Timothée Chalamet has sparked plenty of conversation with his recent award speeches, especially throughout 2025’s awards season. At the SAG Awards that year, he received the prize for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role, while Adrien Brody, star of The Brutalist, earned most of the other accolades. When Chalamet accepted his award for A Complete Unknown, his passionate declaration of ambition—
“The truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats”
—met with mixed reactions from many industry veterans in the audience, who perceived it as overconfidence.
Shifting Dynamics in Chalamet’s Award Season Acknowledgments
This year has seen a noticeable change in the tone and content of Chalamet’s speeches. His competition at major awards includes Leo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another. When he received the Critics Choice Award for Marty Supreme last month, Chalamet delivered the longest speech of the night, filled with effusive thanks. Notably, he expressed gratitude to his partner of three years, marking the first time he publicly acknowledged Kylie Jenner, with whom he has reportedly been living for a year:
“Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I couldn’t do this without you.”
This moment caught significant public and media attention, largely due to Kylie’s previously unmentioned presence in his life.
More Reserved Speeches and Continued Public Recognition of Kylie Jenner
At the Golden Globes held a week after the Critics Choice Awards, Chalamet’s speech style appeared more polished and succinct, signaling a possible attempt to sidestep prior criticism of his public persona. Despite this, he once again acknowledged Kylie in a subtler manner:
“And to my parents, my partner, I love you.”
This mention further highlighted Kylie, who garnered additional camera focus while wearing a striking strapless Ashi couture dress, creating buzz beyond the speech itself.
Kylie Jenner’s Status in Award Season Social Circles
The sudden prominence Kylie Jenner has received in Timothée Chalamet’s speeches is tied to her complicated social standing among A-list celebrities. According to multiple sources close to the couple, Kylie felt isolated during awards events, as many top-tier stars avoided being photographed or associating with her. Chalamet’s public mentions can be seen as an attempt to publicly validate their relationship and support her amid this social challenge.
Looking Ahead: What to Expect in Upcoming Awards
All eyes are on the Oscars to see if this newfound recognition of Kylie continues or evolves. Speculation suggests Chalamet might adopt a more serious and composed demeanor—one befitting an actor with Oscar ambitions—during his future appearances. Yet his unique fashion sense remains unmistakable; recently in New York’s snowy conditions, he was spotted wearing eye-catching Ugg boots decorated with flame motifs, an ensemble Vogue enthusiastically described as “fire!”
As the awards season progresses, Timothée Chalamet’s blend of personal acknowledgments and bold style choices will likely keep the public and industry watchers captivated, while fans await his next move both on and off the stage.
