Kylie Jenner reportedly struggled to develop a friendship with Zendaya despite their shared connection to Timothée Chalamet.
An insider claimed that the two women had uncomfortable interactions as Chalamet prepared to reunite with his Dune costar for the franchise’s upcoming third installment.
Source claims “friendship between Kylie Jenner and Zendaya never really formed”
According to Star Magazine, an unnamed source described the relationship between Jenner and Zendaya as uncomfortable rather than friendly.
“A friendship between Kylie and Zendaya never really formed,” the insider claimed. “There’s always been an awkward energy when Zendaya and Kylie are in the same room.”
The reported tension contrasted with the close relationship Chalamet developed with Zendaya while working on the Dune films.
The actors had established a friendship before Jenner began dating Chalamet in early 2023.
During a 2021 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Zendaya described Chalamet as one of her closest friends.
The following year, Chalamet discussed their relationship during an interview with Variety, describing Zendaya as “a partner and a sister and a friend.”
However, the insider suggested that Jenner and Zendaya never developed a similar friendship.
The source also discussed how Chalamet’s relationship with Jenner differed during production of the franchise’s third film.
According to the insider, Dune: Part Three marked the first installment Chalamet filmed while in an established romantic relationship with Jenner.
The source claimed that Jenner visited the production in Hungary toward the end of filming.
Meanwhile, the upcoming promotional activities reportedly raised questions about how Jenner and Zendaya would interact.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18, bringing renewed attention to its cast and their public appearances.
“The hope is that Kylie and Zendaya can complement each other on the red carpets instead of it turning into some kind of competition,” the insider said.
However, the source’s account suggested that an awkward atmosphere remained between the two women. Neither Jenner nor Zendaya has publicly addressed the reported tension.
