Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s romance hits rough patch after Oscars 2026 loss — what happened?

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s relationship is reportedly experiencing strain after the actor’s disappointment at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Chalamet, who was regarded as an early favorite for Best Actor in a Leading Role, ultimately lost the award to Michael B. Jordan for his performance in Sinners, where he featured the dual characters of brothers Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore. Chalamet had been nominated for his role in Marty Supreme.


In the period surrounding the awards, the actor also faced criticism over remarks regarding ballet and opera, which fueled further attention to his public status during awards season.

“Kardashian Effect” Allegations Surface

According to entertainment reporting, speculation has surfaced concerning whether Jenner’s high-profile presence caused an impact in perceptions of Chalamet in the awards race.

Currently, “Timothée thinks the Kylie relationship hurt his image with older voters,” a source told journalist Rob Shuter for a March 17 post on his Naughty But Nice Substack.

“He believes the Kardashian circus cost him the Oscar,” the source stated.

Another insider claimed Chalamet seemed to be visibly uneasy during the event. In a clip received by E! News from inside the ceremony, some viewers cited that the Wonka star appeared to be “uncomfortable” while sitting beside Jenner, which includes moments where he held her hand and seemed to be restless.

Jenner Responds Through Her Circle

While rumors emerged regarding the impact of their connection on his awards result, Jenner allegedly disagreed with that narrative. As per Shuter’s source, she is “telling friends the loss had nothing to do with her.”

Despite speculation, both have remained to dismiss directly addressing the claims publicly.

“Bruised Ego” and Private Reactions

The aftermath of the Oscars loss has also sparked claims regarding Chalamet’s emotional reaction.

“Timmy’s ego is bruised,” a source told Shuter. “And right now he’s looking for someone to blame.”

The duo, who are generally private about their connection, have still featured moments of public support for each other throughout awards season. Chalamet earlier thanked Jenner in an acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards for Marty Supreme.

“Lastly, I’ll just say thank you to my partner of three years,” he stated at the time. “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

FAQs:

Q1. Why are Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in the news?
They are being discussed due to reports about tension in their relationship. This comes after the 2026 Oscars season.

Q2. Did Timothée Chalamet win an Oscar in 2026?
No, he did not win the Best Actor award. The award went to Michael B. Jordan.