Timothée Chalamet Kylie Jenner Critics Choice 2026 Speech Sparks 'PR Stunt' Theories

Best Actor winner or Best PR Performance? That's the question echoing across social media after Timothée Chalamet used his big moment at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards to publicly declare his love for Kylie Jenner. While the January 4 ceremony marked a career milestone for Chalamet, his choice of words has left fans divided over the authenticity of their high-profile romance.

Timothée Chalamet Kylie Jenner Critics Choice 2026: A 'Partner' Without a Name

According to reports, the couple skipped the red carpet and arrived one hour late to the ceremony. When Chalamet was announced as Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme—beating icons like Leonardo DiCaprio—he shared a brief kiss with Jenner before heading to the stage. It was his first Critics Choice win after four nominations, but the trophy wasn't the only talking point.

During his speech, he thanked his "partner of three years," stating, "I love you. I couldn’t do this without you." However, eagle-eyed netizens noticed he never actually mentioned Kylie Jenner by name. This omission sparked wild theories on Reddit, with users labeling the relationship a "transactional situationship" designed for maximum publicity. Some skeptics even went as far as suggesting the win was "bought" to bolster their joint image.

From Instagram Official to Award Show PDA

The public declaration came just hours after the pair subtly went Instagram official. Chalamet had liked Jenner’s post from the Palm Springs International Film Festival and replied with a string of 13 orange hearts. While some fans see this as a sign of their relationship deepening after three years, others view the timing as too perfect. Photos of fellow celebrities looking "shocked" in the background during their PDA moment have only added fuel to the fire, suggesting that even Hollywood insiders might find the display a bit staged.