Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Reportedly Exit Oscars for an Hour
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner allegedly walked out from the Oscars ceremony for approximately one hour after the actor was subjected to relentless mockery during the event. The incident occurred at the 2026 Academy Awards, where Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme.
Controversial Comments Spark Backlash
Prior to the Oscars, Chalamet faced significant criticism for remarks he made about ballet and opera. During an interview discussing the preservation of cinema, he stated, "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.'" Although he quickly added, "All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there," the damage was already done. The comments angered fans and drew ire from the ballet and opera communities, as well as a wider audience.
Host Conan O'Brien's Jokes at the Ceremony
During the Oscars, host Conan O'Brien targeted Chalamet with a series of jokes. Opening the show, O'Brien quipped, "Security is very tight tonight. There’s concerns about attacks from the ballet and opera communities." Later, O'Brien attempted to engage with Chalamet, saying, "We’re vibing, right?" before adding, "He doesn’t think so." The situation grew more awkward when a winner referenced the drama. Alexandre Singh, who won Best Live Action Short Film for Two People Exchanging Saliva, remarked, "We believe art can change people’s souls. Maybe it takes ten years, but we can change society through art, through creativity, through theatre and ballet — and cinema."
Reported Departure and Return
According to a source, Chalamet and Jenner left the ceremony for an hour, with seat fillers taking their places. They only returned just before the announcements for the Best Actress and Best Actor categories. The source told The Sun, "Timothee and Kylie were replaced by seat fillers for an hour. It seems like he had enough of being the butt of the jokes. They only came back just before the Best Actress and Best Actor categories were announced." Chalamet ultimately lost the Best Actor award to Michael B. Jordan.
After-Party Behaviour and Event Outcomes
Following the ceremony, Chalamet and Jenner attended the Vanity Fair after-party. A source claimed they tried to maintain a "low-key" presence, with Chalamet keeping his sunglasses on for most of the night. However, his white suit made him stand out. The source noted, "Timothée was swarmed by well-wishers as he arrived. He kept his sunglasses on for most of the night and tried to be low-key, but he stood out like a sore thumb in his white suit. Kylie and him stayed for a while but then left together without being seen." In other Oscars results, Sinners won awards including Original Screenplay, Original Score, Cinematography, and Best Actor, while One Battle After Another took home six awards, including Best Picture.
