At the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11, Timothée Chalamet triumphed in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category for his role in Marty Supreme. The actor shared an emotional and heartfelt acceptance speech, thanking his parents, costars, and his partner, Kylie Jenner, who attended the ceremony as his date.
Chalamet’s Emotional Acceptance Speech
Beaming as he took the stage, Chalamet, 30, expressed his gratitude for those who shaped his career and personal life. He first thanked his costars and collaborators before turning to his family and partner:
“My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up. Always be grateful for what you have. It’s allowed me to leave this ceremony in the past empty-handed, my head held high, grateful just to be here. For my parents, for my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.”
Kylie Jenner, sitting in the audience, smiled and applauded as Chalamet kissed her in celebration.
He also recognized the director and crew of Marty Supreme:
“Thank you to [director] Josh Safdie, Ronnie Bronstein, the amazing cast of Odessa A’Zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator, Fran Drescher, Kevin O’Leary. Thank you for believing in me and this role. This portrait reflects so much of your vision and dedication.”
With his trademark humor, Chalamet added a light-hearted quip about Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, which brought laughter to the audience:
“If you would have told me when I was 19 years old I’d be thanking Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank… alright, you’re laughing, so I got away with that. Thank you, Kevin.”
About Marty Supreme
Directed by Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme follows Marty Mauser, a pioneering ping pong player striving for greatness at any cost. Chalamet trained extensively in table tennis to authentically portray his character, telling The Hollywood Reporter:
“In spirit, this is the most who I was that I’ve had to play a role. This is who I was before I had a career.”
The film’s mix of sports, comedy, and human drama has earned Chalamet multiple accolades, including a Critics Choice Award, a Palm Springs International Film Festival award, and an Actor Awards nomination.
Other Nominees in the Category
Chalamet faced stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights:
- George Clooney for Jay Kelly: Clooney portrays a Hollywood star confronting an existential crisis in this Noah Baumbach-directed comedy. Clooney, a 13-time Golden Globe nominee, reflected on filming a montage of his own past work alongside Adam Sandler, joking about “seeing 40 years of aging on screen.”
- Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another: DiCaprio leads Paul Thomas Anderson’s political satire as Bob Ferguson, a revolutionary figure navigating extremism. The film also stars Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, all of whom have received multiple awards and nominations.
- Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon: Hawke portrays Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s historical musical drama, following Hart on the night of Oklahoma!’s Broadway premiere.
- Lee Byung-hun for No Other Choice: In Park Chan-wook’s dark comedy, Lee plays Yoo Man-su, a man navigating unemployment and desperate measures. The film was South Korea’s first submission nominated for a Golden Globe in this category.
- Jesse Plemons for Bugonia: Plemons plays an outraged conspiracy theorist in Yorgos Lanthimos’ extraterrestrial-inspired comedy. He shaved his head on camera for the role alongside Emma Stone, demonstrating a physical and emotional commitment to the character.
Highlights from the 2026 Golden Globes
Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, celebrating the best in film and television. Chalamet’s win adds to a season filled with standout performances and high-profile awards contenders.
The ceremony also honored breakout stars and veteran actors alike, from Rose Byrne and Timothée Chalamet to Leonardo DiCaprio and Emma Stone, highlighting a diverse and talented pool of nominees.
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