Timothée Chalamet delivered a career-defining moment at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, taking home his very first Globe and beating out Leonardo DiCaprio in the process. The 30-year-old actor won Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy for his performance in Marty Supreme, instantly cementing the night as a turning point in his Hollywood ascent.
The Beverly Hilton erupted as Chalamet’s name was announced, marking a major milestone for an actor long considered one of his generation’s most gifted talents. His win carried extra weight given the stacked category, which included DiCaprio, George Clooney, Ethan Hawke, Lee Byung-hun, and Jesse Plemons. Outshining that lineup only underscored the impact of his portrayal of Marty Mauser, a gifted but complex 1950s table tennis prodigy.
Industry insiders and fans alike viewed the victory as overdue. Chalamet’s performance balanced humor, intensity, and vulnerability, showcasing the range that has defined his rise but rarely been rewarded at this level—until now.
The celebration quickly turned personal, with girlfriend Kylie Jenner by his side throughout the night. According to People, Jenner joined Chalamet during the intimate post-show engraving of his trophy, while Vanity Fair captured quiet moments of affection between the two inside the venue. Though Jenner skipped the red carpet, their connection was unmistakable once the cameras moved indoors.
Witnesses described Jenner mingling briefly with stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Chalamet’s co-star Odessa A’zion before returning to his side. Multiple outlets caught the couple exchanging smiles, hugs, and kisses following the announcement. In one moment captured on camera, Jenner appeared to mouth, “I’m so happy,” visibly emotional as Chalamet basked in the win.
During his acceptance speech, Chalamet made a rare public reference to their relationship, thanking his parents and then his partner before adding a heartfelt “I love you.” The moment echoed a similar declaration at the Critics Choice Awards just days earlier, where he thanked his “partner of three years” and credited her support as foundational to his life and career.
The win caps off an extraordinary awards-season journey for Chalamet, who has steadily built momentum at the Golden Globes over the past few years. After attending with Jenner in 2024 for Wonka and earning a nomination in 2025 for A Complete Unknown, this year marked his breakthrough. With five Golden Globe nominations to his name as of January 2026, Marty Supreme finally pushed him from perennial contender to undeniable winner.
Beating DiCaprio on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights didn’t just earn Chalamet a trophy—it signaled a shift. No longer framed as the industry’s future, he’s firmly arrived as one of its present-day heavyweights.
