Timothée Chalamet has once again proven he’s not just a heartthrob—he’s a tear-inducing, soul-shaking genius. This time, his emotional superpowers were aimed squarely at his co-star Elle Fanning on the set of their new film, A Complete Unknown. And yes, there were tears. No, they weren’t tears of frustration because he took the last croissant at craft services. Let’s unpack this melodramatic masterpiece of a moment.
“I’ve Known Him Forever… Like, Since Pre-Vape Timmy”
Elle, who’s been acting alongside Timothée since 2019’s A Rainy Day in New York (back when he was still almost a meme), gushed over her fellow thespian. “He’s so brilliant,” she said, practically glowing. “There’s no one who could do what he’s done in this part.” Translation? Timmy is out here redefining Bob Dylan like he’s also reinventing cheekbones.
But things got real when she was asked about that moment—when he reduced her to a puddle of emotions on set.
Cue the Waterworks: Blame Bob Dylan (and Timmy’s Angelic Pipes)
Apparently, A Complete Unknown required everyone to sing live, because nothing says “authentic” like risking a bad note in front of your peers. Enter Timothée, channeling Bob Dylan with such raw, transcendent energy that Elle couldn’t keep it together.
“The first song I heard him sing was ‘A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall,’ and… I don’t know,” she said, clearly reliving the trauma (the good kind). “I was proud of my friend.” PROUD. She was out there sobbing not because he hit a wrong note, but because he hit all the right ones.
Oh, and let’s not forget—this is Bob Dylan we’re talking about. His music is already emotional landmines wrapped in poetry, so you combine that with Timothée’s vibes and voilà: instant tear-jerker.
Elle’s Final Words: Never Forget the Day Timmy Made Her Cry
“I’ll never forget that,” she added, probably while staring wistfully into the distance like she was in a dramatic indie film montage. And honestly, who could blame her? Timothée Chalamet isn’t just acting these days; he’s out here wrecking people’s souls with a mic and a six-string.
So, the next time you see A Complete Unknown, just remember: while you’re casually watching Timothée strum a guitar, Elle Fanning was somewhere off-camera, trying to hide the mascara streaks running down her face.
Timmy, you beautiful, melodious menace—you’ve done it again.