Timothée Chalamet Wins Best Actor, Thanks Jenner

Timothée Chalamet won the Best Actor award at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night in Santa Monica, California, where he delivered an emotional onstage tribute to his girlfriend of three years, Kylie Jenner, crediting her as the foundation of his success.

The ceremony, held at the Barker Hangar, honored achievements in film and television, with Chalamet recognized for his portrayal of aspiring table tennis champion Marty Mauser in the A24 drama Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. The film, inspired by the life of real-life player Marty Reisman, follows a young man's pursuit of glory amid personal flaws and determination. Chalamet's victory marked his first major acting prize of the season, following a Spotlight Actor of the Year Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival the previous day.

In his acceptance speech, Chalamet expressed nervousness before thanking his fellow nominees, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura. He praised Safdie for creating a narrative about a flawed character chasing a relatable dream without moralizing. "Josh, you made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and...