On January 22, 2026, Timothée Chalamet earned his third Academy Award nomination for Best Actor due to his performance in Marty Supreme. This nomination, received at the age of 30, sets a new record as he becomes the youngest actor to receive three Best Actor nods since Marlon Brando in the 1950s.
Chalamet’s first Oscar nomination came in 2018 for Call Me by Your Name, followed by a second nomination in 2025 for A Complete Unknown. Although he has yet to win the Best Actor Oscar, his consistent recognition highlights his rising prominence in Hollywood.
Comparing Chalamet’s Achievement With Marlon Brando’s Legacy
Marlon Brando, a legendary figure in cinema, first received a Best Actor nomination for A Streetcar Named Desire in 1952 and amassed seven nominations in his career, including four consecutive years during the early 1950s. Brando did not secure a win until 1955 for On the Waterfront, after three nominations including Viva Zapata! and Julius Caesar.
At the time he received his third nomination, Brando was just shy of 30 years old, similarly marking a notable early career milestone like Chalamet’s recent achievement. Brando later won a second Oscar for The Godfather and earned further nominations for Sayonara, The Godfather, and Last Tango in Paris.
Other Leading Actors Nominated Alongside Chalamet
Joining Chalamet among the contenders for Best Actor this year are Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.), Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, and Wagner Moura in The Secret Agent. This competitive field reflects a diverse range of performances vying for the prestigious award.
Chalamet’s Recent Critic Acclaim and Personal Moment
Although the Oscar winner has yet to be announced, Timothée Chalamet recently received the Best Actor award at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. During his acceptance speech on January 4, he surprised many by publicly acknowledging his long-term partner.
“And lastly, I’ll just say thank you to my partner of three years,”
Chalamet expressed on stage.
“Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much.”
— Timothée Chalamet, Actor
Looking Ahead to the 98th Academy Awards Ceremony
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, where fans will discover whether Timothée Chalamet secures his first Oscar win for Marty Supreme.
