Who is Pauline Chalamet? Timothée Chalamet’s Talented Sister Making Her Mark in Hollywood

Yes, you read that right — Timothée Chalamet has an older sister, and she’s making waves in the entertainment industry! Meet Pauline Chalamet, who is now part of the much-anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2. It turns out, talent truly runs deep in the Chalamet family.

Early Life and Bond With Timothée

Born on January 25, 1992, in New York City, Pauline is the elder sister of Timothée, born in 1995. They share a close and supportive sibling bond, attending each other’s film screenings and sharing childhood mischief. “She made that her desktop picture, so every time I went in her room, it was like I was suffering on her screen,” Timothée once joked about a childhood photo.

Strong Artistic Family Background

Pauline’s mother, Nicole Flender, is a trained dancer and musical theatre performer. Her father, Marc Chalamet, is a journalist who worked with the Associated Press and UNICEF. Their creative upbringing helped shape Pauline’s artistic path.

Growing Up in an Artist’s Community

Pauline and Timothée were raised in Manhattan Plaza, a famous subsidised housing complex for artists. Pauline shared, “It’s a building that so many artists in New York strive to live in… I had so many great neighbours: musicians, opera singers, dancers.”

Her Education and Artistic Journey

Pauline studied at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and later majored in International Relations and Theatre at Bard College. “I mean, that’s definitely more my scene,” she said about Bard’s creative atmosphere.

Acting Career and Breakthrough Roles

She made her feature debut in The King of Staten Island (2020) and gained popularity as Kimberly in The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–2025). Her brother proudly supported her work, binge-watching the show and sharing his excitement online.

Pauline has also appeared in Split (2023), Between the Temples (2024), and short films like Canines, Seasick, and Margot. Now, she joins Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada 2, set to release in 2026.

Her Close Relationship With Timothée

Pauline once said, “He didn’t choose that. I didn’t choose him as a brother; he didn’t choose me as a sister, so it feels normal.” The siblings share mutual respect and stay grounded despite fame.

Talents Beyond Acting

Pauline is also a trained ballet dancer, just like her mother, and revealed on Ellen that she danced alongside Sarah Hyland in her early years. She plays the piano, sings, and even jams on the ukulele.

Fluent in French and English

Thanks to their mixed heritage, Pauline speaks both languages fluently. She shared how faking a French accent on The Sex Lives of College Girls led to unexpected help from an accent coach.

New Motherhood and Personal Life

Pauline became a mother in September 2024, welcoming a child with her partner, filmmaker Rhys Raiskin. In a Vogue piece, she detailed her busy life between Paris and Los Angeles, balancing work, parenting, and her artistic pursuits.