Timothée Chalamet Loses Best Actor, With Kylie Jenner at Oscars 2026
Timothée Chalamet attended the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as a nominee for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme. Despite the film earning nine nominations, Chalamet did not win the award, which went to Michael B. Jordan for his performance in Sinners. The ceremony was marked by several notable moments involving Chalamet and his partner, Kylie Jenner, who attended the event together.
During the broadcast, host Conan O’Brien made jokes referencing Chalamet’s recent controversy involving comments about ballet and opera. In a prior interview, Chalamet had stated he would not want to be involved in art forms “no one cares about,” specifically citing ballet and opera as examples. The remarks resurfaced on social media and drew criticism from members of the arts community. O’Brien’s opening monologue included a line about heightened security due to “concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities,” prompting visible reactions from Chalamet and Jenner in the audience.
Although Chalamet laughed along with the jokes on camera and later applauded Jordan’s win, reports indicate he and Jenner left the auditorium during the ceremony to avoid further commentary. Multiple outlets confirmed the couple exited the Dolby Theatre following repeated jokes at Chalamet’s expense, seeking a quieter space to continue watching the broadcast.
Throughout the evening, Chalamet and Jenner displayed affection, holding hands and sitting close together. Jenner had accompanied Chalamet to several awards events during the 2026 season, including the Palm Springs Film Festival, Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs. At the Critics Choice Awards, where Chalamet won Best Actor, he publicly thanked Jenner, calling her his “partner of three years” and crediting her for their shared foundation.
Chalamet’s film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, portrays him as Marty Mauser, a ping-pong hustler navigating New York City’s Lower East Side. The movie featured a distinctive marketing campaign that included a satirical A24 meeting, an orange blimp, appearances atop the Las Vegas Sphere, and a surprise table tennis event in New York. Despite its critical and audience reception, the film did not secure any Oscar wins.
Chalamet has spoken publicly about Jenner’s support during awards season, recalling how she arranged a surprise IMAX screening of Interstellar for his 30th birthday. He described the gesture during a CNN Town Hall with Matthew McConaughey, noting he was initially confused about the trip but deeply appreciative of the effort.
The 2026 Oscars highlighted both the professional recognition and personal scrutiny faced by Chalamet during a high-profile awards cycle, with his relationship with Jenner remaining a consistent point of public interest.