Timothée Chalamet, 30, declared his love for Kylie Jenner, 28, referring to her as "my partner of three years," during his acceptance speech at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on January 4. The actor took home the Best Actor award for his role in Marty Supreme. The 31st Critics Choice Awards took place at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar and was broadcast live on E! and USA Network, with Chelsea Handler hosting the ceremony.
Chalamet began his acceptance speech by thanking his fellow nominees, his team, and the film's director, Josh Safdie. He then turned his attention to Jenner, who was in the audience, and said, "And lastly, I'll just say, thank you to my partner of three years,". He continued, "Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," while motioning towards Jenner. Jenner was seen mouthing "I love you, too" in response. The couple also shared a kiss when Chalamet's name was announced as the winner.
The relationship between Chalamet and Jenner has been a subject of public interest since rumors began in April 2023. They were first seen together in January 2023 at Paris Fashion Week. The couple's relationship went public in September 2023, when they were spotted kissing at Beyoncé's Renaissance tour in Los Angeles. They made their first official public appearance later that month at the US Open.
Despite some initial skepticism from fans, Chalamet and Jenner have proven their relationship is enduring. A source reported in December 2023 that Jenner was officially calling Chalamet her boyfriend and that she is "incredibly happy". The source added, "He is very supportive of her career and she of his. They both try to attend important events for each other".
Before dating Jenner, Chalamet had been linked to Eiza González, Lily-Rose Depp, and Lourdes Leon. Jenner was previously in an on-again-off-again relationship with Travis Scott, with whom she shares two children, Stormi and Aire.
Chalamet beat out Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura for the Best Actor award. Other notable winners at the Critics Choice Awards included Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another for Best Picture and Best Director, Jacob Elordi for Best Supporting Actor in Frankenstein, and Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons. On the television side, The Pitt (HBO) won Best Drama Series and The Studio (Apple TV+) claimed Best Comedy Series.
Chalamet's win at the Critics Choice Awards, along with Jessie Buckley's Best Actress win for Hamnet, has positioned them as serious contenders for the upcoming Oscars.
