Timothée Chalamet Proclaims Love For “Partner” Kylie Jenner At Critics Choice Awards Speech

Timothée Chalamet turned one of the season’s biggest Hollywood nights into an equally headline-grabbing personal one Monday, publicly declaring his love for girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his Best Actor acceptance speech at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica. The moment marked a striking shift for a couple that has long kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight.

Chalamet, 30, was honored with the Best Actor trophy for his role in Marty Supreme — the Josh Safdie-directed autobiographical ping-pong drama that has generated awards buzz all season — but it was his heartfelt acknowledgement of Jenner that stole social feeds. As cameras landed on her in the audience, Chalamet 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.” The Kylie Cosmetics founder smiled and mouthed back, “I love you, too.” The couple also shared a kiss moments earlier when his win was announced.

The remark confirms the relationship timeline many fans had pieced together over the past three years, with Chalamet and Jenner first linked in early 2023 after crossing paths at Paris Fashion Week and maintaining a relatively low-key but consistent public presence since. Despite intense media curiosity and periodic breakup rumors, the pair have attended high-profile events together — including the Palm Springs International Film Festival the night before — and Jenner has been a visible supporter throughout Chalamet’s awards season run.

The acknowledgment represents one of the rare times Chalamet, whose acting credits include Call Me by Your Name and Dune, has openly spoken about his personal life on the awards circuit. The actor has typically steered interviews toward his craft, making this declaration especially notable for fans and industry observers alike.