Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet officially turned the 2026 Oscars into the ultimate date night. While Chalamet walked the initial red carpet solo, the pair was inseparable at the Vanity Fair afterparty on 15th March. The 30-year-old Best Actor nominee wasn't shy about showing his affection, leaning in to kiss Jenner's cheek and keeping a hand on her waist as the cameras flashed.
Kylie Jenner looked stunning in a custom black sequin Alexander McQueen gown featuring a dramatic feathered train. Chalamet complemented her in an all-white suit, a sharp contrast to the Givenchy look he wore earlier in the evening. Witnesses caught sweet moments of the actor playing "Instagram boyfriend," carefully adjusting Jenner's long train and smiling as she posed for her solo shots.
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's Ceremony Looks
Inside the ceremony, the couple sat together while Jenner wore a different, striking ruby Schiaparelli gown paired with 200 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. By the afterparty, she had swapped the heavy jewels for a more understated black stone ring.
It was a big night for Chalamet, who was nominated for his performance in 'Marty Supreme.' Although he was a favourite, the Best Actor trophy ultimately went to Michael B. Jordan for his dual role in the horror film 'Sinners.' During his powerful acceptance speech, Jordan expressed his gratitude to director Ryan Coogler and his co-stars. He also took a moment to honour the legacy of Black Oscar winners who paved the way for him, noting that he felt humbled to stand among giants like Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington.
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Timothée Chalamet's high-profile appearance comes on the heels of some recent controversy. During a town hall event at the University of Texas, he sparked a debate in the arts world by suggesting that ballet and opera were struggling to stay relevant.
He mentioned that he didn't want to work in fields where people are simply trying to keep an art form alive when it feels like the general public has moved on, though he clarified that he still respected those dedicated to those crafts.
