After months—scratch that, years—of speculation, sideways glances, and “are-they-aren’t-they” headlines, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have finally made it red carpet official.
The couple arrived hand-in-hand on the red carpet at Rome’s David di Donatello Awards, where 29-year-old Chalamet was honoured with the David Speciale — a prestigious award celebrating a “great actor of quality and innovative films” and a “global protagonist.” Over the years, many celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood have made relationship announcements silently at the red carpet. Be it an award show, a wedding reception or a movie premiere, celebs have driven away rumours in style.
Closer home in India, KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty made waves when they appeared together at the screening of ‘Tadap’, putting months of subtle Instagram hints to bed. Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth chose the grandeur of a L’Oréal event to declare their bond, radiating effortless charm. Back when rumours of Alia dating Ranbir Kapoor were going viral, the duo put it to rest with their public appearance at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s wedding reception in 2018. After months of speculation, the duo finally gave fans a glimpse of how good they look together.
In Hollywood, many celebrities have made official appearances together over the years, laying rest to rumours.
Netflix darlings, Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer, who strolled into The Fashion Awards 2017 and confirmed what every Stranger Things stan had already sensed. The on-screen chemistry between them in the Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’ was so convincing that fans began to question whether it was purely acting. Their appearance together put all speculation to rest.
First linked in April 2023, Timothée and Kylie made their public debut that September at Beyoncé’s concert. That same month, they were also spotted attending a New York Fashion Week dinner with Haider Ackermann and made an appearance at the 2023 US Open. After keeping things low-key for a while, the couple began making more public appearances, openly showcasing their connection. They were seen together at the after-party for Timothée’s film A Complete Unknown in December, and have since been seen together at major events, including the 2025 Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and the Oscars earlier this year.
However, at the David di Donatello Awards in Rome, the duo walked hand-in-hand on the red carpet for the first time, finally making it red carpet official.
Why do celebrities opt for these dramatic debuts instead of a cute soft-launch on Instagram like the rest of us? Because for them, going public is not just about feelings—it’s about optics, strategy, and making the most of their spotlight. A red carpet moment offers more than validation; it delivers impact. A public appearance becomes a brand narrative, a style moment, and a page in pop culture history.
