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During the Paris Fashion Week, KAI Cenat, the famous streamer, through a very fast-paced interview, revealed to us his personal preferences and his way of thinking, naming a well-known self-help book as his top pick and stating ‘living in the moment’ as his latest interest. His short but very illuminating responses have triggered a massive wave of discussions on the internet, with some people praising him for being honest while others questioned the seriousness of his book choice.
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The DAZED video shows a well-dressed Kai Cenat receiving questions from the side of the party. He answered the question about his favorite book by saying: ‘Most probably Atomic Habits,’ referring to James Clear’s very successful guide to good habits book which has won universal acclaim and readership. His answer to the question of the thing he loves most at the moment was rather philosophical: ‘just being.’ The most apparent answer came last. When asked the question about the actor who would play him in case a film was made about his life, Cenat did not hesitate to respond: ‘Me.’
The interview may not have taken a long time but has certainly become the topic of great and widespread conversation. In particular, the ‘Atomic Habits’ response acted like a lightening rod. Some people considered it a perfectly rational option from a young entrepreneur committed to self-development. One user wrote: ‘He is very smart and articulate. There is a lot that I admire about him even with his age.’ Another person simply stated, ‘I cannot comprehend the atomic habits hate, it is a good read to be honest.’
Nonetheless, there was a major part of the online audience that saw the selection somewhat too… predictable. The reaction scale ranged from gentle mocking to deep doubt. ‘Atomic habits… oh man I won’t say I hate, but why does this feel a bit performative to meeeee mannnnn,’ a user expressed, mirroring a common sentiment. The quip that it is ‘the only book he has ever read’ came up in various versions among the public, with one saying, ‘atomic habits favorite book ?’ followed by a crying-laughing emoji.
Another user compared it to music saying: ‘atomic habits is like saying gods plan is my fav drake song’—implying it is a safe, commercial choice that does not tell one anything. A more daring remark even suggested, ‘His favorite book is a common self-help book 🤣😂 That’s like saying my favorite movie is a documentary. He is lying to build a certain image.’
The other reactions were also noteworthy. His ‘living in real life’ response elicited a humorous follow-up question: ‘Just living in real life because he has not lived upto this point? 🤣🤣🤣’ And his brief ‘Me.’ to the biopic question led one person to claim that his momentary silence was a sign: ‘he ain’t know what biopic was he froze until bro said who would play you😭.’
Kai Cenat answers questions at Paris Fashion Week:
“What’s your favorite book?” – Interviewer
“Probably Atomic Habits.” – Kai Cenat“What’s something you’re currently obsessed with?” – Interviewer
“Just living in real life.” – Kai Cenat“If your life were a biopic, who would… pic.twitter.com/ybBeE31AG8
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 20, 2026
Amidst the discussions triggered by his replies, another strange and even more bizarre thread to the center that was all about looks. One user was adamant, ‘Yall really dont see that this not Kai cenat😂😂 Its a clone and yall laugh every time.’ Another just said, ‘He looks just like his father,’ with a comparison of pictures attached.
KAI Cenat, who earned his popularity with his super fun and somewhat chaotic live streams, has been gradually moving toward more and more mainstream areas like fashion weeks and brand endorsements. This interview, which is part of the transition, shows the 22-year-old struggling with the questions meant for a broader audience than just his main gaming and streaming community. His answers were concise, somewhat hesitant, and very modern—akin to trying to strike a balance between good and evil.
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Whether you see his ‘Atomic Habits’ choice as uplifting or clichéd, or his ‘living in real life’ dogma as profound or ambiguous, the controversy it evoked is indisputable. In the end, Kai Cenat was loyal to the most fundamental principle of his brand: he got people talking. Besides, his last, confident response about being the star of his own biopic implies that he is not looking for Hollywood’s seal of approval to narrate his story. He is already doing it one real-life moment at a time. This success has even sparked rumors about his property, with some questioning Kai Cenat’s mansion ownership.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
