Awards season always comes with drama. This year, it didn’t wait until after-parties. According to RealityTea, Timothée Chalamet is privately blaming what he calls the “Kardashian circus” for his latest Oscar loss, citing the intense spotlight on his relationship with Kylie Jenner and her family.
Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for Marty Supreme, was considered a strong contender heading into the night, especially after finally landing a Golden Globe win earlier this season. Instead, the award went to Michael B. Jordan, leaving Chalamet still chasing his first Oscar.
Sources claim tensions between Chalamet and Jenner were noticeable throughout the ceremony, with one insider saying he believes the high-profile relationship may have hurt his standing with more traditional Academy voters.
Jenner, however, isn’t having it.
“She’s telling friends the loss had nothing to do with her,” a source said, adding that she’s reportedly frustrated by the suggestion that her presence or her family’s fame played any role in the outcome.
The moment adds fuel to ongoing rumors about strain in the couple’s relationship, which is approaching the three-year mark. Reports dating back months have hinted at friction, including claims that the pairing has drawn more attention than either expected.
There may also be more at play than red carpet optics. Chalamet stirred controversy in the lead-up to the Oscars after comments suggesting ballet and opera felt culturally outdated — remarks that didn’t sit well in more traditional industry circles.
Meanwhile, Marty Supreme walked away empty-handed on the night.
Whether it was campaign strategy, voter sentiment, or just a tough year of competition, one thing is clear: in Hollywood, perception is part of the performance — and sometimes, it’s the toughest role to control.
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