Timothée Chalamet Critics Choice Award: Kylie Jenner Shoutout

Timothée Chalamet Secures First Critics Choice Award for ‘Marty Supreme’ Performance

A heartfelt performance and a touching tribute to his partner mark a significant milestone in the rising star’s career.

Timothée Chalamet has earned his first major awards season win, taking home the Best Actor award at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. The 30-year-old actor,celebrated for his role in “Marty Supreme,†appeared genuinely surprised by the honor,sharing a kiss with girlfriend Kylie Jenner as his name was announced.

Chalamet has been vocal about his desire for recognition for this particular role, a sentiment he carried into his acceptance speech.“I got a lot of people to thank. I don’t know if I’ll be up here again, so give me a second,†he confessed to the audience, visibly moved by the moment.

the actor admitted to being overcome with emotion, stumbling over his words as he began his speech. “Damn, I’m more nervous than I thought I’d be,†he said, quickly correcting himself.

Chalamet extended gratitude to his fellow nominees,specifically highlighting Michael B. Jordan. “Michael, man, amazing. Just rewatched Sinners. [I] hadn’t seen the after-credit scene.I’m happy I stuck around the second time,†he shared, revealing a recent viewing experience.

He also praised Josh Safdie, the director of “Marty Supreme,†for his creative vision.“You made a story about the relatable dream and you didn’t preach to the audience about what’s right and wrong. I think you should all be telling stories like that, so thank you for this dream,†he stated.

Did you know?— the critics Choice Awards are presented by the Critics Choice Association, comprised of film and television critics from North America.

A significant portion of Chalamet’s speech was dedicated to Jenner, his partner of three years. The camera panned to the reality star as he spoke, acknowledging her support. “Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation,†he said. “I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.â€

The couple opted to skip the pre-show carpet, arriving after the ceremony had commenced. A notable fashion moment of the night involved Paul W.Downs and Meg Stalter from Hacks, whose outfits were a playful homage to Chalamet and Jenner’s looks from the “Marty Supreme†Los Angeles premiere.

Pro tip— Award shows ofen highlight emerging fashion trends. Keep an eye out for looks that may influence red carpet styles in the coming months.

The 31st Critics Choice Awards ceremony aired live from santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on E! and USA Network. A complete list of the 2026 Critics Choice film and TV nominees can be found [here](link to nominees).

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