Timothée Chalamet Triumphs at 2026 Golden Globes with Historic Win

12 January 2026 Acting and Awards

Chalamet Secures First Golden Globe Victory

Timothée Chalamet picked up the trophy for best actor in a motion picture for ‘Marty Supreme’ at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night. This year marks Chalamet’s fifth Golden Globe nomination and his first win. The 30-year-old actor’s performance as a ping-pong hustler in Josh Safdie’s sports film has cemented his position as a leading talent of his generation.

A Heartfelt Tribute to Kylie Jenner

In a rare public acknowledgment of his personal life, Chalamet said “For my parents, for my partner, I love you” as he closed his remarks. The actor’s girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, was present in the audience and visibly moved by the tribute. Chalamet’s shoutout to Jenner at the Golden Globes comes one week after he declared his love for the Kardashians star at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. At the Critics Choice Awards, Chalamet gave Jenner her first public shout-out, saying “And lastly, I’ll just say thank you to my partner of three years.”

Critical Acclaim for Marty Supreme

In the A24 film, Chalamet plays a ping-pong hustler striving for greatness. The role required extensive preparation, with the actor undergoing rigorous table tennis training. The film was praised by critics, with The Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey writing that Chalamet is “truly one of our greatest talents.” The performance has generated significant awards season momentum for the young star.

Rising Star’s Growing Legacy

For his performance in the film, he earned a fifth Golden Globe nomination and the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actor, becoming the youngest winner ever in the category. Continuing to build momentum after a win last week of the Critics Choice Awards, Timothée Chalamet has officially going from five-time Golden Globes nominee to one-time winner. With upcoming projects including Dune: Part Three, Chalamet’s influence in contemporary cinema continues to expand, solidifying his status as one of Hollywood’s most compelling actors of this era.