Timothée’s outfit when arriving at the 79th Venice Film Festival on September 2. Photo: Wire Image

Not only in fashion, the 26-year-old star is considered to be creating a new masculine image on screen. When it comes to masculinity, people often think of a tall, muscular person or an elegant gentleman in a suit. According to the Guardian , in the history of cinema, characters like James Bond (Agent 007) have become the role model of men. In today’s Hollywood movies, that image can include Captain America ( Chris Evans ), Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) or Superman ( Henry Cavill ). They all have strong, healthy bodies with typical personality traits such as determination, strength, and independence.

Timothée Chalamet is completely different – conquering Hollywood with his slim body, flowing curly hair, and elegant aura of a half-French man.

Characters in Chalamet’s films mostly have typical images – small physiques and introspective, emotional personalities. Call Me By Your Name (2017) is the first work that marks his new masculine beauty on screen. At the age of 22, Chalamet is the youngest person in 80 years of Oscar to be nominated in the “Best Actor” category.

Timothée Chalamet in “Call Me By Your Name”. Photo: Sony Pictures

The character Elio is a teenage gay boy, quiet, closed in on his thoughts. The Guardian newspaper praised the performance: “Clamet’s acting is excellent, especially the scenes expressing sadness. He contributed to the tenderness of the film.”

Vogue commented: “His uniqueness and charm break the standard of a guy’s physique on screen. In particular, Timothée has never tried to be muscular and this only increases his appeal.” You spread the gentle, seductive beauty of men.”

Timothée Chalamet in the trailer “Dune” (2021). Video: Warner Bros. Pictures

In Dune (2021) – a film that won six Oscar awards, the actor plays 15-year-old prince Paul Atreides – heir to the Atreides family – on the journey to adulthood. According to Vogue , the character Atreides represents a satirical element of the concept of toxic masculinity in superhero films. “The peace and happiness of the planet rests on the shoulders of the weak young man in the cinematic landscape of Marvel-like films. This is a contrast deliberately chosen by director Denis Villeneuve to show a rejection of towards masculine images in superhero movies,” Vogue wrote.

In Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), Timothée Chalamet both transformed into a young man with a romantic, scholarly appearance. On Independent , Little Women filmmaker – Greta Gerwig – said that the actor is the only person suitable for the character of Laurie because of his charisma and unique beauty.

Timothée Chalamet’s scene in “Little Women”. Video: Movieclips

He created charm for the character by focusing on inner thoughts and body language, not on showing off physical strength. The actor uses the “Show, don’t tell” method – limiting the use of dialogue to reveal the character’s thoughts but instead using actions, gestures, looks, expressions – in Call Me By Your Name . Armie Hammer – who plays Oliver – said: “Without a doubt, Timmy is the most emotional and emotional person I have ever met in my life. When you say something to Timmy, you see the whole thing.” the thought process on his face”.

Timothée Chalamet in “Beautiful Boy”. Photo: Vanity Fair

In the work Beautiful Boy (2018), Timothée Chalamet incarnates Nic Sheff – a boy who faces countless difficulties due to falling into addiction. In addition to appearing most like an “addict”, the actor portrayed Nic Sheff’s complex psychology, including weakness, helplessness, and guilt.

On The Hollywood Reporter , Chalamet said he feels responsible for bringing value and helping people who are dealing with drugs. Director Felix van Groeningen said Timothée was the one who impressed him the most among the auditioning actors because of his deep and emotional acting.

An audience wrote on Youtube: “Timothée is not only charming but also has a warm heart. This is my ideal type of man “, “I love Timmy because he doesn’t try to act cold to look cool.” He’s so sweet and I like that.”

Actor on the cover of British Vogue ‘s October issue . Photo: Steven Meisel

Recently, the actor became the first man to appear alone on the cover of British Vogue in the magazine’s 106-year history. Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful said: “Timothée is a man for everyone. He is a young actor at the peak of his career – someone who is reminiscent of DiCarpio, the James Dean of previous decades, but in a different way. relationship with a new generation. Timothée Chalamet abolishes old notions of masculinity”.

Timothée Hal Chalamet was born in 1995 in Manhattan, New York into a family rich in artistic tradition. He has both American and French blood in him. As a child, he appeared in many commercials and was taught piano by his father. When he entered high school related to music, art and performance, he realized that acting was the path to pursue.

From there, Chalamet started his career with supporting roles in Law & Order (1990-2010), Loving Leah (2009), Homeland (2011-2020), Interstellar (2014) but all of them did not leave a mark in the hearts of viewers. After achieving success as Elio in Call Me By Your Name (2017), Chalamet’s life turned to a new page. The film projects he participated in thereafter all won many awards and were highly appreciated by critics such as Lady Bird (2017), Little Women (2019), Dune (2021), Don’t Look Up (2021).