In a rare and emotional public moment, Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet dedicated his major award win to his long-term girlfriend, reality TV icon Kylie Jenner. The declaration, made at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, sent social media into a frenzy, particularly due to another nominee's priceless reaction.
An Emotional Victory Speech
The 30-year-old actor took to the stage at the prestigious ceremony to accept the Best Actor award for his leading role in the Josh Safdie drama Marty Supreme. After triumphing over a field including Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke, Chalamet turned his attention to his personal life. "Thank you to my partner for three years," he stated warmly from the podium. "I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Cameras immediately found Jenner in the audience, who was seen visibly moved and mouthing the words 'I love you' back to him. The couple, who began dating publicly in 2023, have typically kept their relationship away from the spotlight, making this tribute especially significant.
A Co-Star's Stony-Faced Reaction Goes Viral
While the moment was sweet, it was the cutaway to fellow nominee Michael B. Jordan that truly captured the internet's attention. As Chalamet spoke about his "partner," the broadcast cut to the 38-year-old actor, who remained completely stony-faced. Viewers quickly took to social media to joke about the awkward timing.
"Not them cutting to Michael B Jordan," wrote one fan, while another quipped, "the camera being on michael b jordan while timothee says thank you to my partner of three years." A third added, "It’s taking me out how the camera work implies at first that his partner is michael b jordan." The moment became an instant viral highlight of the broadcast.
Celebrating a Career-Defining Role
Chalamet's win was for his acclaimed performance in Marty Supreme, where he plays a 1950s New York shoe salesman who strives to become a professional table tennis player. The film is loosely based on the story of American table tennis star Martin Reisman. In his speech, the actor admitted to being nervous and thanked director Josh Safdie for crafting a nuanced story. "You made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn’t preach to the audience," he said.
The night before the awards, the couple attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival separately. However, they made a unified fashion statement last month at the Marty Supreme premiere, wearing matching tangerine leather outfits—a look that was humorously copied at the Critics Choice Awards by Hacks stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs.
Other big winners on the night included One Battle After Another, which scooped Best Picture, and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who won Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.
