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During Paris Fashion Week, KAI Cenat, the famous streamer, through a very fast-paced interview, revealed to us his personal preferences and way of thinking, naming a well-known self-help book as his first choice and stating ‘living in the moment’ as his latest interest. His brief but very insightful answers have sparked a massive wave of debates 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 taking questions from the group’s side. He answered the question about his favorite book by saying, “It’s most likely Atomic Habits,” referring to James Clear’s highly successful guide to good habits, which has gained universal acclaim and readership. His answer to the question of what he loves most right now was quite philosophical: “just being.” The most obvious answer came at the end. When asked about the actor who would play him if a film was made about his life, Cenat did not hesitate to answer: ‘Me.’
The interview may not have lasted long, but it has certainly become the topic of great and widespread conversation. In particular, the ‘Atomic Habits’ response acted as a lightning rod. Some considered it a perfectly rational choice by a young entrepreneur committed to self-development. One user wrote: ‘He is very intelligent and eloquent. There are a lot of things I admire about him even at his age.” Another person simply said: “I can’t understand atomic habits I hate, to be honest it’s a good read.”
However, there was a large portion of the online audience that found the selection too…predictable. The scale of reaction ranged from mild mockery to deep doubt. ‘Atomic habits… oh man, I won’t say I hate them, but why does this seem a bit performative to me, mannnnn?’ one user expressed, reflecting a common sentiment. The joke that it’s “the only book you’ve ever read” came up in several versions among the public, with one saying, “Favorite book on atomic habits?” followed by a crying and laughing emoji.
Another user compared it to music saying, “Atomic Habits is like saying God’s Plan is my favorite Drake song,” implying that it’s a safe commercial choice that says nothing. A bolder comment even suggested: ‘His favorite book is a regular self-help book 🤣😂 That’s like saying my favorite movie is a documentary.’ He lies to build a certain image.’
The other reactions were also noteworthy. His “living in real life” response prompted a humorous next question: “Just living in real life because you haven’t lived up to this point?” 🤣🤣🤣’ And his short ‘I’. question about the biopic led one person to claim that his momentary silence was a sign: “he didn’t know what biopic it was, he froze until his brother said who would play you😭.”
Kai Cenat answers questions at Paris Fashion Week:
“What is 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…? pic.twitter.com/ybBeE31AG8
—FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 20, 2026
In the midst of the discussions provoked by his answers, another strange and even stranger thread came to the center that had to do with appearances. One user was adamant: “They really don’t see that this isn’t Kai cenat😂😂 It’s a clone and everyone laughs all the time.” Another simply said, “He looks like his dad,” attaching a photo comparison.
KAI Cenat, who gained his popularity with his super fun and somewhat chaotic live streams, has gradually moved into increasingly popular areas such as fashion weeks and brand sponsorships. This interview, which is part of the transition, shows the 22-year-old struggling with questions aimed at a broader audience than just his main gaming and streaming community. Their answers were concise, somewhat hesitant, and very modern, similar to trying to strike a balance between good and evil.
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Whether you consider his choice of ‘Atomic Habits’ as edifying or cliché, 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: making people talk. Furthermore, his latest and confident response about being the protagonist of his own biographical film implies that he is not looking for the Hollywood seal to tell his story. You’re already doing it one real-life moment at a time. This success has even sparked rumors about his ownership, with some questioning Kai Cenat’s ownership of the mansion.
