Hollwood star Timothée Chalamet makes history ahead of Oscars 2026, becomes the youngest male actor to earn three acting nominations

In one of the biggest nods, Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet has been nominated for the Best Actor Award at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, creating a new Oscar record. Dubbed as among the favourites to win for his performance as table tennis protege Marty Mauser in ‘Marty Supreme’, the nomination has strongly set him up for his potential first-ever Oscar. At 30, Chalamet’s latest nod has made him the youngest male actor to earn three acting nominations, as per Variety.

His previous bids came with ‘Call Me by Your Name’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’. For this year’s Oscar race, Chalamet has been nominated alongside the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B Jordan (Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent). Besides the best actor nod, Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ also picked up nominations for Best Picture, Best Casting, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Cinematography.

The film’s nominations arrived on the heels of its big win at the Golden Globe Awards, where Timothee Chalamet picked up the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy award, becoming the youngest winner in the category. Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, follows the journey of a fictional character, Marty Mauser, who works hard to realise his dream of becoming a table tennis champion. If Chalamet wins, he will become the second youngest winner in Best Actor history behind Adrien Brody, who was 29 when he won for ‘The Pianist’.

When Timothee Chalamet struck gold at Golden Globes 2026

Chalamet 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 marked a major milestone in his career.

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.

What the actor said

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 .”

With added inputs from agencies