that.”

— Sarah Tena, Model

“I never thought him and I would stop talking because we had that friendship also. He's changed.”

— Sarah Tena, Model

What’s next

The details of Chalamet and Tena's relationship, as well as the timeline of his involvement with Jenner, remain unclear and could be further investigated.

The takeaway

This story highlights the potential for public scrutiny and emotional turmoil when high-profile celebrity relationships end and new ones begin, especially when there are allegations of overlap or disrespect towards previous partners.