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Santa Monica, California — Actor Timothée Chalamet won the Best Actor award at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on January 4, 2026, for his leading role in the film Marty Supreme, and used his acceptance speech to publicly acknowledge his partner, Kylie Jenner. The awards ceremony was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and hosted by Chelsea Handler.
Chalamet, 30, thanked his fellow nominees, film team, and Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie before turning to Jenner in the audience, referring to her as his “partner of three years” and saying, “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.” Jenner, 28, mouthed “I love you, too,” and the couple shared a brief kiss onstage.
The actor’s gesture marked a rare moment of personal acknowledgment at a major awards show, drawing widespread attention across social media and entertainment coverage. Fellow attendees, including nominee Amanda Seyfried, later noted on social platforms that some initially misinterpreted Chalamet’s reference to “foundation” before understanding it as a nod to his relationship.
Chalamet’s win adds to his growing list of accolades following critical acclaim for Marty Supreme, in which he portrays a determined athlete pursuing the world ping-pong championship, further establishing him as an awards-season frontrunner. Competing in a field that included notable actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan, his victory is seen as a significant marker ahead of the upcoming Golden Globe and Academy Awards season.
The heartfelt acceptance speech and public affirmation of his relationship with Jenner also come amid ongoing public fascination with the couple’s three-year partnership, which they have generally kept private despite occasional joint appearances.
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