Kylie Jenner’s latest date with Timothée Chalamet looked romantic from the stands. Online, however, their World Cup appearance opened a more complicated conversation.
Fans are once again divided after Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet packed on the PDA
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet arrived hand in hand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. A fan video showed them entering New York New Jersey Stadium before Spain faced Argentina.
Chalamet stepped onto the field before kickoff to deliver the official match ball. After returning to the stands, he and Jenner watched the game together and shared a kiss.
The PDA itself was not what divided viewers. The timing drew criticism because Jenner’s grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, died three days earlier at age 91. Kris Jenner announced her mother’s death on Instagram and described Shannon as the “heart” of their family.
Some X users directly questioned Kylie’s decision to attend the World Cup final. One user asked, “Wait … is she not supposed to be mourning?” Another reacted to footage of the couple by writing, “Didn’t her grandma just die?”
However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. One user pushed back by writing, “Yt people grieve differently.” Another social media post noted that Kylie appeared “glum” at the final amid the news of her grandmother’s death.
Neither Jenner nor Chalamet has addressed the debate. Their appearance continued a familiar pattern for the couple, who often keep their relationship private but show affection at major events.
The couple has shown similar affection at other high-profile events. Their PDA at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards drew attention after Chalamet thanked Jenner during his Best Actor acceptance speech. More recently, a viral breakup claim about Jenner and Chalamet turned out to be false.
The World Cup outing offered another sign that Jenner and Chalamet remain together. Still, the reaction showed how quickly a celebrity date can become a debate about grief.
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