Timothée Chalamet made the 2026 Actor Awards a family night—and fans immediately noticed who wasn’t on his arm.
The Dune star, 30, hit the red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1 with a very special date: his mom, Nicole Flender. While girlfriend Kylie Jenner skipped the pre-show walk, Chalamet kept things close to home, posing proudly beside his mother before heading inside.
Dressed in an off-white suit jacket layered over a casually unbuttoned white dress shirt, Chalamet delivered his signature effortless cool. He paired the look with sleek black trousers and polished black shoes. But it was Flender who turned heads in a vibrant pink gown with delicate straps, later sharing glamorous snapshots of her night on Instagram.
The mother-son duo smiled for cameras, with Chalamet wrapping an arm around his mom in a sweet show of support. Social media quickly filled with photos of the pair, with many fans praising the actor for bringing his mom along for one of Hollywood’s biggest nights.
Jenner, who has accompanied Chalamet to multiple awards shows this season, was noticeably absent from the red carpet. In past appearances, she has often skipped the walk itself but joined him inside for the ceremony. Just days earlier, the couple attended the 2026 BAFTAs together in London, where they were spotted sharing affectionate moments before heading to a post-show dinner.
Chalamet’s latest awards run has kept him firmly in the spotlight. He earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Marty Supreme at the Actor Awards, though the trophy ultimately went to Michael B. Jordan for Sinners. Earlier in the week, he was also nominated for Best Actor at the BAFTAs for the same role, losing out to Robert Aramayo for I Swear.
Even without a win, Chalamet’s red carpet choice made headlines. In an industry where romantic plus-ones often steal focus, the Oscar-nominated star reminded everyone that sometimes the most meaningful date is mom.
