Timothee Chalamet Finds Comfort in Kylie Jenner's Arms After Devastating Oscar Night
Timothee Chalamet was seen clinging tightly to his longtime girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, seeking solace after suffering a crushing defeat earlier that evening. The 30-year-old actor, who had been an early favorite for Best Actor, experienced what insiders described as a brutal humiliation at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.
From Frontrunner to Fallen Favorite
The evening began with high expectations for Chalamet, who earned his nomination for portraying a real underground ping-pong player in 1950s New York in Josh Safdie's film Marty Supreme. However, his journey to Oscar night was marred by growing public disapproval stemming from what many perceived as pomposity in interviews. Exclusive sources revealed to the Daily Mail that a 'Stop Timmy' campaign had gained significant momentum in the weeks leading up to the awards.
Chalamet, whose mother and sister both trained in ballet, further fueled the backlash with controversial remarks about opera and ballet during a Variety Actors on Actors interview. "I don't want to be working in ballet or opera or, you know, things where it's like: 'Hey, keep this thing alive,' even though no one cares about this anymore," he told Matthew McConaughey, sparking outrage within the arts community.
A Night of Mockery and Defeat
The ceremony itself became an extended public humiliation for Chalamet. Host Conan O'Brien, returning for his second consecutive year, opened his monologue with a direct jab at the controversy. "Security is extremely tight tonight. I'm just going to mention that," O'Brien told the Dolby Theatre audience before adding, "I'm told there's a concern about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities."
The camera then cut to Chalamet, who appeared visibly uncomfortable beside Jenner. O'Brien attempted to make amends later in the evening, telling the crowd he and Chalamet were "vibing," but the actor's response wasn't picked up by microphones, leaving the host to concede, "He doesn't think so."
The mockery extended beyond the stage to social media, where Chalamet's all-white suit ensemble drew widespread criticism. One X user declared the outfit "an atrocity," while another suggested he needed "fashion lessons from the Kardashian/Jenner clan."
The Moment of Truth and Aftermath
When 2025 Best Actor presenter Adrien Brody announced Michael B. Jordan as the winner for Sinners, Chalamet's disappointment was palpable. He offered polite applause and appeared to mouth "yay" as Jordan, stunned by his first Oscar win, embraced his mother before approaching the stage.
The Best Actor category proved exceptionally competitive this year, featuring formidable contenders including Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent. Chalamet had dominated the early awards season with wins at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, but momentum shifted decisively after Jordan's victory at the Actor Awards (formerly SAG Awards) earlier in the month.
Jenner's Supportive Presence
Following the ceremony, Chalamet found refuge in his relationship with Kylie Jenner, whom he has been dating for three years and previously thanked during acceptance speeches at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. At the glitzy Vanity Fair afterparty, the actor was photographed wrapping his arms around Jenner and planting a kiss on her cheek, appearing to seek comfort in her affection.
Jenner, every inch the Hollywood bombshell, complemented her partner in a striking black ensemble that emphasized her hourglass figure. The floor-length dress featured a strategic slit revealing part of her midriff and glistened under the lights at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art venue.
Chalamet, meanwhile, appeared to be wearing the same white suit from the Oscars ceremony, though he had removed his tie, undone his top button, and untucked his shirt for the more relaxed afterparty atmosphere.
Industry Reactions and Moving Forward
The arts community response to Chalamet's comments proved particularly damaging, with legendary director Steven Spielberg among those expressing disappointment. Jordan's emotional acceptance speech provided a stark contrast to Chalamet's evening of setbacks, as the Sinners star thanked voters and promised to continue being "the best version of myself I can be."
While Marty Supreme failed to secure any Oscars, Sinners also won Best Screenplay for director Ryan Coogler, cementing its position as one of the night's major successes. For Chalamet, the evening represented a significant professional setback following what had appeared to be a promising awards season trajectory, leaving him to navigate both the sting of defeat and the consequences of his controversial public statements.
