Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Timothee Chalamet
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET
Movie star. 27 years old. 5'10" Weight undisclosed.
Timothée Hal Chalamet, born on December 27, 1995, is a talented American actor. He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed movies "Call Me By Your Name" (2017), "Lady Bird" (2017), "Beautiful Boy" (2018), "Little Women" (2019), and "Dune" (2021).
NET WORTH
As of 2021, Timothée Chalamet's net worth was estimated at around $6 million. Much of his wealth comes from his acting career, while details about his investments in real estate, art, or other assets are scarce.
WHAT HE GETS PAID
The exact figures for Chalamet's earnings for his last five movies are not publicly available. However, here are some estimates based on various sources:
HOW HE GOT STARTED
Timothée Chalamet began his acting career as a child actor in commercials and short films. He made his professional debut in an episode of "Law & Order" in 2009.
Chalamet continued to act in television and stage productions, eventually attending LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. In 2014, he had a supporting role in the movie "Men, Women & Children," which led to more film and television roles.
HIS BIG BREAK
Timothée Chalamet's big break came in 2017 when he starred as Elio Perlman in the critically acclaimed film "Call Me By Your Name." His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, making him the third-youngest nominee in the category at the time.
WHAT HE HAS SAID ABOUT HIS OWN SEXUALITY
Timothée Chalamet has not publicly commented on his own sexuality. He's only been romantically linked to women.
What He's Said About The Gay Community
We can't find anything he's said specifically about us, but he's said plenty about his experience playing a gay character in "Call Me By Your Name" and the impact the role had on him and the audience.
Here are some quotes sourced from various interviews:
"It's been a really beautiful lesson in human experience." - Timothée Chalamet talking about his role in "Call Me By Your Name" in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2017.
"It was a beautiful love story that transcends the boundaries of sexual orientation, and that's what I think made it so powerful and resonate with so many people." - Timothée Chalamet discussing the impact of "Call Me By Your Name" in an interview with GQ in 2018.
"I hope that this movie can be a beacon of hope for people that are figuring out their sexuality, that it can be a form of representation that's been lacking." - Chalamet speaking about the importance of representation in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2017.
"What was so special about that story ['Call Me By Your Name'] was the lack of a villain, the universality of a first love, the heartbreak of a first love." - Chalamet reflecting on the story of "Call Me By Your Name" in a 2019 interview with IndieWire.
"This ['Call Me By Your Name'] was as much about the human experience and first love and heartbreak as it was about a gay love story." - Chalamet discussing the film's themes in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2018.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS
Single so far! His past relationships include dating actress Lily-Rose Depp from 2018 to 2020.
PHILOSOPHY
In a 2018 interview with Variety, Chalamet shared his thoughts on acting, saying, "I think the most important thing is to be present, to listen, and to be a conduit for the character, and to not impose yourself on it." He also emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself and being humble in the face of success.
On choosing roles, he has said, "I have no foresight. I just go off of the feeling I get from the material." He also mentioned that he looks for "a human experience that could be relatable to a lot of people" when selecting roles.
CONTROVERSIES
- Woody Allen collaboration: Chalamet faced criticism for his decision to work with controversial director Woody Allen on the film "A Rainy Day in New York" (2019). Amid the #MeToo movement, Chalamet ultimately announced that he would donate his salary from the film to charity, including Time's Up, the LGBT Center in New York, and RAINN.
- COVID-19 pandemic party: In 2020, Chalamet was spotted at a party in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to criticism for not adhering to social distancing guidelines.
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
- Timothée Chalamet is fluent in French, as his father is French, and he spent many summers in France during his childhood.
- Chalamet was initially rejected by LaGuardia High School but was later accepted after re-auditioning.
- He played the piano and guitar in the film "Call Me By Your Name," showcasing his musical talent.
QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET
- "I'm trying to marry a human experience with an interesting narrative."
- "You can't fake the base level of excitement that I have for a project."
- "I don't think you learn anything from winning, but when you lose, you think about what happened."
- "I think we're all born with a creative streak."
- "There is no job security in acting. It's either feast or famine."