The Polyester Podcast The Club Chalamet Deep Dive
Dec 8, 2025
Timothée Chalamet stans are buzzing as the controversial Club Chalamet gets profiled by the Wall Street Journal. The hosts delve into the online persona of Club and her complex history with fandom. They tackle issues of ageism and misogynoir, questioning public backlash against older female fans. There’s a discussion on how modern celebrity relationships with fans have evolved and the lengths fans go for support campaigns. They also defend the value of enthusiastic fandom against criticism of wealthy middle-aged enthusiasts.
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Personality Shapes Perception
- Club Chalamet is a longform, campaign-style fan account that focuses on promoting Timothée Chalamet's craft and awards chances.
- Her age, style and political views shape polarizing reactions more than her actual fan activity.
Politics Drive Much Of The Backlash
- Hosts note Club Chalamet's political stances (Zionism, pro-Biden, defense of Kevin Spacey) fuel much of the backlash against her.
- They distinguish political objections from critiques of her fandom behaviour.
Age And Gender Skew Responses
- Ageism and misogynoir shape how the internet reacts to older women who run fan accounts.
- The hosts argue that the same fan behaviours in younger or male-dominated fandoms get less censure.