Fran Drescher, known for her role in The Nanny, announced she would gladly serve as the officiant if Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, her co-stars in Marty Supreme and The Kardashians respectively, ever asked her. Drescher shared this during an interview with E! News, highlighting her readiness to take on the role of wedding officiant for the couple.
Although Drescher jested about already having her officiant credentials, she made it clear that the couple has not gotten engaged nor asked her to officiate. She remarked,
if they asked me to. I do officiate gay weddings, so I certainly can branch out and officiate this if they wanted me to.
Despite her enthusiasm, Drescher acknowledged the possibility that she might not be chosen for the ceremony, adding,
I have a feeling they’re not going to ask.
Fran Drescher Feels a Maternal Connection to Timothée Chalamet
Having portrayed Timothée Chalamet’s mother in Marty Supreme, Drescher expressed a genuine affection and maternal instinct toward the 30-year-old actor. She described him as sweet, vulnerable, and charming.
Recalling a particular moment during promotional press atop the Empire State Building when Chalamet appeared frightened by the heights, Drescher said,
When we did some press on the top of the Empire State Building, he was actually afraid of heights. I kind of felt the need to mother him in that moment, I felt very worried about him,
She praised his character further, concluding,
He is darling. A darling, very talented man,
underscoring her admiration for his work and personality.
Fran Drescher Reveals Her Admiration for Timothée Chalamet’s Career
During a 2025 interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Drescher shared that she was a fan of Chalamet long before they met on set. Although they had not known each other previously, she had viewed all of his films and was excited when she was cast as his mother.
Drescher explained,
I’ve watched all of his movies,
and described how director Josh Safdie contacted her after filming started to arrange a scene where she would provide lines remotely from L.A. She narrated,
We hadn’t met when Josh [Safdie] offered me the part of his mother. I’m in L.A., and I get a call from Josh. They had already started shooting.
Though Drescher and Chalamet never filmed that particular scene together, Chalamet was eager to meet her to build a strong working rapport. She joked about promptly saving his number, saying,
Why shouldn’t I have Timothée Chalamet’s phone number in my contacts?
Marty Supreme Cast Earns Award Nomination
The cast of Marty Supreme, including Fran Drescher and Timothée Chalamet, received a nomination at the 2026 Actor Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Although they did not win, losing to the movie Sinners, the recognition highlighted the ensemble’s talent and the film’s impact.
Looking Ahead: What This Could Mean for the Timothée Chalamet Wedding Officiant Role
Fran Drescher’s willingness to officiate the wedding of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, if they choose to marry, expresses a unique closeness developed through their work together. While there are no signs of an engagement yet, Drescher’s offer remains a heartfelt gesture that reflects their bond formed during the production of Marty Supreme. Should the couple decide to wed, Drescher’s role as a potential wedding officiant would mark a meaningful continuation of their professional and personal connection.
