Timothée Chalamet Marty Supreme Press Tour Controversy: Why Chelsea Handler Says 'Leo Wouldn't Do That'

Is Timothée Chalamet taking himself too seriously? The 30-year-old actor is facing a wave of criticism for his unconventional and some say 'entitled' promotion of his latest film, Marty Supreme. Comedian Chelsea Handler hasn't held back, suggesting that true movie stars like Leonardo DiCaprio would never brag the way he does.

Timothée Chalamet Marty Supreme Press Tour Controversy: The Stunts and Quotes

According to Entertainment Weekly, the backlash intensified after Chalamet's appearance on several high-profile platforms. Handler, speaking on the 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast, agreed that the actor seems overly focused on winning and being acknowledged. "It’s hard to hear someone talk about how great they are at acting," she remarked, noting that while he's talented, his tone is off-putting.

The DiCaprio Standard vs. The New Hollywood Hustle

The debate has sparked a comparison between Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Podcast host Amanda Hirsch called DiCaprio her "gold star," noting that he maintained professional humility even when he was snubbed for years before winning for The Revenant. Handler concurred, stating that Chalamet's vocal self-appraisal is a new—and not necessarily welcome—trend among leading men.

Chalamet, however, defends his approach. He told IndieWire that his high-energy press tour is "in the spirit of Marty," the character he plays in the Josh Safdie directed film. He believes that in an era of sequels, an original movie about the pursuit of a dream deserves this level of "leaving it on the field."