Timothee Chalamet attended the 2026 Actor Award, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Award, hoping to win the top honor. However, Michael B. Jordan ultimately took home the prize for his dual role in Sinners. With the Oscars approaching in two weeks, for which both actors are expected to contend, a body language expert shared her perspective on Chalamet’s reaction when his name was not announced.
Body language expert weighs in on Timothee Chalamet’s reaction at Actor Awards
Timothee Chalamet delivered what many considered one of his strongest performances in Marty Supreme. This positioned him as a leading contender for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the Actor Awards. However, Michael B. Jordan won the award for his dual performance in Sinners.
A body language expert spoke to Radar. online. They offered insight into Chalamet’s reaction to the outcome and how he appeared to process the moment.
“When the nominees are called, the Marty Supreme actor is optimistic. He smiles brightly with no discomfort or nerves, and then he nods confidently towards the camera. His nod is one of good-natured gratitude, as if he’s thanking the audience for loving the movie, or as if he is already thanking the community for voting for him,” body language expert Inbaal Honigman explained.
“He feels confident and excited, expecting to hear his name,” she added.
When Jordan’s name was announced, Honigman stated that Chalamet’s anticipation shifted. “When his name is not announced, Timothée is seen applauding and loudly cheering for the winner, happy to celebrate the winning actor, while hiding his quiet devastation, which becomes apparent later on,” she said. “During Jordan’s speech, Chalamet is clapping enthusiastically, but his eyes are lowered. The facial expression reveals that he’s disappointed. Those lowered eyes are effectively using his eyelids as protection, taking a moment to process the emotions.”
The body language expert further added, “Not long after, when Timothée is seen applauding Sinners winning best cast, he appears even more reserved than before, his smile fades, and his applause slows down.”wn.”
