Inside Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes Tension

One week can change everything in Hollywood. Just a few days later Timothée Chalamet publicly showered Kylie Jenner Affectionately on the awards stage, the couple found themselves at the center of an uncomfortable moment at the Golden Globes that quickly gained attention online.

From skipped red carpet appearances to a seemingly tense exchange once the cameras weren’t entirely focused on them, the evening raised new questions about how solid things were between the two famously private couples.

At the Critics Choice Awards last Sunday, Chalamet left little room for doubt about his feelings for Kylie Jenner.

While accepting the Best Actor award, he openly said, “Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for your foundation, I love you. I couldn’t do this without you.”

Jenner seemed visibly emotional as she looked out into the audience, with many fans praising the rare public acknowledgment of their relationship.

Fast forward a week later to the Golden Globes, and the tone has noticeably changed.

The 30-year-old actor found himself on stage again, this time accepting best actor honors for “Marty Supreme.”

Instead of a heartfelt moment, he seemed rushed, quickly concluding his speech with: “To my parents and my partner, I love you. Thank you very much.”

The contrast did not go unnoticed, especially given the public enthusiasm he had shown a few days earlier.

Adding to speculation, Timothée Chalamet arrived solo on the Golden Globes red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Kylie Jenner, known for her glamorous awards season appearances, was nowhere near him.

Instead, she later shared photos on Instagram showing a stunning gold sequin dress.

The socialite teamed the look with a sleek ponytail, soft makeup and gold accessories.

Although she was absent on the red carpet, the post confirmed that she had dressed for the night.

To some fans, these separate arrivals seemed unusual for a couple who had previously made coordinated red carpet appearances.

While neither has publicly addressed the decision, their absence has fueled curiosity about what’s been going on behind the scenes, especially since their relationship has been tightly controlled and private since it became public.

Once inside the room, the couple reunited at their table, but the reunion seemed anything but smooth.

Footage captured captured a moment that appeared tense despite their attempts to smile.

According to reader Nicola Hickling, who spoke to the Daily Mail, the interaction suggested a calm but lively exchange.

Hickling claims Chalamet leaned toward Jenner and said, “You must hate me.”

The 28-year-old, still smiling, reportedly replied “Yes” before asking: “Were you worried?” Jenner then reportedly responded, “That was a bold yes.”

As Chalamet sat down and commented, “You look disturbed,” Hickling said, Jenner told him, “Not here. You’re boring.”

Despite the awkward moment, the evening itself was a major professional victory for Timothée Chalamet.

His performance in “Marty Supreme” continues to garner critical praise, and his Golden Globes win confirmed his momentum this awards season.

On stage, the “Dune” star focused his gratitude squarely on director Josh Safdie, telling him: “Thank you for this role. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for this portrait, for your spirit, for your vision of the world.”

The 2026 Golden Globes marked the third time Kylie Jenner and Chalamet attended the ceremony as a couple.

Since they were first linked in early 2023, after being spotted together at Paris Fashion Week, they have shared public moments ranging from Beyoncé concerts to red carpet outfits to coordinated looks, including matching orange leather outfits at the “Marty Supreme” premiere in December 2025.