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Timothée Chalamet won the 2026 Critics Choice Award for Best Actor
The actor, 30, gave a rare shout-out to girlfriend Kylie Jenner, 28, during his acceptance speech
His fellow nominees included Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura
Timothée Chalamettook home the award for Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards — and he gave a rare shout-out to partnerKylie Jennerduring his acceptance speech.
Chalamet, 30, who won for his role in the filmMarty Supreme, began his speech by thanking his fellow nominees, his team and the film's director, Josh Safdie.
"And lastly, I'll just say, thank you to my partner of three years," he said to Jenner from the 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," he concluded while motioning to Jenner, 28, who could be seen mouthing "I love you, too" from the audience.
The pair also shared a sweet kiss when Chalamet's name was announced as the winner.
Chalamet's fellow nominees includedLeonardo DiCaprio,Joel Edgerton,Ethan Hawke,Michael B. Jordanand Wagner Moura.
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In the film, Chalamet plays a professional table tennis player who dreams of winning the 1952 world championship.
The actor took part in a number of large-scale promotional strategies for the film, which he said was inspired by the spirit of his character.
"It's a movie about the pursuit of a dream," Chalamet toldIndieWire. "I'm leaving it on the field. Whether it's the merch or the Zoom or the media appearances, I'm trying to get this out in the biggest way possible. In the spirit of Marty Mauser."
This was the actor's fourth Critics Choice nomination. He was previously nominated for Best Actor forA Complete Unknownin 2025, Best Supporting Actor forBeautiful Boyin 2019 and Best Actor forCall Me By Your Namein 2018.
See PEOPLE's full coverage of the 31th annualCritics Choice Awardsas they're broadcasting live on E! and USA Network at 7 p.m. ET from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The show will also be available to stream the following day on Peacock.
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