Nicole Flender, Timothée Chalamet's mother, basks in the spotlight independently
Meet Nicole Flender, a woman who's more than just the mother of two Hollywood heavyweights.
Timothée Chalamet, an Oscar-nominated heartthrob, and Pauline Chalamet, the star of "The Sex Life of College Girls," call her Mom. But don't be fooled by the glamour of her offspring. Nicole is an accomplished real estate agent in New York City, working for the iconic Corcoran firm[1].
Her foray into the real estate world began with a Groupon deal spotted by her journalist husband, Marc, who works for the U.N., back when their children were already adult actors, making a name for themselves[1].
Nicole's connection to the entertainment industry stretches beyond her kids. Her father, Harold, was a comedian and novelist, whose book "Paris Blues" was adapted into a film starring Sidney Poitier. Her mother, Enid, was a Broadway dancer. Her brother, Rodman, was a child star who became a writer and director[1].
Back in the 70s, the Flenders were among the first to move into Manhattan Plaza, a subsidized-housing complex in Hell's Kitchen where most tenants were performing artists[1]. Neighbors in that building included Larry David, who lived next to comedian Kenny Kramer, the inspiration for the Seinfeld character.
Nicole's pride for her kids is evident. When Timothée won a SAG Award, she gushed to "Entertainment Tonight," "From those first commercials he did and 'Law & Order' he did as an 11-year-old. This is just incredible. I'm so happy. I'm so proud."
As for Nicole, she's made a name for herself too. Her bio on the Corcoran site highlights her dance past, performing at the Lincoln Center with the New York City Ballet as a child and in several Broadway musicals[1]. She's fluent in English and French and serves as an officer of Actors' Equity Association, representing over 50,000 stage actors across the nation[1]. She's a member of the Tony Awards voting body and the author of "Cool Careers for People who Love Movement."
Despite her theatrical roots, Nicole's professional focus seems to have shifted towards education and real estate brokerage rather than sustained theatrical performance. Her time as an English teacher in Paris adds another layer to her multifaceted career[2].
- Nicole Flender, who is known as the mother of Timothée Chalamet and Pauline Chalamet, has a diverse career beyond motherhood.
- Before becoming a successful real estate agent in New York City, Nicole took advantage of a Groupon deal for her real estate courses while her children were established actors.
- Despite her family's entertainment background, Nicole's professional endeavors are primarily in real estate and education, not entertainment itself.
- Nicole's father, Harold, was a comedian and novelist, whose book "Paris Blues" was adapted into a film starring celebrities such as Sidney Poitier.
- Nicole's accomplishments are recognized by the prestigious Corcoran firm, where she works as a real estate agent in New York City.
- Nicole's career involves various aspects, including her service as an officer of Actors' Equity Association and her authorship of the book "Cool Careers for People who Love Movement."
- Although Nicole's home is in real estate, her previous experiences include teaching English in Paris, demonstrating her broad range of interests and skills in lifestyle, home-and-garden, and finance, among others.
