Kylie Jenner Criticized for Not Standing to Greet Elton John at Oscars

Kylie Jenner received backlash for her behavior during the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, 2025. During a commercial break, Timothée Chalamet, an Oscar nominee, hugged Sir Elton John inside the Dolby Theatre and turned to introduce him to Jenner. However, instead of standing up to greet the legendary musician, Jenner remained seated in the front row as Elton John awkwardly kissed her outstretched hand. Social media users were quick to criticize her actions, with many pointing out that money can’t buy manners or respect. Users expressed disbelief that Jenner did not stand for such an iconic figure. Despite this, Jenner had no issue standing to greet other celebrities like Monica Barbaro, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, and his wife, Salma Hayek. The night concluded with ‘Salame’ losing the Best Actor Oscar to Adrian Brody, but all nominees posed together for photos.