> At a Glance
> – Amanda Seyfried admitted confusion over Timothée Chalamet thanking Kylie Jenner for “our foundation”
> – Chalamet, 30, called Jenner his “partner of three years” while accepting Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
> – Seyfried commented on Instagram: “OH not like a foundation/charity I was curious about that”
> – Why it matters: The moment highlights how celebrity couples’ public declarations can spark unexpected fan reactions and interpretations
Amanda Seyfried’s Instagram reaction is stealing some spotlight from Timothée Chalamet’s Critics Choice Awards win. The actress was puzzled by one specific line in Chalamet’s acceptance speech dedicated to Jenner.
The Speech That Started It
Chalamet won Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme at Sunday’s ceremony. He concluded his speech by thanking Kylie Jenner, who watched from the audience.
> “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Jenner, 28, responded by mouthing “I love you” from her seat as cameras captured the exchange.
Seyfried’s Confusion Goes Viral
After the speech, podcaster Evan Ross Katz posted highlights on Instagram. Seyfried, 40, who attended the awards show, left a comment revealing her confusion.
> Amanda Seyfried wrote:
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> > “OH not like a foundation/charity I was curious about that”
The comment suggests Seyfried initially interpreted “foundation” as a charitable organization rather than a metaphorical relationship foundation.
Awards Night Connections
Both actors have history beyond Sunday’s ceremony:
- Seyfried earned a Best Actress nomination for The Testament of Ann Lee (losing to Jessie Buckley for Hamnet)
- They previously appeared together in 2015’s Love the Coopers
- Both are nominated for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards happening January 11
- Seyfried is a double nominee, also recognized for her TV series Long Bright River
Chalamet acknowledged his nervousness during the speech, also thanking fellow nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura.
Key Takeaways
- Seyfried’s Instagram comment became an awards-show viral moment
- The “foundation” reference sparked unexpected interpretation
- Both actors continue awards-season campaigns toward the Golden Globes
- The exchange shows how celebrity speeches get dissected in real-time on social media
