Timothée Chalamet became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars when he won the 2026 Critics Choice Award for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme. The 30-year-old actor looked shocked when his name was called. He then leaned over to kiss his long-time partner Kylie Jenner before going on stage. The win is a big step forward in his campaign for awards season and adds to the growing buzz about his role as a determined table tennis prodigy.
Chalamet said on stage that he was more nervous than he thought he would be. He tripped over his words a little before laughing it off in front of the star-studded audience. He started by thanking his fellow nominees, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura, and calling their performances “unbelievable.” He also talked about how tough the competition was this year. He also praised Josh Safdie, the director, and the Marty Supreme team, saying that their trust and teamwork helped him be more creative.
Chalamet ended his speech with a rare public tribute to Jenner, calling her his “partner of three years.” This was one of the most talked-about moments of the broadcast. He said, “I love you, I couldn’t do this without you,” and cameras cut to Jenner in the audience mouthing “I love you” back, giving fans a rare look at their normally private relationship. The romantic shout-out quickly went viral on social media, with people praising how the couple supported each other quietly during a big night in his career.
Chalamet won the Critics’ Choice Award after being nominated for Call Me By Your Name, Beautiful Boy, and A Complete Unknown many times before. This shows that he is becoming a regular at awards shows. Many people have said that his role as a 1950s table tennis player trying to win the world championship in Marty Supreme was one of his most physically demanding and ambitious roles to date. The actor has talked about “leaving it on the field” for the movie, using bold marketing techniques and the movie’s underdog spirit to connect with audiences around the world.
As Marty Supreme gains popularity and wins the Critics Choice Best Actor award, people in the industry see Chalamet as a strong candidate for the rest of the awards season. People are already calling his speech, which was full of gratitude, ambition, and romance, one of the best parts of this year’s ceremony.
