Timothee Chalamet criticized by Hollywood insiders, awards expert after third Oscars snub: 'Arrogant'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Call it a rough Sunday night for Timothee Chalamet.

After sitting through a barrage of Oscar-night jokes and watching the Best Actor trophy slip through his fingers yet again, the actor didn’t linger for the afterparty small talk.

Chalamet, 30, who was joined by girlfriend Kylie Jenner, was among the first big names to exit Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, according to onlookers.

Hand in hand, the pair cut across the lobby and headed straight for a VIP elevator that ferries A-listers up to the Governors Ball. Right behind them was Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, whose film also walked away empty-handed.

“They were out of there,” one onlooker said. The duo later resurfaced looking cozy at the Vanity Fair bash.

Inside the ceremony, host Conan O’Brien took aim at Chalamet’s recent remarks about ballet and opera. “Security is extremely tight tonight… I’m told there’s concerns from both the opera and ballet communities,” he quipped, adding, “They’re just mad you left out jazz!”

To his credit, Chalamet laughed along. But the sting may have lingered as the night ended with Michael B. Jordan taking home the Oscar for 'Sinners,' exactly as predicted.

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This marks Chalamet’s third Oscar loss, following earlier nominations for “Call Me By Your Name” in 2018 and “A Complete Unknown” last year.

Despite entering the race as a perceived frontrunner buoyed by Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice wins, the actor ultimately fell short. One well-placed film industry source told Page Six that “everyone [involved] does a post mortem … he should definitely have that moment: ‘I didn’t get the result I wanted, what could have been the reason?’”

Another insider pointed to a growing backlash around Chalamet’s image of "arrogance." They noted that “he reeks of Oscar desperation.”

That sentiment probably prevailed after Chalamet’s unconventional promotional run for 'Marty Supreme' and 'A Complete Unknown.' While some admired the bold, offbeat approach, it didn’t necessarily land with Academy voters.

“Three times [losing] at the rodeo, you would hope he has some self-reflection,” the industry source added.

What comes next for Timothee Chalamet after Oscars snub

There’s a sense that this latest loss may act as a quiet reset. Chalamet had leaned heavily into the cocky persona of his “Marty Supreme” character during the film’s marketing push, only to pivot toward a more introspective tone once Oscar nominations rolled in. Still, the loss felt like a subtle industry rebuke to some insiders.

“This is supposed to be the best performance, not a popularity contest,” said another Hollywood insider. “Arguably, Timothee’s performance as Marty was a better acting performance than Michael B. Jordan … but [Jordan is] a nice guy, and his heartfelt speech was great.”

Not everyone sees regret on Chalamet’s side, though. According to another source, “I don’t think he regrets how he marketed the film; he’s always been excited by how well it does at the box office. He sent young people back to the box office to watch movies, and he’s proud of that.”

Looking ahead, awards expert Debra Birnbaum believes a change in tone could be on the horizon. With upcoming projects including a reported sequel to 'Wonka' and the ensemble-heavy 'Dune: Part Three,' the strategy may shift.

“Next year he’ll be campaigning for ‘Dune: Part Three,’ which is more of an ensemble anyway — and he’ll likely follow a ‘less is more’ strategy,” Birnbaum said. “He has a long career ahead of him and plenty of time to achieve the path to greatness. The academy famously makes its actors wait — so a little patience will go a long way.”