50 Things You Didn’t Know About Timothée Chalamet
1️⃣ Born in New York City: Timothée Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995, in Manhattan, New York City.
2️⃣ Dual Citizenship: He holds both American and French citizenship, thanks to his French father.
3️⃣ French Connection: Timothée grew up speaking both English and French fluently, spending summers in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France.
4️⃣ Family of Artists: His mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer and real estate agent, and his sister, Pauline, is an actress.
5️⃣ Prestigious Education: Timothée attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York.
6️⃣ Early Ambitions: As a child, he wanted to become a professional soccer player before pursuing acting.
7️⃣ Stage Debut: He starred in a middle school production of Cabaret, playing Emcee.
8️⃣ Breakout Role: His role as Elio in Call Me by Your Name (2017) brought him international acclaim.
9️⃣ Young Oscar Nominee: At 22, he became the third-youngest nominee for Best Actor in Oscar history.
🔟 Luca Guadagnino Collaboration: He has worked with the Italian director on Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All.
1️⃣1️⃣ Multi-Lingual Actor: Timothée performed parts of Call Me by Your Name in Italian and French.
1️⃣2️⃣ Loves Hip-Hop: He has a passion for hip-hop and once rapped about statistics for a school project.
1️⃣3️⃣ Stage Name: As a teenager, he considered using “Timmy T” as his stage name.
1️⃣4️⃣ Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar: He played Matthew McConaughey’s teenage son in Interstellar (2014).
1️⃣5️⃣ Big Apple Roots: Timothée grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, surrounded by the buzz of New York theater and art.
1️⃣6️⃣ TV Beginnings: He appeared in shows like Law & Order and Homeland early in his career.
1️⃣7️⃣ Harvard Rejection: Though he dreamed of attending Harvard, he was rejected and went to Columbia University instead.
1️⃣8️⃣ Dropped Out: He left Columbia after a year to focus on his acting career.
1️⃣9️⃣ Academy Favorite: He’s been involved in several Oscar-nominated projects, including Lady Bird and Little Women.
2️⃣0️⃣ Connection with Saoirse Ronan: Timothée and Saoirse Ronan have starred together in Lady Bird and Little Women.
2️⃣1️⃣ Dune Success: He brought Paul Atreides to life in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021).
2️⃣2️⃣ Improvised Scene: His famous dance scene in Call Me by Your Name was unscripted.
2️⃣3️⃣ NYU Experience: He also briefly studied at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
2️⃣4️⃣ Aspiring Director: Timothée hopes to direct his own films in the future.
2️⃣5️⃣ Respects Leonardo DiCaprio: He considers Leonardo DiCaprio a mentor, who advised him to avoid hard drugs and superhero roles.
2️⃣6️⃣ Vintage Fan: He loves thrift shopping and often wears vintage clothing on and off the red carpet.
2️⃣7️⃣ Role Preparation: For Beautiful Boy, he lost 20 pounds to play a young man struggling with addiction.
2️⃣8️⃣ Red Carpet Innovator: Timothée’s bold fashion choices have made him a style icon.
2️⃣9️⃣ First Love: He dated Lourdes Leon, Madonna’s daughter, during high school.
3️⃣0️⃣ Speaks About Mental Health: Timothée is open about dealing with insecurities and self-doubt in the industry.
3️⃣1️⃣ Big Theater Buff: His love for theater extends to frequenting Broadway shows in New York.
3️⃣2️⃣ Fan of Soccer: He remains a huge soccer fan and supports the French team during international tournaments.
3️⃣3️⃣ Ties to Italy: He lived in Crema, Italy, while filming Call Me by Your Name.
3️⃣4️⃣ Music Video Star: Timothée appeared in The Killers’ music video for The Man.
3️⃣5️⃣ Close with Zendaya: He shares a strong friendship with Zendaya, his Dune co-star.
3️⃣6️⃣ Charity Work: Timothée supports causes like LGBTQ+ rights and climate change awareness.
3️⃣7️⃣ Collaborative Spirit: He values working closely with directors and co-stars to create authentic performances.
3️⃣8️⃣ Inspiring Youth: Timothée is a role model for aspiring young actors worldwide.
3️⃣9️⃣ Admired by Critics: His performances are often praised for their emotional depth and nuance.
4️⃣0️⃣ Wes Anderson Collaboration: He starred in The French Dispatch (2021), directed by Wes Anderson.
4️⃣1️⃣ Inspired by Heath Ledger: Timothée admires Heath Ledger’s work, especially his role in Brokeback Mountain.
4️⃣2️⃣ Nicknamed Timmy: Close friends and family call him Timmy, despite his preference for Timothée.
4️⃣3️⃣ Guitar Player: He plays guitar and showcased his musical skills in Call Me by Your Name.
4️⃣4️⃣ Poetry Enthusiast: Timothée has a love for poetry and often reads works by Frank O’Hara and Arthur Rimbaud.
4️⃣5️⃣ Vocal About Equality: He uses his platform to advocate for racial and gender equality.
4️⃣6️⃣ Name Pronunciation: It’s pronounced “Tim-o-tay” due to his French heritage, but he doesn’t mind the anglicized version.
4️⃣7️⃣ Dreams of Broadway: Timothée hopes to perform in a Broadway play someday.
4️⃣8️⃣ Big Fan of Rappers: He admires artists like Kid Cudi and Kanye West, who inspire him creatively.
4️⃣9️⃣ Film Buff: He’s passionate about cinema and often cites old classics as influences.
5️⃣0️⃣ Rising Legend: Timothée Chalamet’s rapid rise in Hollywood showcases his talent, passion, and dedication to the
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