Timothée Chalamet’s first Golden Globe win came with a classic awards-season mix of humor, gratitude, and one quiet personal moment that immediately grabbed attention.
When he accepted Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, he closed out his remarks by thanking his parents and his “partner,” then added a simple “I love you,” as the broadcast cut to Kylie Jenner in the audience.
What Chalamet Said About Kylie Jenner on Stage
The shoutout itself was brief but unmistakable. According to Entertainment Weekly’s recap of the speech, Chalamet said: “For my parents, for my partner: I love you.” Vanity Fair similarly reported that he referenced Jenner as his “partner” and said “I love you.”
That wording matters because he did not turn it into a long relationship statement. It was a quick acknowledgement, positioned alongside his thanks to his parents, delivered in the most straightforward way possible.
Why the “Partner” Wording Became the Headline
People tend to fixate on the word “partner” because it signals seriousness without being showy. It is also a term that avoids labels like “girlfriend” or “boyfriend,” which can sound casual, especially in a high-profile awards setting.
Coverage across major entertainment outlets leaned into that phrasing because it was both public and restrained: a real nod to the person sitting in the room, but not a speech that pivots away from the work.
The Speech Was Emotional for a Reason: This Was His First Globe Win
Chalamet has been a repeat nominee, so the win landed as a genuine milestone. Reuters’ winners recap lists him as the comedy or musical film acting winner for Marty Supreme at the 83rd Golden Globes. Entertainment Weekly noted that he addressed the fact he had lost at the Globes multiple times before, and he tied the moment to gratitude he learned growing up.
That context helps explain why a small personal line at the end hit harder. It read like a real “I made it” moment, not a perfectly polished victory lap.
He Balanced Gratitude With a Bit of Weird, Specific Humor
Chalamet also worked in an unusual thank you that became part of the night’s chatter: he thanked “Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank,” referencing Kevin O’Leary, who is associated with that nickname. Entertainment Weekly described it as a playful shoutout tied to the Marty Supreme world, and it got a laugh in the room.
The tone shift is part of what made the Jenner line feel natural. The speech moved from jokes to sincere reflection, then ended on a personal note without feeling staged.
What He Won For, and the Category He Beat
Chalamet won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme. People’s recap also lists the category and notes that he beat a strong group of nominees, including names like George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Even if you do not care about awards politics, that nominee list matters because it frames the win as competitive, not a default outcome.
How Kylie Jenner Reacted in the Room
Outlets consistently reported that the camera cut to Jenner as he spoke. Vanity Fair described her reacting positively at the table after the shoutout. People also reported that Jenner was in the room, and their coverage described the moment as a warm exchange connected to his speech.
If you are writing this up for publication, keep it tight: what happened on camera, what he said, and what reputable outlets reported. Do not invent extra body language, and do not turn it into “relationship analysis.”
Conclusion
Chalamet’s Jenner mention landed because it was small and human. He did not name-drop her as a headline stunt. He used “partner,” said “I love you,” and kept moving, at the exact moment his career hit a major awards milestone.
