Thijmen Oerlemans Stars in Tate McRae’s Housewife Music Video

Thijmen Oerlemans, the 25-year-old actor and son of Reinout and Daniëlle Oerlemans, stars as the romantic partner of Canadian singer Tate McRae in her new music video for the single “Housewife,” released on Friday, October 16, 2026. The French-shot video captures a passionate romance filled with luxury yachts and other opulence that ultimately devolves into a toxic relationship marked by escalating conflicts and arguments between the 23-year-old pop star and her beaus.

Plot and Themes of the French-Shot Music Video

Directed by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, the visual accompaniment to “Housewife” centers on an untamable woman while highlighting female independence and the dark sides of fame. In the track, McRae sings about wanting to be independent and references the harsh music industry with lines such as, This industry will try to kill you, and I just wanna make a lot of money be my own housewife. Alongside Thijmen Oerlemans, McRae’s other co-stars in the video include French model Ruben Moreira and Swedish actor Simon J. Lööf.

Thijmen Expands His Career to a Global Audience

Thijmen’s appearance in the high-profile international project highlights his expanding career in the entertainment, sport, and film world, an ambition he previously noted when interviewed by an Italian content creator on the streets of Amsterdam in July. This latest spotlight follows a pattern of public attention for the young actor, whose role in the new production brings his burgeoning on-screen career to a global audience.

Musical Context for the Release

“Housewife” marks Tate McRae’s first new single in nearly a year, following her 2025 album So Close to What, which featured tracks such as “Sports Car,” “Revolving Door,” and “It’s Ok I’m Ok.”