Kylie Jenner ‘Can’t Wait’ for Timothée Chalamet to Finally Come Home for Thanksgiving After Months Apart Filming in Europe, Says Source
Kylie Jenner is preparing for a holiday week that feels more meaningful than most, and according to those close to her, the anticipation has been building for months. As her boyfriend of more than two years, Timothée Chalamet, wraps up a demanding block of filming overseas, the reality star and beauty mogul is getting ready to welcome him home just in time for Thanksgiving. And for a couple that has spent much of the fall physically apart while juggling careers known for consuming schedules, the reunion is shaping up to be something she has been “very excited” about, a source tells PEOPLE.
For Jenner, 28, the holidays have always been a grounding season in a life that can often feel split between private moments with her children and the enormous spotlight surrounding her family’s empire. This year is no exception — but the emotional weight feels heavier, and in many ways sweeter, because of how much distance she and Chalamet have had to navigate. The actor, 29, has been filming Dune: Part Three across multiple European locations throughout the fall, a production timeline that has required long stays overseas and has left the couple relying heavily on FaceTime calls, quick weekend meetups, and messages squeezed between filming days.
Their relationship, which began quietly in early 2022 and has since grown into one of the entertainment world’s most-watched romances, has had to adapt to something many Hollywood couples struggle with: how to stay connected when both are at defining, often overwhelming moments in their careers. For Jenner, that has included the continued expansion of Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin, filming for The Kardashians, and balancing life as a mother to daughter Stormi and son Aire. For Chalamet, it’s meant navigating the kind of high-intensity film productions that have turned him into one of the most respected young actors of his generation.
Despite the obstacles, the pair has remained steady. But a return home — especially a holiday return centered on family — marks a shift that even those close to them view as significant. “She’s incredibly excited for him to finally come back and spend real uninterrupted time together,” the source shares. “It’s been a long stretch apart. They’ve made it work, but nothing replaces being home with the people you love. Kylie wants this week to feel warm, close, and grounding.”
Thanksgiving, for the Jenner-Kardashian family, is usually an elaborate but sentimental gathering, often marked by carefully decorated tables, sprawling menus, and a tradition of coming together despite busy schedules. But this year, Kylie’s anticipation reportedly has little to do with extravagance and everything to do with presence. Those familiar with her say she’s been preparing not for spectacle but for something that feels intimate and restorative — a week of cooking, quiet time, and giving Chalamet a familiar home environment after months of trains, sets, and foreign hotel rooms.
The couple has spent earlier stretches of their relationship navigating heavy travel but never for this long. And while both have handled the separation maturely, sources emphasize that Kylie is particularly eager for Chalamet to reconnect not just with her but with her family. The actor has, over time, become more intertwined with the Jenner-Kardashian clan than fans may realize. While he isn’t one for constant public appearances, he has attended small gatherings, family dinners, and private celebrations, and the comfort he seems to have found within the family has not gone unnoticed.
“Her family really likes him,” the source notes. “They see how he treats her, how calm and centered he is, and how respectful he’s been of her life and her kids’ lives. They appreciate that he’s not trying to use her fame for attention, and he’s not intimidated by it either. That balance has been important.”
As the couple heads toward their third holiday season together, those in their orbit describe their bond as “stronger than ever,” even with the months-long distance. Chalamet’s career continues to stretch in challenging new directions, something Jenner reportedly admires deeply. She has always been drawn to partners who are passionate about their work, and in Chalamet, that drive is matched with a grounded personality that brings calm into her otherwise high-intensity world of cameras, deadlines, and public expectations.
Friends say one of the qualities Jenner values most about Chalamet is his ability to be fully present in small, private moments — allowing her to exhale, slow down and enjoy a sense of normalcy that can be hard to maintain inside the Kardashian-Jenner universe. It’s something she has spoken about in more indirect ways in past interviews, where she has emphasized the importance of meaningful personal connections and creating a grounded home environment for her children.
For Chalamet, the relationship has reportedly become a source of warmth and stability that contrasts with the whirlwind of global premieres, award circuits, and back-to-back film sets. Those who have worked with him say he is committed to his craft with laser focus, but friends note that he has been equally committed to making sure Jenner feels valued despite the distance and demands of his career.
The upcoming reunion stands as a reflection of that commitment — a chance for both of them to step back from packed schedules and reconnect not only as partners but as people who genuinely enjoy each other’s company away from public view. And while fans often speculate about the future of the relationship, people close to the pair describe them as grounded, not rushing anything, and more focused on making each chapter feel authentic rather than performative.
As for Thanksgiving itself, insiders say Jenner isn’t planning anything wildly different from past celebrations, but there is a renewed sense of intention. She wants this year to be memorable for reasons that have nothing to do with table settings or holiday photos but instead revolve around reconnecting, resting, and spending time as a family. Chalamet’s arrival, expected shortly before the holiday, marks a punctuation point in a season of long-distance challenges — a chance to shift back into shared space and shared time.
The couple is reportedly planning to spend the holiday with Jenner’s family in California, though no specifics have been confirmed. But given the family’s love of tradition and togetherness, insiders expect the gathering to be full of the usual warmth — and for Jenner, a deeply appreciated sense of homecoming.
For fans who have watched the relationship evolve from a quietly rumored romance to a stable, seemingly supportive partnership, the upcoming week offers a glimpse into how the couple handles life when the cameras aren’t pointed directly at them. And for Jenner — who has navigated motherhood, business expansions, and public scrutiny from an early age — the holiday brings something simpler, something she has been counting down to for weeks: time with the person she’s missed.
As one source puts it, “She’s been smiling just talking about it. She loves the holidays, but this year, having Timothée home is what’s making it feel special.”
