Timothée Chalamet may have walked away with the Golden Globe for Best Actor, but the internet is declaring Kylie Jenner the real winner of the night. The cosmetics billionaire and reality star created the evening’s most viral moment without ever setting foot on the red carpet.
On Sunday night at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Chalamet took home the trophy for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as ping pong legend Marty Reisman in Marty Supreme. While his acceptance speech was a masterclass in gratitude, it was Jenner’s emotional reaction from the audience that had fans swooning.
As the 30-year-old actor thanked his “partner of three years” from the stage, cameras caught Jenner beaming from their table. Lip readers on social media quickly deciphered her response, spotting the mogul mouthing a breathless “I’m so happy” and “I love you” as Chalamet blew her a kiss.
The Speech That Sealed It
Chalamet’s win for the Josh Safdie-directed sports drama Marty Supreme was a major career milestone, marking his first Golden Globe victory after four previous nominations. But amidst thank yous to his director and co-stars, including a bizarre shout-out to Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, Chalamet made sure to center his relationship.
“For my parents, for my partner, I love you so much,” Chalamet said, clutching his statue. He later added, “Thank you for our foundation. I couldn’t do this without you.”
The public declaration of love marks a significant shift for the couple, who have largely kept their romance out of the spotlight since they began dating in 2023. While they broke the internet with their first public appearance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, this year’s ceremony felt like a graduation from a rumored fling to a Hollywood power couple.
Jenner chose to skip the chaotic red-carpet arrivals, allowing Chalamet to have his solo moment with the press. However, once inside the Beverly Hilton, she was impossible to miss.
Dressed in a custom Ashi Studio gown in molten pale gold a perfect match for the Golden Globe trophy itself Jenner looked every bit the supportive partner. The metallic curve-hugging dress featured intricate sparkling straps, contrasting sharply with Chalamet’s sleek all-black ensemble.
Throughout the broadcast, the couple was spotted engaged in heavy PDA at their table. During commercial breaks, they were seen whispering, laughing, and stealing kisses, seemingly oblivious to the room full of A-listers around them. The romance didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling. In a Vanity Fair video from the exclusive engraving station, the couple looked more in love than ever.
As Chalamet waited for his name to be etched onto the trophy, Jenner stood by his side, her arm looped through his. The clip shows them sharing a quiet celebratory kiss as the engraver finishes the job. It was a candid, unscripted moment that felt worlds away from the curated perfection of the Kardashians’ reality show.
Chalamet’s victory puts him in the frontrunner position for the upcoming Academy Awards. His performance in Marty Supreme, which required him to transform physically and master professional-level table tennis, beat out heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney.
Host Nikki Glaser even poked fun at Chalamet’s transformation in her opening monologue, joking that he gained “over 60 ounces” of muscle for the role. The camera cut to Chalamet and Jenner laughing good-naturedly at the dig.
This win follows Chalamet’s Critics’ Choice Award victory just last week, where he also thanked Jenner in his speech. With the Oscars on the horizon, fans are already predicting that Jenner will be by his side for the season’s biggest night.
The “Kylie Effect”
For Jenner, this awards season run is doing wonders for her public image. After years of high-profile, tumultuous relationships, her dynamic with Chalamet appears grounded and supportive. Social media commentary has shifted from skepticism to genuine obsession with “TimKy,” making it one of the most talked-about topics on X and TikTok.
“Kylie looking at Timothée like he hung the moon is the energy I need in 2026,” one user wrote. Another viral tweet noted, “She didn’t even walk the carpe,t and she’s still the main character. That is the Kylie Jenner power.”
As the couple exited the Beverly Hilton hand in hand, trophy in tow, one thing was clear: Timothée Chalamet may have won the award, but he and Kylie Jenner have officially won Hollywood.
