Fans noticed a striking change in Timothée Chalamet’s appearance as he arrived in St. Tropez on Monday, seemingly sporting a closely shaved nape. Accompanying him was his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, who has been enjoying a vacation with her sister, Kendall, and friends.
Chalamet, 29, caught attention not just for his look but for his unique accessories: a Nike baseball cap layered with a green bandana, worn in a babushka style, leading to speculation that he may have buzzed his hair entirely.
“OMG BUZZ CUT!!??” one intrigued fan tweeted, while another exclaimed, “the italian grandmother chic is sending me 😭😭.” A third user lamented, “That’s disappointing. I guess we’re stuck with that for DUNE 3.”
As buzz surrounding his hairstyle increased, reports came in that “Dune: Messiah,” the next installment in Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed franchise, is set to begin filming this week in Budapest. As part of his preparation for the role, the actor has reportedly shed his trademark curls.
Additionally, Chalamet has dispensed with his controversial “Marty Supreme” mustache in advance of the movie’s release on Christmas Day. Details about his character, Paul Atreides, and his new look remain under wraps, though the story is set a decade after “Dune: Part Two.”
At the beach, Chalamet accessorized his cap and bandana with a Nigerian soccer jersey and a striking $40,000 diamond Cartier pendant. Meanwhile, Jenner dazzled in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier cone-bra minidress.
The couple has been seen enjoying their summer in Europe, having recently celebrated at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice. They frolicked at the exclusive Loulou’s beach club and were spotted sipping cocktails while flaunting their designer bags.
Chalamet and Jenner’s relationship has blossomed over more than two years, with the couple making their red carpet debut at the David di Donatello Awards in Rome this past May. Recently, Jenner took their relationship a step further by following Chalamet on Instagram, although he has yet to reciprocate, currently following no one on his account.
