Pooja Pillai is an entertainment journalist with Asian Media Group, where she covers cinema, pop culture, internet trends, and the politics of representation. Her work spans interviews, cultural features, and social commentary across digital platforms.
She began her reporting career as a news anchor, scripting and presenting stories for a regional newsroom. With a background in journalism and media studies, she has since built a body of work exploring how entertainment intersects with social and cultural shifts, particularly through a South Indian lens.
She brings both newsroom rigour and narrative curiosity to her work, and believes the best stories don’t just inform — they reveal what we didn’t know we needed to hear.
Tension may be brewing behind the scenes between Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, with reports hinting that the beauty entrepreneur isn’t too happy about her boyfriend’s on-screen romantic roles. Sources close to the couple suggest that Kylie has asked Chalamet to steer clear of any future intimate scenes in his films, especially after buzz surrounding his chemistry with co-star Gwyneth Paltrow in the upcoming drama Marty Supreme.
Chalamet, known for his bold performances in films like Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All, is no stranger to portraying vulnerability and physical intimacy on screen. But his commitment to realism in acting appears to be clashing with Kylie’s discomfort. Insiders claim that her concern reached a peak following Paltrow’s recent interview where she described shooting multiple sex scenes for Marty Supreme, saying, “There’s a lot, a lot.” She also mentioned asking the intimacy coordinator to step aside, which reportedly didn’t sit well with Kylie.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s role in Marty Supreme making Kylie Jenner uneasyGetty Images
In Marty Supreme, Chalamet plays a ping-pong prodigy who ends up in a complicated relationship with his rival’s wife, played by Paltrow. The film is said to include several steamy sequences, which have only added to Jenner’s growing unease.
Although the couple have kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight, they’ve been seen together at public events like the Golden Globes and the Oscars. They were first linked in 2023, and since then, things seemed to be going strong. But sources say this disagreement marks one of the most serious bumps in their relationship so far.
According to insiders Timothée Chalamet’s film choices putting strain on his relationship with Kylie JennerGetty Images
According to reports, Kylie doesn’t want her partner to be seen in overly romantic roles and prefers that Chalamet take on projects that highlight his talent without the physical closeness to co-stars. She’s also reportedly voiced her dislike for seeing her boyfriend in such situations, even if it’s for work.
Despite the tension, there are whispers that Chalamet has been considering taking the relationship to the next level. But not everyone in his circle is on board. Some have advised him to hold off on any big decisions, especially with relationship pressures now intersecting with his career.
Could Timothée Chalamet’s romantic roles be causing tension with Kylie JennerGetty Images
Neither Jenner nor Chalamet has addressed the reports publicly. For now, all eyes are on Marty Supreme, which releases later this year.
The actress defended her claim that acting demands more than desk jobs in a recent interview.
She said office workers can "chill out" during work hours, unlike film stars.
Fans and working professionals called her comments privileged and out of touch.
The backlash started after her appearance on Amazon Prime's Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle.
Critics pointed out the financial gap and support systems actors have compared to regular employees.
Kajol probably didn't expect this reaction when she sat down with Twinkle Khanna on Two Much. But her comments about actors working harder than people with 9-to-5 jobs have blown up, and not in a good way.
Fans slam Kajol after she says actors work harder than regular employees sparking online outrage Getty Images
The comments that started it all
Kajol was speaking out about her earlier comments on Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle on Amazon Prime, where she said actors work harder than most people. This time she was explaining why she thinks that.
She told The Hollywood Reporter India that her days are full of shoots, events, and very early flights. One day involved waking at 5 AM to catch a flight to Jaipur for a 3 PM event.
But it was her take on regular jobs that got people talking. She claimed desk workers don't need to be "100% present" and can take breaks, "chill out," and relax while working. She kept coming back to the unending scrutiny actors face like the feeling of always being watched or something as simple as how you cross your legs or who's snapping a picture in the background becomes a constant calculation. You have to be switched on, she insisted, all the time.
The internet, frankly, was having none of it. YouTube and Reddit exploded with responses. "For the kind of remuneration actors are paid, they shouldn't have a problem working 12 hours a day for 4 days a week," one user wrote. Another pointed out that films typically take 3-4 months to shoot, while regular jobs run year-round.
The responses got more pointed. "Vanity mein naps or massages bhi toh hum lete hain," a Reddit user commented, referencing the comfort of vanity vans. Someone else joked: "If you work poorly, you get fired. If you act poorly, you get a Filmfare award."
The bluntest response yet? "Respectfully, Kajol, shut up."
Nobody denies acting is demanding. Long hours, public pressure, and constant judgement are very real. But comparing it to regular employment ignores some major differences.
Most people work 12 months a year with two weeks' holiday if they're lucky. They don't have spot boys fetching drinks or vanity vans for rest breaks. One netizen nailed it: "A working parent's schedule is continuous, every single day, with no wrap-up party or off-season."
Online erupts as Kajol defends claim that acting demands more than everyday 9-to-5 workGetty Images
There's also the money. While her fee for a single film is probably more than most people earn in a year, she says that doesn’t make the work easy. Still, it does provide a comfort that regular employees don’t have. Kajol has not yet replied to the backlash.
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