Timothée Chalamet, accompanied by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, attended the 2026 Oscars with high hopes. Chalamet was in the running for Best Actor for his standout role in the sports drama “Marty Supreme.” But the night didn't go as planned. As Michael B. Jordan snatched the award for “Sinners,” Timothée found himself the target of repeated digs over his controversial remarks about ballet and opera.
The backlash began with Timothée's previous interview with Matthew McConaughey, where his dismissive comments about ballet and opera sparked widespread criticism. Even at the Oscars podium, the jabs were relentless. Host Conan O’Brien joked about the "tight security" due to supposed threats from the arts communities. Additionally, Alexandre Singh, who took home an award for Best Live Action Short Film, seized the moment to emphasize the transformative power of the arts.
“We believe art can change people’s souls," Singh declared. "Through theatre and ballet — and cinema.”
The most impactful moment of the night, however, wasn't just verbal. Reports reveal that Kylie and Timothée left their seats during the show, replaced by seat fillers for an entire hour. "He had enough of being the butt of the jokes," an anonymous source shared. The couple made their return just before the Best Actress and Best Actor categories were announced, attempting to shake off the evening’s earlier tension.
The Oscars 2026 will surely be remembered not only for its glitz and glamour but also for the pointed barbs and unexpected exits that kept the world talking.