The Perfect Match

January and February are two incredible months. The New Year, award shows, Valentine’s Day, and many other events fall into this time of year, making it extra special. This January, the star-studded Golden Globes were in for even more of a shock when Timothee Chalamet arrived with none other than Kylie Jenner on his arm. The charming couple had me doing an immediate double take—two of the most famous people in the world, dating for over a year, seen together such few times. Their relationship truly embodies a double take, but represents so much more than that. 

Many years ago, perhaps decades ago, there was an unspoken consensus for a societal need to establish an “it” couple. It began with Brangelina in 2005. Angelina Joelie and Brad Pitt were first seen together in September after the production of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, quickly coining the name “Brangelina” and establishing themselves as the media's “power couple”. Soon to follow, Jelena, BeyZ, and many others found themselves in the spotlight and the face of the media's “it” couple label. It became normal for every celebrity couple to overshare their lives, and have their personal status broadcasted by news outlets day in and day out. This label has stuck around for years and it is only recently, that we have found ourselves on the brink of change. This generation's it-couple is almost unseen, like a whisper in the wind. And we know so little about their relationship

When Timothee and Kylie are seen, both so beautiful on their own, they are quite an interesting pairing to be honest. It can be hard to wrap your brain around. It’s confusing! Is she out of his league? Is he out of hers (no)? Are they in different leagues? The duality of the pairing is quite shocking. Being a double take in themselves is one thing, being completely unseen is another! I have yet to adjust to them I fear. Maybe a few more public outings and I would be perfectly settled with the idea of them. But for now, we are left to wonder: how do they work so well together if they are so different? Additionally, I can't help but wonder to myself, how are they the ‘it’ couple if we barely know them together? But here is what lies the change: all of their power comes from their privacy. Their ability to keep their relationship private while being in the spotlight is admirable, and likely the reason that their pairing works so well. 

I almost think that this type of relationship is better than what we typically experience as a consumer. But how is it that the two most famous people we know are in an unknown relationship? The lines are so blurred, yet I admire it. Being so public to the point that the media knows your every move, but doesn’t know your relationship status is deserving of a standing ovation. Today, it's nearly impossible to keep anything private. With social media involved, everything is public. Whether you're a celebrity, a fan, or somewhere in between, it is impossible to keep things under wraps. But slowly, we have moved into adhering to the desire to keep our relationships under wraps. A refreshing change from the constant need to overshare and throw personal status in everyone's face. Soft launching is in, hard launching is out. Kylie and Timothee have paved the way for this to happen. Keeping things private is a way of keeping power these days. 

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s relationship is serving as a movement toward an unseen, unspoken power couple. Their mysterious relationship keeps us guessing and reminds us how important it is to keep your privacy as your power. While the two of them together seems so bizarre and almost unimaginable, it almost makes perfect sense. Two people, who privately love each other away from the spotlight, are even more admirable. Timothee and Kylie embody the ability to love someone quietly. We could all take a page out of their book.