Timothée Chalamet Emerges as Potential Curse-Breaker Ahead of Oscars Showdown
The enduring 'Kardashian curse' theory, which suggests that romantic involvement with any member of the famous family brings misfortune to male partners, has become deeply embedded in popular culture. When Timothée Chalamet, boyfriend to Kylie Jenner, failed to secure an Oscar win in 2025 despite his nomination, many fans immediately attributed the loss to this long-standing superstition.
Award Season Dominance Challenges Superstition
This year, however, the narrative appears to be shifting dramatically. Chalamet has been collecting prestigious awards throughout the current season for his leading role in Marty Supreme, establishing himself as a formidable contender. The recent confirmation that he will compete directly against Leonardo DiCaprio in the coveted Best Actor category at the upcoming Oscars has intensified speculation about whether he might finally break the so-called curse.
Kylie Jenner herself addressed the theory during an earlier episode of their reality television series, stating: 'The Kardashian curse is every male figure that comes and dates a Kardashian. Their life kind of just goes downhill after that.' Yet with Chalamet currently holding winning odds of 1-5, the possibility of dispelling this myth seems increasingly plausible.
Previous Partners and Alleged Misfortunes
The theory gained traction following numerous high-profile relationships within the family that ended amid controversy or personal struggles for the male partners:
- Travis Scott, Kylie's former partner and father of her two children, faced immense scrutiny following the tragic Astroworld Festival incident in 2021, though there was no direct connection to their relationship.
- Kanye West, Kim Kardashian's ex-husband, experienced significant mental health challenges during their marriage and subsequent public controversies that impacted his career and reputation.
- Pete Davidson underwent trauma therapy following his relationship with Kim, with sources suggesting he felt affected by what he perceived as the family's curse.
- Kris Humphries saw his basketball career overshadowed by his brief marriage to Kim, facing public criticism that affected his professional standing.
- Reggie Bush experienced a decline in his football career momentum following his split from Kim after three years together.
- Ray J became primarily known for his involvement in Kim's sex tape rather than his musical achievements.
- Lamar Odom and Tristan Thompson, both partners of Khloe Kardashian, faced personal and professional difficulties during their relationships.
- Scott Disick struggled with addiction issues throughout his on-again, off-again relationship with Kourtney Kardashian.
- Devin Booker faced criticism over his basketball performance during his relationship with Kendall Jenner.
Family Pushback Against the Narrative
The Kardashian-Jenner family has consistently challenged this narrative. Kim Kardashian recently expressed frustration with the concept, arguing: 'I think it's really unfair to say that women are the problem when it comes to issues that our exes might be dealing with... There's such a fixation on what happened to the men as if there's no accountability on their part.'
Kylie Jenner has suggested that the issue may stem from the intense celebrity status surrounding the family rather than any supernatural misfortune, noting: 'That's exactly what it is. They come and can't handle it.'
Chalamet's Current Position and Historical Context
Timothée Chalamet received his first Oscar nomination in 2018 for Call Me By Your Name but lost to Gary Oldman. His 2025 nomination for portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown also ended without victory, with some fans at the time suggesting Kylie's presence contributed to the loss through the alleged curse.
This awards season has presented a different story. The couple have been inseparable throughout various ceremonies, sharing public displays of affection and making their relationship Instagram official following Chalamet's Golden Globe win. His declaration of love for Kylie during the Critics Choice awards further solidified their public partnership.
With numerous accolades already secured and strong favouritism for the upcoming Oscars, Chalamet stands at the threshold of potentially rewriting this long-standing narrative. A victory in March would not only represent a personal career milestone but could fundamentally challenge the persistence of the Kardashian curse theory in popular discourse.
