Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet.Photo:Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
DunecostarsZendayaandTimothée Chalametshare a tight bond beyond their work on cameras, carpets and press tours.The talented duo became fast friends while filming the 2021 adaption of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. Since stepping into their roles — Zendaya plays Chani, and Chalamet plays Paul Atreides — their on-set collaboration has blossomed into mutual support and admiration.Both of the celebrated young stars continued to praise each other’s talents while promoting their new sequel,Dune: Part Two. They’ve traveled the world for premieres and photo calls, proving their undeniable chemistry in playful moments and coordinated clothing.Take a look at Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet’s genuine connection as seen in their best photos together.
DunecostarsZendayaandTimothée Chalametshare a tight bond beyond their work on cameras, carpets and press tours.
The talented duo became fast friends while filming the 2021 adaption of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. Since stepping into their roles — Zendaya plays Chani, and Chalamet plays Paul Atreides — their on-set collaboration has blossomed into mutual support and admiration.
Both of the celebrated young stars continued to praise each other’s talents while promoting their new sequel,Dune: Part Two. They’ve traveled the world for premieres and photo calls, proving their undeniable chemistry in playful moments and coordinated clothing.
Take a look at Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet’s genuine connection as seen in their best photos together.
01of 10Bringing Their BestZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Kristy Sparow/GettyAfter the firstDunefilm, many Zendaya fans found themselveswanting more of her on screen. Luckily her pal Chalamet stepped up toassuage any worriesabout Zendaya’s presence inPart Two.“She hasn’t wrapped yet, and it’s amazing,” the actor toldVarietyin 2022. “She’s bringing exactly what she brought to the first one — which was incredible — but in greater abundance.”
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Bringing Their Best
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Kristy Sparow/Getty
After the firstDunefilm, many Zendaya fans found themselveswanting more of her on screen. Luckily her pal Chalamet stepped up toassuage any worriesabout Zendaya’s presence inPart Two.
“She hasn’t wrapped yet, and it’s amazing,” the actor toldVarietyin 2022. “She’s bringing exactly what she brought to the first one — which was incredible — but in greater abundance.”
02of 10Like SiblingsZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyTheWonkastarstacked on more praisefor the Emmy winner, tellVarietyhow she “has really become a sister” to him. He added, “I’m so grateful to count her as a partner and a sister and a friend.”
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Like Siblings
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
TheWonkastarstacked on more praisefor the Emmy winner, tellVarietyhow she “has really become a sister” to him. He added, “I’m so grateful to count her as a partner and a sister and a friend.”
03of 10Going Way BackZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Karwai Tang/WireImageThe duo spoke to the length of their relationship onJimmy Kimmel Live!a few weeks before theDune: Part Twopremiere. Sitting beside their costarsFlorence PughandAustin Butler, Zendaya detailed how she helped Chalametmove into his first apartmentin New York City.“Well, the vibe was very teenage boy,” Zendaya recalled on thetalk show, describing Chalamet’s initial set up. “And we just needed a few necessities — you know, cups and plates, knives and forks, things to clean. We needed some structure.“After a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond in N.Y.C., the pair set up Chalamet’s place with some essentials, like a bed frame. “We got everything he needed — all the big boy stuff,” theEuphoriastar added.
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Going Way Back
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2021.Karwai Tang/WireImage
The duo spoke to the length of their relationship onJimmy Kimmel Live!a few weeks before theDune: Part Twopremiere. Sitting beside their costarsFlorence PughandAustin Butler, Zendaya detailed how she helped Chalametmove into his first apartmentin New York City.
“Well, the vibe was very teenage boy,” Zendaya recalled on thetalk show, describing Chalamet’s initial set up. “And we just needed a few necessities — you know, cups and plates, knives and forks, things to clean. We needed some structure.”
After a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond in N.Y.C., the pair set up Chalamet’s place with some essentials, like a bed frame. “We got everything he needed — all the big boy stuff,” theEuphoriastar added.
04of 10’Great Energy’Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet at CinemaCon.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaConThough Zendaya was onlyon the set ofDune: Part Onefor four days, the costars told PEOPLE that theyheavily relied on each otherduring production.“She was like a breath of fresh air,” Chalamet said in 2021. “She had a great energy.”
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‘Great Energy’
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet at CinemaCon.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon
Though Zendaya was onlyon the set ofDune: Part Onefor four days, the costars told PEOPLE that theyheavily relied on each otherduring production.
“She was like a breath of fresh air,” Chalamet said in 2021. “She had a great energy.”
05of 10Talented TeamZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Marc Piasecki/WireImageIn their 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Zendayalauded Chalamet’s work ethic and personal character.“I’m just so grateful that this experience has been with this guy because he’s massively talented but also such a good person,” she said.
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Talented Team
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Marc Piasecki/WireImage
In their 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Zendayalauded Chalamet’s work ethic and personal character.
“I’m just so grateful that this experience has been with this guy because he’s massively talented but also such a good person,” she said.
06of 10Always a Good TimeZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImageShe added to PEOPLE, “We’ve been able to have fun andbecome great friends.”
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Always a Good Time
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage
Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage
She added to PEOPLE, “We’ve been able to have fun andbecome great friends.”
07of 10Dancing ThroughZendaya and Timothée Chalamet at CinemaCon.Ethan Miller/GettyWhile shooting the first film from the epic franchise, Zendaya and Chalamet looked to each other for some between-scene fun. During her February 2021 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Zendaya shareone wholesome waythey let loose on set.“I think my favorite part was when we would have these, like, dance parties in my room, where I would leave the door open, Timothée would come in with his little speaker, and then everybody would start coming in and we’d just start dancing,” she told the late-night host.
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Dancing Through
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet at CinemaCon.Ethan Miller/Getty
While shooting the first film from the epic franchise, Zendaya and Chalamet looked to each other for some between-scene fun. During her February 2021 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Zendaya shareone wholesome waythey let loose on set.
“I think my favorite part was when we would have these, like, dance parties in my room, where I would leave the door open, Timothée would come in with his little speaker, and then everybody would start coming in and we’d just start dancing,” she told the late-night host.
08of 10A Close ConnectionZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty"He’s becomeone of my closest friends, and he is lovely and so talented,” she told Colbert.
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A Close Connection
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
“He’s becomeone of my closest friends, and he is lovely and so talented,” she told Colbert.
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Dynamic Duo
Han Myung-Gu/WireImage
Chalamet, Zendaya and their costars brought thebest of their wardrobes to theDune: Part Twopress tour, but the pair’smatching getups in Seoulstood out as particularly iconic.
10of 10Friends ForeverZendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins/GettyChalametcelebrated Zendaya’s 24th birthdayin 2020 with a touching ode on social media.“Happy birthday to one of the most inspiring people I’ve met on my short journey,” Chalamet began in his post onX. “Someone with the strongest ethical character, and a moral compass that is in harmony with a totally fearless creative abandon.”
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Friends Forever
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet in 2024.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins/Getty
The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins/Getty
Chalametcelebrated Zendaya’s 24th birthdayin 2020 with a touching ode on social media.
“Happy birthday to one of the most inspiring people I’ve met on my short journey,” Chalamet began in his post onX. “Someone with the strongest ethical character, and a moral compass that is in harmony with a totally fearless creative abandon."
source: people.com
