> At a Glance
> – Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for Marty Supreme
> – He publicly thanked girlfriend Kylie Jenner, calling her his “partner of three years”
> – The couple shared a kiss and exchanged “I love you” during the Jan. 4 ceremony
> – Why it matters: The rare public display highlights their low-profile three-year relationship
Timothée Chalamet capped his fourth Critics Choice nomination with a win-and a heartfelt thank-you to Kylie Jenner. The actor used his Jan. 4 acceptance speech to praise the 28-year-old entrepreneur, who sat in the audience.
The Winning Moment
Chalamet, 30, took home the Best Actor trophy for playing the title role in Marty Supreme. When his name was announced, he and Jenner kissed before he headed to the stage.
From the podium he said:
> “Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.”
Cameras caught Jenner replying, “I love you, too.”
Their Awards-Show History
Sunday night marked the third straight year Jenner has cheered Chalamet on during awards season.
- 2024 Golden Globes: She attended when he was nominated for Wonka
- 2025 Golden Globes: She was present for his A Complete Unknown nod
- 2026 Critics Choice: She watched him win for Marty Supreme
The couple formally debuted on a red carpet at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome last May.
Previous Critics Choice Nods
Chalamet’s win came on his fourth nomination at these awards:
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Call Me by Your Name | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2019 | Beautiful Boy | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2025 | A Complete Unknown | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2026 | Marty Supreme | Best Actor | Won |
He’ll next compete at the Jan. 11 Golden Globe Awards in the Musical or Comedy category against George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Lee Byung-Hun and Jesse Plemons.
Key Takeaways
- Chalamet and Jenner were first linked in April 2023 after meeting at Paris Fashion Week
- Sunday’s speech is their most public acknowledgment of the relationship to date
- The actor now has one win from four Critics Choice nominations
- Marty Supreme keeps him in the 2026 awards conversation with the Globes still to come
The couple’s rare display of affection instantly became the ceremony’s buzziest moment.
