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Timothee Chalamet Has Spent SAG-AFTRA Strike with Kylie Jenner: Will It Last After AMPTP … on September 13, 2023 at 11:09 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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After Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet were all over each other in a very public way at multiple venues, they’re no longer hiding.

Sure, they’re not talking about it in interviews or filming their romance for The Kardashians. But it seems serious.

A new report says that this summer’s historic strikes in the entertainment industry have given Timmy time to “focus” upon Kylie.

But some fans worry that, once these entertainment behemoths finally agree to fairly pay the people who create TV and film, he’ll all but ghost her.

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Timothee Chalamet poses for photos as he promotes the upcoming film “Dune: Part Two” during the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 25, 2023. Timmy does fine work as Paul Atreides. (Getty)

Timothee is having a hot girl summer (Kylie is the hot girl)

The US Sun spoke to a Hollywood insider familiar with Timothee Chalamet, a heartthrob and actor who is usually in high demand.

“The strikes have forced him to not work,” the insider pointed out.

“And,” the source continued, Timothee now has to “actually have a personal life and a social life.”

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Timothée Chalamet attends the photocall for “Bones And All” on November 12, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Getty)

“This relationship has turned his world upside down,” the insider characterized.

“And,” the source added, “he’s having the time of his life.”

That’s no small praise for Kylie. Timothee has dated legendary hotties from within his industry before. Kylie is definitely very different, however.

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Kylie Jenner and actor Timothée Chalamet look on during the Men’s Singles Final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Day Fourteen of the 2023 US Open. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Though Kylie has certainly appeared in music videos and has spent a significant portion of her life on screen, she’s not an actor. Not in the same sense that Timmy is.

She is immensely wealthy. She is an influencer. And she lives a lifestyle that is out of reach for even most nepo babies in the entertainment industry. At least, those in their twenties.

So we have no doubt that Timothee is having some unique experiences. But … how long will this last?

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Timothée Chalamet attends the “Bones & All” premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 08, 2022 in London, England. (Getty)

The WGA has been striking since spring

On May 2, the Writer’s Guilt of America began a strike over abhorrent tactics that industry giants have used to underpay writers.

Shrinking writers rooms, truncated seasons, vanishing residuals, tactically canceled shows, and the looming threat of AI were all priorities in negotiations.

But out-of-touch mega-millionaires in charge of Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, and more refused to make any kind of reasonable deal. So, the WGA went on strike.

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Timothee Chalamet attends the Loewe Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

On July 14, SAG-AFTRA entered the chat

Obviously, Timmy isn’t a writer. But these major studios decided to double down on attempting to crush the creative talents that have enriched them all along.

Actors brought up many of these same concerns — dirty tactics that streamers use to underpay them, unsafe working conditions, and horrific implementation of AI. Once again, the AMPTP (representing these huge corporate streamers) refused to be reasonable.

So, for the first time in generations, SAG-AFTRA went on strike at the same time as the WGA. The results have ground the entertainment industry to a halt.

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Patricia Clarkson joins SAG-AFTRA members on the picket line outside of Warner Bros. Discovery on August 10, 2023 in New York. The Emmy Awards have been postponed by almost four months, organizers said Thursday, as crippling strikes by Hollywood’s actors and writers drag on with no resolution in sight. (Getty)

Now, the heads of these companies have not exactly been shy about their goal.

Once actors and writers are losing their homes by the thousands and unable to feed themselves and their families, the hope is that they’ll come crawling back for whatever spiteful crumbs the AMPTP offers.

Massive community funds to help keep writers and actors afloat during strikes are doing important work. Hopefully, eventually, the AMPTP will negotiate in good faith. And lose hundreds of millions in the mean time for no good reason.

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Kissing time! Timothée Chalamet is smooching Kylie Jenner in this photo from the 2023 U.S. Open. (Getty)

Most actors make fairly normal wages and have to take other jobs to make ends meet

Obviously, Timothee is not really in the same boat as the vast majority of actors. He’s not Kylie’s sugar baby during the strikes. Timmy’s net worth is in the tens of millions.

But while most of the striking actors are people who play joggers and corpses on police procedurals and don’t make more than your average teacher, Timothee can’t work right now. Except for indie studios that strike fair deals.

So obviously, spending this time with Kylie has been a great time for him.

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David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, attends a premiere in May 2023. Many have dubbed him “the most hated man” in the entertainment industry, and with good reason. (Getty)

When it’s over

But, sooner or later, even industry villains like notorious WBD head David Zaslav will get tired of losing massive amounts of money for seemingly no reason other than spite.

At that time, whether it’s next week — or, as some fear, as late as February — the strikes will come to an end.

Timothee will go back to promoting films (like Wonka and Dune 2) and filming new projects.

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We’re not sure if Kylie Jenner’s look screams “cottagecore” as some of her followers have declared, but this certainly looks like a cozy, yet sunny, picnic. (Instagram)

What will that mean for Kylie?

Some of her fans fear that Timothee is (perhaps subconsciously) using her as a welcome distraction. Oh, he’s having a good time, for sure. But will it last?

Others say that Kylothee is more serious than that. The strikes will end, but that doesn’t have to mean a breakup for these two hotties.

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Timothee Chalamet Has Spent SAG-AFTRA Strike with Kylie Jenner: Will It Last After AMPTP … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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