Fact check: Was Timothée Chalamet kicked out of the 2026 Oscars for bringing an outside award?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Timothée Chalamet, who earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' was kicked out of the 98th Academy Awards for bringing an outside award into the ceremony. Let us analyse the origins of the claim and fact-check the viral rumor.
Claim: Timothée Chalamet kicked out of the Oscars
According to the claim, the 30-year-old actor was seen trying to put a Golden Globe statuette into his girlfriend Kylie Jenner’s clutch.
Security guards at the Dolby Theatre then approached him on the red carpet on Sunday evening. In response, the ‘Marty Supreme’ actor allegedly said, “Hey, wait, I promise I won’t take it out during the show.”
The rumor was amplified by various social media platforms, with many rejecting the claim as a joke, while a few others appeared to believe it.
Fact Check: The claim originated as a satire
The claim, however, is false, as the rumor originated from ‘The Onion, ’ a popular newspaper organization that publishes satirical articles.
There are no credible news reports about the actor being kicked out. A search on Google for the claim produced no relevant results, except for the Onion article.
If the claim was true, it would have made headlines. Also, it is unlikely for any actors to bring in outside awards to the ceremony.
There are also no reports about the incident in reliable sources, including live coverage from several media houses and the official Oscars site.
Timothée Chalamet draws attention at the Oscars
Meanwhile, Chalamet garnered attention during the red carpet at the Academy Awards as he arrived in a white suit and donned black sunglasses. He complemented the look with multiple statement rings, a wristwatch, and white boots.
He was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in 'Marty Supreme,' and competed in the category against Leonardo DiCaprio, Wagner Moura, Ethan Hawke, and Michael B Jordan, who won the award.
The actor had already received two Best Actor nominations earlier. He was also nominated for his role in the 2024 Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' and for the 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama 'Call Me By Your Name.'
