Kylie Jenner receives backlash for Golden Globes picture
The reality star and makeup mogul attended the 2026 awards ceremony with her actor boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet first sparked dating rumours in 2023.
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After calling quits with rapper and father of her children, Travis Scott, Jenner moved on with the Academy Award-nominated actor.
The couple confirmed their relationship by attending the 2024 Golden Globes together, but have been working hard to keep their love life private.
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This year, Jenner and Chalamet once again attended the award show together, where the actor was nominated for the Best Actor in a Drama Film award.
Chalamet won the award, and in his acceptance speech, thanked all those who had supported him, including his parents and his girlfriend, saying he felt "grateful" for what he had achieved.
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As always, pictures from the event have been circulating online, with the stars looking glitzy and glamorous.
Unfortunately, one picture of Kylie Jenner has been labelled "classless" with many fans saying she's "embarrassing" Chalamet.
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The picture in question shows Jenner giving the middle finger while sitting next to her boyfriend and his 'Marty Supreme' co-star, Odessa A'zion.
Page Six posted an edited version of the picture in a collection of Jenner pictures from the event with the caption: "It's Kylie Jenner's world and we're just living in it at the 2026 Golden Globes. 😂"
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However, the first picture shows Jenner making the vulgar gesture, and the comments have been slamming her behaviour.
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It seems that a majority of the comments were criticising her:
- "Class and elegance..... sorely lacking".
- "She’s beautiful, smart and love her…but why does she have to do that at a public event in which her boyfriend was recognized for his work 👀😵💫🫠".
- "When you bring a child to an adult event 😂".
- "That is embarrassing for him 🙄".
- "TC face says every thing😂 you should have chosen wisely Bro😂".
- "Class act Kylle. You are a mother of two. Great role model."
- "Thank you for blurring out her fingers".
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Others came to her defence:
- "Love how confident she shows her stretch marks".
- "Omg these comments are so tired. She’s having FUN. HOW CAN YOU HATE FROM OUTSIDE THE CLUB WHEN YOU CANT EVEN GET IN???".
- "girl.. these are taken during commercial breaks, everyone is mingling and having fun😭 not that serious".
- "Here for it".
- "she’s messing around, it’s not a red carpet picture!"
Like it or not, it seems like the couple is going strong and very happy together.
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