Kylie Jenner switched seats to sit behind Timothee Chalamet before Best Actor announcement at Oscars 2025

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: The 97th Academy Awards were filled with viral moments, and as expected, the star-studded ceremony had everyone talking.

However, it was Timothee Chalamet who truly stole the spotlight, especially with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, by his side.

While videos circulating online captured the couple sharing a kiss and holding hands inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, one particular moment left fans buzzing nonstop – Jenner swapping seats with the 'Dune' star's mother, Nicole Flender, just before the winner of the Best Actor category was announced. 

Chalamet was nominated in the category for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown'. 

Kylie Jenner swaps seats with Timothee Chalamet's mother at the Oscars

Timothee Chalamet had two stunning ladies cheering on him at the 2025 Oscars. The Best Actor nominee, who made a bold entrance in a custom butter yellow Givenchy suit, was frequently spotted sitting alongside his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, who turned heads in a breathtaking custom Miu Miu gown.

Photos from the night clearly showed the couple looking affectionate in the front row. 

However, just before the Best Actor winner was announced, Jenner went missing from her seat. 

Viewers quickly discovered she had moved to the row behind during a commercial break, allowing Chalamet's mother, Flender, to join him for what was expected to be a special moment. Flender and Jenner were even seen chatting from their seats. 

Despite the heartfelt gesture, the anticipated moment didn’t materialize, as the award went to Adrien Brody for 'The Brutalist'.

Fans speculated that Jenner moved to the row behind Chalamet to give him and his mother space to share the moment – had he won. Many praised the reality TV star for allowing the mother-son bonding time, calling her sweet and thoughtful.

This wasn’t the first time Flender had attended an awards show with her 29-year-old son, as per E! News. The 'Heat of Passion' actress accompanied her son at the 2025 SAG Awards last month, where he won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

Fans gush over Kylie Jenner as she swaps seats with Timothee Chalamet's mother 

Fans and netizens waste no time sharing their thoughts on Kylie Jenner swapping seats with Timothe Chalamet's mother, Nicole Flender, just before the announcement of the Best Actor award. 

Someone who didn't recognized the actor's mother asked, "Whose sitting next to to Timothee in the blue👀 Kylie is sitting behind him now 👀," while another shared, "Kylie swapped seats with Nicole for this category just in case Timothée won."

"Them swapping out kylie for timothée’s mom right before best actor was announced…… ooooooo," a person pointed out. 

"Kylie and his mom switched places in case he won 😭😭💕💕," wrote a fan, along with a GIF of a woman crying. Another added, "Kylie switched seats with Timmy’s mom during the best actor category? 😭😭😭 that’s so sweet."

One more speculated, "They moved Kylie to the back cuz they thought he was gonna win omg.”

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