Against all odds and Internet rumors, Timothée Chalamet not only dodged the Kardashian curse but seemed to have broken the Internet and the cycle.
Fresh off his first win at the Critics Choice Awards, the American-French heartthrob earned his first Golden Globe award after five nominations with his lady love Kylie Jenner by his side during both major wins, leaving the media’s sensational narrative in the dust.
On Sunday night, January 11, the 30-year-old won his first Golden Globe for his lead role in the sports comedy-drama. marty supreme.
He took home the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, eclipsing highly competitive nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio (One battle after another) and George Clooney (Jay Kelly).
In addition to thanking his cast, crew and fellow nominees, the Dune The star gave a sweet shout out to his parents and girlfriend of almost three years, saying: “to my parents, to my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.”
Following the special mention, cameras quickly focused on a visibly moved Kylie, who was seen smiling, clapping and hugging Chalamet. marty supreme co-star Odessa A’zion.
Interestingly, this was the two-time Oscar nominee’s second major public acknowledgment of their relationship in a week.
At the Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 4, he gave a more detailed tribute, thanking his “partner of three years” for his “foundation.”
Chalamet publicly and lovingly addressing Kylie as his “partner” in his acceptance speeches effectively countered the negative claims surrounding their relationship.
Furthermore, some people even went so far as to claim that call me by your name The actor was a victim of the Kardashian curse, an online theory that men who date members of the Kardashian-Jenner family experience a decline in their personal or professional lives.
He was dragged into the narrative in the wake of his 2025 Oscar loss for A complete stranger.
Despite being a favorite after winning a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award, Chalamet lost the Best Actor Oscar to Adrien Brody (The brutalist) was a big surprise for his followers.
Fans pointed to the Khy founder’s presence at the ceremony as the “curse” that caused the unrest.
The Kardashian curse rumors gained a lot of traction because Chalamet’s only big win in the 2025 season occurred when Kylie was absent.
Did Kylie really bring bad luck? Tracking Chalamet’s prize losses
Chalamet has lost four major singles awards with Kylie in his presence since they began dating in early 2023.
Golden Globes 2024: Nominated for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Wonka); lost to Paul Giamatti.
Golden Globes 2025: Nominated for Best Actor – Drama (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
BAFTA 2025: Nominated for Best Actor (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
2025 Academy Awards (Oscar): Nominated for Best Actor (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
The turning point
However, now the Grammy winner has largely dispelled the “curse” narrative by winning two major awards for marty supreme with Kylie by her side
It seems that Chalamet went the extra mile to defend himself against rumors about the Kardashian curse, upsetting the kardashian star.
By working harder than ever, he achieved an impressive performance in marty supremewinning his first Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe awards, finally bringing him one step closer to a major Oscar win after two snubs.
Notably, after his recent wins, prediction markets and critics now consider Chalamet a front-runner for the Best Actor Oscar at the upcoming Academy Awards in March 2026.
The Kardashian curse in detail
The “Kardashian Curse” is a popular media theory and Internet urban legend that suggests that men who become romantically involved with members of the Kardashian-Jenner family go through a period of decline in their personal or professional lives.
Alleged victims of the “curse”
Lamar Odom
Khloé Kardashian’s ex-husband’s NBA career declined, followed by public struggles with substance abuse that culminated in a near-fatal overdose in 2015.
Kanye West
Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband experienced public mental health issues and a series of controversies and public outbursts that led to a decline in his reputation and business partnerships after their divorce.
Kris Humphries
Following his 72-day marriage to Kim, his NBA career was deemed to have never fully recovered and he faced incessant public scrutiny and stadium boos.
Scott Disick
Throughout his long on-and-off relationship with Kourtney, he publicly struggled with alcoholism and frequently appeared on the family’s reality shows for his erratic behavior and partying.
Tristan Thompson and James Harden
Both NBA players experienced a decline in performance or public image issues after dating Khloé.
While the Kardashian-Jenner family has largely dismissed the theory as a misogynistic and “offensive” narrative, Kylie explained, “They come and they can’t take it… I was made for this level of celebrity, other men weren’t.”
