Timothée Chalamet has become one of Hollywood’s most recognized young stars, known for his raw talent and intense dedication to his craft. Yet, despite his immense success, the 29-year-old actor recently opened up in a new Vogue cover story about the sting of losing major awards — including two Oscars, four Golden Globes, and four BAFTAs.
While Chalamet did take home the SAG Award for Best Actor earlier this year for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, he candidly admitted that losing still hurts — especially when you come so close. Just a week after his SAG win, he lost the Oscar for Best Actor to Adrien Brody (The Brutalist).
“If there’s five people at an awards show, and four people go home losing, you don’t think those four people are at the restaurant like, ‘Damn, we didn’t win?’” Chalamet told Vogue. “I’ve been around some deeply generous, no-ego actors, and maybe some of them are going, ‘That was fun.’ But I know for a fact a lot of them are going, ‘F***!’”
Candid About His Competitive Drive
Known for his humility and charisma, Timothée Chalamet rarely speaks so openly about the pressures of Hollywood recognition. But in this interview, he didn’t shy away from revealing his drive to win and his deep passion for performing.
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His honesty about ambition marks a refreshing shift in an industry where actors often pretend not to care about awards. Chalamet admitted that while he once tried to stay detached, the competitive side of him can’t help but surface during award season.
Last year, the Dune star joked on SiriusXM about the awkwardness of losing after preparing an acceptance speech. “You think to yourself, ‘You narcissistic arrogant prick. On what planet did you think you were gonna use this?’” he said with a laugh.
From Private Artist to Open Promoter
For much of his early career, Chalamet admired stars who stayed mysterious and avoided press — actors like Daniel Day-Lewis or Joaquin Phoenix. But as Vogue noted, the actor has started to embrace a more public, engaging image.
During his A Complete Unknown promotional tour, Chalamet surprised fans by appearing on manosphere podcasts, meeting AND, and even attending his own look-alike contest. He’s found new ways to connect with fans while staying authentic to himself.
“He has no interest in making prestige films for a vanishing population,” Vogue wrote, hinting at his shift toward projects that mix artistry with mass appeal.
The Bold Campaign for “Marty Supreme”
Chalamet’s transformation as a public figure continues with his upcoming film, Marty Supreme, set for release this Christmas through A24. The actor has kicked off a creative press campaign filled with viral videos featuring men wearing giant ping-pong helmets. These quirky mascots even followed him to a surprise screening in New York City, reflecting his willingness to experiment with unconventional marketing.
When he accepted his SAG Award earlier this year, Chalamet proudly declared that he was “in pursuit of greatness.” It’s clear that he’s no longer hiding how much he cares about success — both artistic and professional.
“You don’t want to risk being too declarative,” he explained to Vogue. “But I also don’t want to look back on life and go, ‘Oh, little old me. See the movie if you want. It is what it is.’ No. At worst, you’ve rubbed people the wrong way. At best, someone will think, ‘Hey, this guy really believes in what he’s doing.’”
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The buzz surrounding Marty Supreme is already building. In recently named Chalamet a front-runner for Best Actor in next year’s Oscars, suggesting another round of award-season anticipation for the star.
Looking ahead, Chalamet’s schedule is packed. He’s developing a motocross drama titled “High Side” with And WhatOfO’clock, and he’s also filming OfInOf.
Despite his growing fame and influence, one thing Chalamet is clear about is avoiding television — even though he began his career on Showtime’s Homeland. When asked if he’d ever consider returning to TV, his answer was simple and firm:
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His message is clear: he’s not afraid to care, to fail, or to keep chasing greatness — even when the trophy slips away.
With Marty Supreme poised to be one of the year’s most talked-about films, and Oscar buzz already mounting, Chalamet’s journey as both an actor and cultural icon shows no sign of slowing down.
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