With the arrival of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3, fans might be curious to delve into its cast members' personal and professional lives as they play their favorite characters. Among them is Pauline Chalamet, the actress praised for portraying Kimberly Finkle.
Since her surname is unique in the entertainment industry, many would think that she is related to the Dune actor, Timothée Chalamet. The answer is yes. Pauline Chalamet is indeed related to the Timothée Chalamet as his elder sister. There is a three-year gap between the siblings, known for establishing themselves as acclaimed stars.
Like her younger brother, The Sex Lives of College Girls star also kicked off her acting career at a young age. Pauline Chalamet has played distinct roles throughout her career, and apart from being an actor, she is a writer, director, and producer. Chalamet is also the co-founder of her independent production company, Gummy Films in Brooklyn, New York.
Exploring The Sex Lives of College Girls star Pauline Chalamet's heritage
Timothée Chalamet isn't the only one making headlines in the entertainment industry, as his older sister, Pauline Chalamet continues to rise with her latest role as Kimberly in the HBO Max series, The Sex Lives of College Girls. She was born in New York in 1992 to Nicole and Marc Chalamet.
The actress's American-French heritage and a creatively rich family background helped her shape a career in the entertainment industry. While her mother is a former brodway dancer, Chalamet's father is a French journalist and an editor.
Pauline Chalamet was raised in an artist-friendly community— Manhattan Plaza in Hell’s Kitchen. During her childhood, The Sex Lives of College Girls star studied ballet alongside Modern Family star, Sarah Hyland. The two made several memories including Hyland's teaching her to add parmesan cheese on pizza during their post-ballet hangout.
Chalamet double-majored in political studies and theater at Bard College. Initially, The Sex Lives of College Girls star found it hard and didn’t enjoy her college life. One key reason why she stayed was having a sweet and supportive boyfriend who was also a photographer.
By the time Pauline Chalamet reached her sophomore year, she decided to delve into studies and eventually found it interesting. In the 2018 Critics Choice Awards Red carpet, Timothée Chalamet revealed that his elder sister's studies were influenced by Greta Gerwig, as she “changed her major at college.”
The Sex Lives of College Girls star Pauline Chalamet’s Career Journey
Following her admiration for art, Pauline Chalamet stepped into acting in the late 1990s. She began taking small roles in projects like One Life to Live (2010), and Royal Pains (2016), through which the actress showcased her talents. Chalamet made her film debut in Judd Apatow's 2020 comedy, The King of Staten Island, marking a crucial step in her career.
The Sex Lives of College Girls star further explored independent cinema with the 2021 dark comedy, What Doesn't Float, in which she not only played a character named Alex but also co-produced the film through her company. Now, she has returned to the cast of The Sex Lives of College Girls for Season 3.
However, acting wasn't always her plan. Pauline Chalamet explored different aspects of the arts before transforming into an acclaimed actress. Additionally, she enjoys music and loves singing and playing piano.
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Pauline Chalamet welcomed her first child in 2024
This year marked Pauline Chalamet's new journey as she welcomed her first child with partner and filmmaker, Rhys Raiskin. This announcement was made during the Paris Fashion Week, where Greta Gerwig joined her.
During her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show alongside her The Sex Lives of College Girls castmates and showrunner, Mindy Kaling, Pauline Chalamet shared how she first shared the news with Kaling and received helpful advice from her co-star. Chalamet said:
"I think Mindy was one of the first people to know I was pregnant... So she was like, "Yeah, ok, no problem. And this is how we'll handle it.' And everyone was so supportive."
Kaling's supportive and calm response helped Chalamet feel confident as she prepared to begin a new chapter.
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