Timothée Chalamet at the 2026 Golden Globes: Body Language Expert Explains His Reaction
At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, Timothée Chalamet captivated audiences with his award momentum. And he issued a series of subtle, fascinating nonverbal cues that spoke volumes. From his moment onstage to accept, or react to, the evening’s biggest announcements to the way he interacted with fellow nominees and presenters, the Marty Supreme winner offered a rich tapestry of gestures and expressions. In this breakdown, a celebrity body language expert decoded what Chalamet’s body language communicated during Hollywood’s most glamorous night.
A body language expert broke down Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ win
At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, Timothée Chalamet reached a major career milestone, capturing the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy trophy for his dynamic performance in Marty Supreme. This makes the young actor a winner over Hollywood heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney. The win marked Chalamet’s first Golden Globe after several prior nominations, signaling both his growing range as a performer and his rising star power in awards season. Onstage at the Beverly Hilton, he balanced heartfelt gratitude with shout-outs to his collaborators, family, and partner, and light-hearted humor.
“Thank you, so much, from the bottom of my heart,” Chalamet says during his speech. “I’m in a category with many greats. This category is stacked. I look up to all of you, thank you.” The actor then goes on to thank Josh Safdie, A24, and the cast, including Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank fame.
Chalamet then added that in the past, he’s been grateful to attend the Golden Globes without taking home a win. “But, I’d be lying if I didn’t say those moments didn’t make this moment that much sweeter,” he continued.
Finally, Chalamet thanked his parents and his “partner,” Kylie Jenner.
“Before the winner is announced, Chalamet lowers his head in humility,” celebrity body language expert Inbaal Honigman analyzed for Sportsbook Review. “He knows the competition is extraordinary. He wants to win, but he can fully accept losing to icons.”
“As he waits for the name to be called, his face drains. He doesn’t know how to feel in those seconds.”
“When his name is announced, he exhales deeply,” she continued. “His first word on stage is also an exhalation — deep sighs of gratitude and overwhelm.”
Honigman notes that Chalamet’s “emotion overtakes him” at times, making it difficult for him to speak. As for Jenner, “she briefly glances to the side” when he mentions how he loves her while on stage, “as if checking everyone heard it, making sure the audience knows.”
Kylie Jenner appears to ‘look down protectively’ at her famous boyfriend
Celebrity body language expert commented on a key moment between Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet during the ceremony.
“A quick shot of Chalamet kissing Jenner reveals who’s in charge in this relationship,” she noted.
“Kylie sits straight-backed and strong. She gazes down at Timothée, who’s slouching slightly, looking up at her.”
“He then rises towards Kylie’s face, reaching up again to kiss her once and then again. This indicates he places her above him.
Honigman then called Jenner “the muse, the inspiration,” for Chalamet. “Chalamet is thankful for Kylie, and thankful to Kylie.”
Timothée Chalamet publicly stated that he loved ‘The Kardashians’ star in early January 2026
The turning point in Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s typically low-key romance came at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The usually private actor stepped onto the stage and openly acknowledged his partner in front of Hollywood and the world. After accepting the Best Actor trophy for Marty Supreme, Chalamet paused to thank “my partner of three years,” before adding with heartfelt warmth, “I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.”
The cameras immediately cut to Jenner in the audience, her expression glowing as she mouthed the words back to him, turning a milestone awards moment into a deeply personal public declaration of love.
