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Timothée Chalamet’s new movie, A Complete Unknown, explores Bob Dylan’s early years and his rise to fame. The movie has been praised for staying close to the real story of Dylan’s life, but there’s one detail that isn’t accurate. The filmmakers changed the name of Dylan’s New York girlfriend, a person who played an important role in his journey.
Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown | Credits: Searchlight PicturesThis wasn’t a mistake or creative decision – it was done at Dylan’s request. The change has sparked a debate about whether movies like this should stay completely true to history or respect the wishes of the people involved.
Why was Bob Dylan’s first girlfriend renamed in A Complete Unknown?
In A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet portrays Bob Dylan in a biopic about the singer’s early rise to fame. However, the film takes several creative liberties, especially regarding Dylan’s relationships and key events in his life. One significant change is the name of Dylan’s first serious girlfriend.
In real life, Bob Dylan’s first love in New York was Suze Rotolo, an Italian American woman who greatly influenced him.
Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning in A Complete Unknown | Credits: Searchlight PicturesThe famous photo of them walking arm-in-arm down a snowy street in Greenwich Village appeared on the cover of his album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. In the film, however, the character of Rotolo is renamed Sylvie Russo, played by Elle Fanning. Director James Mangold explained that this change was made at Dylan’s request.
The legendary singer still has fond memories of her and wanted to keep her name private. Mangold further added during an interview via Aol:
He just asked me if it could be changed. He still has fondness for her. She’s passed on, but was an early love in his life before he was Bob Dylan.
Beyond this, the movie also alters other parts of the singer’s story. For instance, it suggests that Pete Seeger was present when Dylan visited Woody Guthrie at a psychiatric hospital in New Jersey. While both Seeger and Dylan were close to Guthrie, there’s no solid evidence they met at the hospital. Another inaccuracy is the “Judas” moment at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
In real life, the incident happened during a tour in England, not at Newport, but the film shifts the event for dramatic effect. The film also exaggerates the myth that Seeger tried to cut the cables during Dylan’s electric set at Newport. While Seeger was upset, he never took such drastic action.
How did Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet spend their Christmas?
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet made sure to spend a special holiday season together, even though they weren’t able to be with each other on Christmas Day itself. According to a source close to the couple via Page Six, the couple enjoyed a cozy dinner with Jenner’s family and also took some time to drive around and look at Christmas lights.
Kylie Jenner via @kyliejenner/InstagramJenner’s two children, Stormi and Aire, joined in the fun, and the source shared that “The kids had a really magical time, and Kylie and Timothée made some very special memories together.” It seems like they truly enjoyed each other’s company and made the holiday season a memorable one. Even though they couldn’t be together on Christmas Day, Jenner and Chalamet made sure to stay connected.
The couple, who began dating in April 2023, has had a busy year with their individual work schedules. A source explained that they plan to keep in touch by “Face Timing, texting, and calling throughout the festive holiday” to ensure they don’t miss out on sharing special moments, even apart.
One of the sweetest gestures was Chalamet’s thoughtful gifts. He didn’t just buy presents for Jenner but also for her children, which Jenner found “so sweet and thoughtful.” This shows how much Chalamet cares about her family and wants to make her holiday extra special.
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