Timothée Chalamet captured the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy on January 11, 2026, and the first photos from his victory party dropped the next day.
The 30-year-old actor prevailed over George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice) and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) for his turn as table-tennis legend Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme.
Inside Chalamet’s Instagram Victory Lap
On Monday, Jan. 12, Chalamet posted a carousel that walked fans through the night:
- Slide one: a close-up of him kissing the golden trophy
- Slides two and three: wide grins while hoisting the award overhead
- A shot with director Josh Safdie, who helped shape the sports biopic
- A grainy, over-the-shoulder view from his banquet table inside the Beverly Hilton
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!! SO TREMENDOUSLY GRATEFUL!!!!!!,” he wrote in the caption.
The Acceptance Speech That Name-Checked Everyone
When his category was announced, Chalamet turned to kiss longtime girlfriend Kylie Jenner, 28, before heading to the stage. In remarks that ran just under two minutes, he shouted out:
- His parents for teaching him gratitude
- His “partner” Jenner, seated front-row center
- The Marty Supreme cast and crew
- Fellow nominee Paul Thomas Anderson, who later won Best Screenplay for One Battle After Another
“My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up,” the actor told the ballroom. “Always be grateful for what you have. It’s allowed me to leave this ceremony in the past empty-handed, my head held high, grateful just to be here. I’d be lying if I didn’t say those moments didn’t make this moment that much sweeter. For my parents, for my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.”
Cameras caught Jenner mouthing, “I’m so happy,” as he returned to his seat, according to footage shared by Access Hollywood.
Engraving-Room Kisses
Later that evening the couple slipped into the trophy-engraving suite. A Vanity Fair video shows:
- Chalamet watching technicians etch his name onto the statuette
- Jenner cradling the award between takes
- The pair trading smiles and quick kisses under low lighting
The next morning Jenner posted her own carousel that ended with her gripping the freshly minted Globe in one manicured hand, captioning it with a single trophy emoji.
A Three-Year Romance in the Spotlight
Chalamet and the Kylie Cosmetics founder have been linked since spring 2023, making this their third awards season as a couple. They arrived together on the red carpet in complementary black ensembles and stayed side-by-side through NBC’s telecast, a strategy that kept them in frame for the live feed and the Disney-controlled photo wire.
What the Win Means for Awards Season
The Golden Globe victory positions Chalamet as a likely Oscar contender in a crowded Best Actor field. His closest rivals now include:
| Actor | Film | Globe Status |
|---|---|---|
| George Clooney | Jay Kelly | Nominated |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | One Battle After Another | Nominated |
| Paul Giamatti | The Holdovers | Won (Drama) |
| Cillian Murphy | Oppenheimer | Won (Drama, 2024) |
Voting for the 96th Academy Awards closes in late February, giving the actor a six-week window to maintain momentum.
Key Takeaways
- Timothée Chalamet earned his first Golden Globe for Marty Supreme
- He thanked Kylie Jenner on-air, confirming their continued romance
- Director Josh Safdie shared in the victory for the A24 release
- The win boosts Chalamet’s visibility heading into Oscar voting
- Fans received a candid look via the actor’s next-day Instagram dump
