Golden Globes 2026: Timothee Chalamet beats Leonardo DiCaprio, becomes youngest Best Actor winner. How did girlfriend Kylie Jenner react to it?

The Golden Globes 2026 saw a historic moment for Hollywood’s youngest leading men. Timothée Chalamet, widely acclaimed for his performance in Marty Supreme, took home the Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award. The ceremony, filled with glamour and anticipation, also caught the heartfelt reaction of Chalamet’s partner, Kylie Jenner, as the young actor celebrated another major milestone.

Timothee Chalamet wins his first Golden Globe

The award was presented by Jennifer Lopez, who handed the trophy to Chalamet amidst cheers from the audience. In his acceptance speech, the actor expressed deep gratitude to those who supported him on his journey. “This category is stacked. I look up to all of you, thank you,” he told his fellow nominees.




He went on to thank director Josh Safdie for trusting him with the role, as well as his castmates, the studio A24, and his family. Chalamet also took a personal moment to address Kylie Jenner, saying, “For my parents, for my partner, I love you so much.”

How did Kylie Jenner react to this huge win?

Cameras captured Kylie Jenner’s reaction in the audience, where she was seen screaming, “I’m so happy,”. This wasn’t the first time Chalamet publicly acknowledged Kylie during an awards moment. Just a week prior, at the Critics Choice Awards, he thanked her during his speech, saying, “Thank you to my partner for three years… I love you. I couldn’t do this without you,” to which Kylie responded with a heartfelt “I love you.”



Chalamet’s Golden Globes win comes after a series of big nominations. This was his fifth Golden Globe nomination, having previously been recognised for performances in Call Me by Your Name, Beautiful Boy, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown.

This win also made him the youngest actor ever to claim the Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy trophy, surpassing seasoned stars like Leonardo DiCaprio. Other nominees in the category included George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-Hun (No Other Choice), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia), making the competition particularly intense.

Chalamet used his speech not only to express gratitude but also to acknowledge the talent of his fellow actors and the creative vision of his director

With this Golden Globe win, Timothee Chalamet continues a streak of critical acclaim and recognition. As audiences look forward to his future projects, including highly anticipated roles, Chalamet’s Golden Globes victory marks a milestone in what promises to be a remarkable career.