> At a Glance
> – Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4
> – He publicly thanked Kylie Jenner, calling her his “partner of three years”
> – The couple first went public at Beyoncé’s concert on Sept. 5, 2023
> – Why it matters: The actor’s heartfelt speech confirms their relationship milestone and growing public presence
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have evolved from low-key dates to full-scale awards-show PDA since early 2023. The actor sealed their status with a stage-side kiss and a love-filled shout-out during his Jan. 4 acceptance speech.
From Secret to Spotlight
Chalamet and Jenner kept romance rumors quiet after first being linked in January 2023. They broke cover at Beyoncé’s Sept. 5 concert, then court-side at the US Open five days later.
Since those debut outings, the pair have packed on affection at high-profile events:
- 2024 Golden Globes (his first nomination for Wonka)
- 2025 Golden Globes (snapshots and face-cradles for A Complete Unknown)
- 2025 BAFTAs in London
- 2025 Oscars and Vanity Fair after-party
- Courtside at Crypto.com Arena, Madison Square Garden, and NBA playoff games
- BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells
A Three-Year Love Story, Onstage Acknowledgment
While accepting the Critics Choice Best Actor trophy, Chalamet ended his speech with gratitude for Jenner:
> “And lastly, I’ll just say, thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.”
He sealed the moment with a kiss before heading to the stage, echoing affectionate moments captured throughout 2024 and 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The couple, together since early 2023, now openly acknowledge the relationship on major awards stages
- Chalamet’s speech marks one of their most direct public confirmations
- Their PDA timeline shows increasing comfort in the spotlight, from concerts to international film events
- The actor’s win adds another accolade to a season that has included Golden Globe and Oscar nominations
With a three-year foundation and a trophy-case boost, Chalamet and Jenner continue to merge Hollywood glamour with headline-making affection.
