Golden Globe Awards 2026: Timothée Chalamet strikes gold and beats Leonardo DiCaprio; 'Marty Supreme' wins big ahead of India release

Timothée Chalamet has won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme, emerging victorious in a fiercely competitive category, beating acclaimed contenders including Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, and Ethan Hawke, among other celebrated names from global cinema. The win marks a major milestone in Chalamet’s career and further amplifies the film’s awards-season momentum ahead of its India release.

The Golden Globe win reinforces Marty Supreme’s standing as one of the most audacious and talked-about performances of the year, spotlighting Chalamet’s fearless transformation into a character driven by obsession and hunger for greatness. The recognition places the film firmly in the global awards conversation, building strong anticipation for its theatrical debut in India and positioning it as a defining cinematic moment ahead of its release.

Reacting to the win, Timothée said, “I would’ve been stunned, but I’ve been very grateful. My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up. Always be grateful for what you have. It’s allowed me to leave this ceremony in the past empty-handed, my head held high, grateful just to be here. I’d be lying if I didn’t say those moments didn’t make this moment that much sweeter. For my parents and my partner, I love you, thank you so much .”

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Directed by Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme is inspired by the real-life story of Marty Reisman, a 1950s New York table tennis hustler whose relentless pursuit of greatness turns obsession into a high-stakes journey of ambition, risk, and survival. Set against the gritty backdrop of downtown New York, the film blends sport, crime, and thriller elements with Safdie’s signature kinetic storytelling.

Speaking about the film and his connection to the director, Timothée added, “To Josh Safdie, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this role, thank you for believing in me. Thank you for this portrait of your mind, for your worldview. To Ronald Bronstein, who co-wrote this script with Josh. To the amazing cast, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator, Kevin O’Leary, Fran Drescher, Odessa A’zion, if you told me when I was 19 years old that I’d be thanking Mr Wonderful from Shark Tank.”

With its unconventional sporting arena, raw energy, and now a Golden Globe–winning lead performance, Marty Supreme has firmly positioned itself as one of the most anticipated theatrical releases of the season.

Catch Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme, releasing in theatres across India on 23rd January.

WATCH the trailer below: