The “Kardashians” star attended the 2025 Oscars with her celebrity boyfriend, who introduced her to a handful of fellow Hollywood A-listers on the star-studded night.
Kylie Jenner faced backlash over her behavior as her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, introduced her to Sir Elton John at the Oscars, held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.A video making the rounds on social media shows Chalamet and John at the Oscars standing and chatting before the actor hugged the music icon. Chalamet then turned to introduce Jenner, who stayed seated as she extended her hand to greet John.
The “Rocket Man” singer responded by kissing Kylie Jenner’s hand. However, the influencer’s choice to remain seated didn’t sit well with many viewers, sparking widespread debate online.
One person declared, “That is Sir Elton John, you stand when being greeted to (sic) him.” Another fan didn’t mince words, writing, “Disrespectful.” Someone else was just as direct, stating, “It’s just plain rude to stay sitting while shaking someone’s hand.”
Another user was stunned, exclaiming, “You mean to tell me you MEET ELTON JOHN and you don’t have the respect to get out of the chair!!!! Wow no respect!!!” A different commenter remarked, “Money can’t buy manners or respect.”
Some fans admitted, “I’m speechless I would have kissed his hand.” However, not everyone saw an issue. One person explained, “She reached up and shook Elton’s hand, and he in turn kissed her hand. What’s the big deal? Nothing wrong with her manners.”