Nicole Flender, the mother of actor Timothée Chalamet, posted a public tribute to MJ Shannon, the late grandmother of Kylie Jenner [1, 2].
The gesture highlights the intersecting social and family circles of the Chalamet and Kardashian-Jenner families. As the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Shannon's influence extended across generations of the high-profile family [1, 2].
Flender shared her message in the comments section of an Instagram post created by Kris Jenner [1]. Jenner had originally posted the tribute to mark what would have been Shannon's 92nd birthday [1].
In her post, Jenner wrote, "Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you" [1]. Flender responded to the post by sharing her own connection to the late woman.
"So happy I got to know her," Flender said [1].
MJ Shannon, also known as Mary Jo, was a central figure for her grandchildren, including Kylie Jenner [1, 2]. The public exchange between Flender and Jenner serves as a rare glimpse into the personal relationships between the parents of the couple's respective circles [1, 2].
Flender's comment appeared as part of a wider series of remembrances for Shannon, who died recently [1, 2]. The tribute emphasizes the emotional ties, and shared grief, among the families during the anniversary of Shannon's birth [1].
“"So happy I got to know her."”
The public interaction between Nicole Flender and the Jenner family suggests a deepening of ties between the Chalamet and Kardashian-Jenner households. By publicly acknowledging a shared relationship with the family matriarch, Flender signals a level of integration and personal familiarity that extends beyond the romantic relationship of their children.
