Timothee Chalamet Thanks GF Kylie Jenner After Critics Choice Awards 2026 Best Actor Win; Latter Gets Emotional

Timothée Chalamet had a defining night at the Critics Choice Awards 2026, walking away with the Best Actor trophy and delivering one of the evening’s most heartfelt moments. The actor, honoured for his

performance in Marty Supreme, used his acceptance speech to acknowledge not just his collaborators but also his longtime girlfriend, Kylie Jenner. The emotional exchange instantly became one of the most talked-abouthighlights of the ceremony, making fans swoon over the actor's romantic gesture.

Timothee Chalamet's bold declaration of love for Kylie Jenner

Taking the stage after his win, Timothee Chalamet paused to reflect before making a touching dedication. “Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you,” he said when accepting the best actor trophy. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As the camera cut to Jenner seated in the audience, the beauty mogul appeared visibly moved. She mouthed an emotional “I love you” back at Chalamet, prompting loud cheers and applause inside the venue. The tender moment quickly spread across social media, with fans praising the couple’s low-key but sincere show of affection.

Chalamet won the award for his portrayal of aspiring ping-pong champion Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme. The role, which demanded both physical discipline and emotional vulnerability, has been widely hailed as one of his most nuanced performances to date. During his speech, the actor also acknowledged his fellow nominees, who included Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Joel Edgerton for Train Dreams, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent. Chalamet candidly admitted his nerves during the acceptance speech, saying, “I’m more nervous than I thought I’d be.”

More about Timothee-Kylie's relationship

Chalamet and Jenner have been together for three years and have largely kept their relationship private, choosing rare red-carpet appearances and subtle public gestures to show their affection for each other. Despite their different professional worlds, the couple has consistently shown support for each other’s milestones. Jenner has frequently been spotted attending Chalamet’s major award events, while the actor has maintained a respectful distance from the spotlight surrounding her reality TV image. Recently, there were reports of breakup, but this sweet exchange has put that rumour to rest.