Timothée Chalamet Triumphs as Best Actor at 2026 Critics Choice Awards
Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 for 'Marty Supreme', delivering a heartfelt speech thanking partner Kylie Jenner, while the event highlighted industry tensions and celebrated multiple films.
- • Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for his role in 'Marty Supreme'.
- • He publicly thanked his partner Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech.
- • 'Marty Supreme' grossed over $27 million in its opening weekend.
- • The 2026 Critics Choice Awards were hosted by Chelsea Handler, who sparked controversy with a joke about Warner Bros and Netflix.
- • Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for 'Hamnet' and 'Sinners' won four awards, highlighting a competitive awards night.
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Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for his compelling portrayal of Marty Mauser in the film 'Marty Supreme'. The ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler in Hollywood, featured a competitive Best Actor category where Chalamet outshone notable contenders such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan. During his acceptance speech, Chalamet expressed heartfelt gratitude to his creative team and gave a touching public thanks to his partner, Kylie Jenner, saying, "I just want to say, thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I couldn't have done this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Jenner's silent "I love you" elicited applause and social media buzz.
'Marty Supreme', which depicts a professional table tennis player with big ambitions, had a strong box office debut, grossing over $27 million during its four-day opening weekend following its Christmas release. Chalamet praised director Josh Safdie for creating a morally ambiguous narrative allowing audiences to connect with a flawed character.
The awards night also saw some controversy when Handler’s joke about a potential Warner Bros and Netflix deal drew mixed reactions. The film 'Sinners', directed by Ryan Coogler, won four major awards, while Jessie Buckley was honored as Best Actress for her role in 'Hamnet'. The event underscored ongoing tensions in the film industry regarding theatrical releases and streaming platforms.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
