At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Timothée Chalamet didn’t just accept the Best Actor trophy for Marty Supreme; he orchestrated a major shift in his public narrative with his speech.
By calling Kylie Jenner his “foundation” and “partner of three years,” he effectively moved their relationship out of the shadows of speculation. This rare, emotionally charged public declaration has sent the internet into a frenzy, marking a new chapter for the industry’s most talked-about duo.
Timothée Chalamet’s nod to Kylie Jenner was to ‘shut down negative chatter,’ per source
According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, this heartfelt tribute was far from accidental. Sources close to the couple suggest the move was a strategic masterclass in reputation management. One insider noted that the speech was “well-crafted” and specifically designed to “shut down negative chatter” that had been swirling regarding the status of their romance.
For months, split rumors had plagued the couple, but Chalamet’s decision to use his career milestone to honor Kylie served as a definitive “hard launch” of their long-term commitment.
The source further explained that the couple wanted to move past the “mysterious” phase and establish themselves as a unified front. The Daily Mail highlights that by mentioning their three-year timeline, Chalamet was reclaiming the narrative from critics who doubted their longevity.
“They have had their problems, but they wanted the world to know that, as of today, they are okay,” the source shared. “They both knew that saying ‘I love you’ was going to go everywhere, she knew where the camera was, it was well-crafted.”
Chalamet and Jenner have reportedly been together since Apri 2023. The two have kept their relationship low-profile.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goel on RealityTea.
