Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet turned heads at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 by flaunting a luxurious £100,000 Urban Jürgensen watch to fellow celebrities. The event, held at The Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, saw the 30-year-old actor, nominated for Leading Actor for his role in Marty Supreme, drawing attention with his flashy wristwear, sparking widespread speculation that it might be a lavish present from his long-term girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.
Red Carpet Glamour and Intimate Moments
Chalamet cut a suave figure on the red carpet, dressed in a tailored black suit, while Jenner opted to skip the walk, instead joining him inside the venue. She stunned in a plunging black gown adorned with silver jewelled detailing, adding to the evening's glamour. Inside, the couple were spotted sitting hand-in-hand, displaying a loved-up appearance that fuelled further gossip about their relationship dynamics and the origins of the expensive timepiece.
Relationship Insights and Career Highlights
The billionaire make-up mogul and Oscar-nominated actor have been dating for over three years and reportedly live together, with marriage being a consideration, according to a source. Chalamet has been busy promoting Marty Supreme, a sports drama loosely based on table tennis champion Marty Reisman, for which he has already won a Golden Globe and secured an Oscar nomination. His dedication to the film included setting up merchandise stores, highlighting his commitment to the project.
BAFTA Ceremony Highlights and Nominees
Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony featured a star-studded lineup including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jacob Elordi, and Michael B. Jordan. Entertainment included a DJ set by Magic FM's Neev Spencer and live reporting from Clara Amfo and Ali Plumb. The night celebrated diverse performances, such as a KPop track debut and a Barbara Streisand cover by Jessie Ware during the In Memoriam segment.
Record-Breaking Nominations and Competition
One Battle After Another led with fourteen nominations, while supernatural horror Sinners followed with thirteen. Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, broke records with eleven nominations, the most for a female-directed film in BAFTA history. Irish star Jessie Buckley earned a lead role nomination, adding to her accolades. Other notable films included Marty Supreme with eleven nods and Sentimental Value with eight.
The full list of nominations showcased a competitive field across categories like Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and acting awards, with contenders such as Emma Stone for Bugonia and Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another. The EE Rising Star Award, voted by the public, highlighted emerging talents like Robert Aramayo and Chase Infiniti.
