Timothée Chalamet wins first Critics Choice Award and people point out major thing in Kylie Jenner mention

After claiming the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor, Timothée Chalamet had a special mention for his partner, Kylie Jenner.

The Wonka actor claimed his first ever Critics Choice Award for his starring role in the recently released Marty Supreme.

Loosely inspired by the table tennis pro Marty Reisman, the film landed in theaters on Christmas Day and sees Chalamet taking on a starring role, alongside Kevin O'Leary as Milton Rockwell, an entrepreneur who is married to Kay Stone (played by Gwyneth Paltrow).

Marty Supreme has been adored by fans and critics alike, with the movie being recognized at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards which took place on January 4.

Chalamet ultimately went on to claim Best Actor at the awards show, and spoke highly of Jenner during his acceptance speech.

Timothée Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner during his Best Actor speech at the Critics Choice Awards:

“Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you.”
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He said: "Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Many have taken to social media to point out Chalamet's relationship admission regarding how long he's been dating Jenner.

"Omg he will propose this year," one fan suggested, while a second added: "THREE WHOLE YEARS?!?!?!"

Chalamet and Jenner's relationship is perhaps one of the most talked about in Hollywood, with one family member having previously provided a rare insight into the notoriously private couple.

Speaking to Curbed about Jenner, Nicole Fender, Chalamet's mother, said: "I have to say she’s lovely. She’s very nice to me."

Chalamet and Jenner have become somewhat of a celebrity power couple in recent months having been seen in public on numerous occasions. There have been a few awkward moments however, including at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament last March when Jenner leant in for a kiss while the Wonka actor focused on the tennis.

Elsewhere in his acceptance speech at the Critics' Choice Awards, Chalamet went on to pay tribute to his fellow nominees, Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura, while also admitting he was 'more nervous than I thought I’d be'.

Thanking Josh Safdie, the director of Marty Supreme, Chalamet added: "You made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn’t preach to the audience about what’s right and wrong. I think we should all be telling stories like that.

"Thank you for this dream."