Timothée Chalamet finally earned his first Golden Globe. This came after years of steady work and growing praise for his performances. The award was for Marty Supreme, a film that uses competitive table tennis as a backdrop for a much deeper character study.
It looks like a sports movie superficially, but evolves into a tense character story built around pressure, ambition, and risk.
Winning best actor in a musical or comedy marked a significant career trajectory shift. It moved him beyond being seen as just popular or well-known. People now look at him as someone who can carry unexpected films and give them real weight.
Timothée Chalamet Mentioned Shark Tank At The Golden Globes
Chalamet looked a bit taken aback when he came up to speak. He thanked the team behind the film and made a point to mention the director and his castmates.
He also made a quick, playful mention about Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank at the Golden Globes, which got a laugh from the audience.
The Marty Supreme lead joked that his younger self would never have guessed he would be standing there one day, thanking Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank at an awards show.
He also turned the moment into something more personal. He spoke about his father’s advice on staying thankful and said he tries to carry that with him.
The two-time Oscar nominee wrapped up by thanking his parents and Kylie Jenner for being there for him along the way.
At just 30, Chalamet managed to come out on top in a crowded field that featured some of the industry’s most established names. He edged past veterans like George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), all of whom were up for their own high-profile roles.
Chalamet On Why DiCaprio Still Inspires Him
Timothée Chalamet has often talked about how much DiCaprio’s career means to him. He views the length of his run and the variety of his roles as opportunities to learn. That is why being grouped with him still feels strange in the best way.
He said it already feels special just to be part of the same discussion. He also spoke warmly about DiCaprio’s work and said his latest role left a strong impression on him.
The Roles That Turned Chalamet Into An Awards Fixture
Since his breakout in 2017, Chalamet has stayed in the awards spotlight year after year. He has picked up multiple Globe nods for a wide mix of films. His performances range from biopics of legends like Bob Dylan to book adaptations like Call Me By Your Name.
He has already been recognized twice by the Academy. And many people expect that number to grow, thanks to his latest role.
Marty Supreme’s Cast, Characters, and Industry Attention
Josh Safdie helped write and direct the film. It follows Marty Mauser, a young player who dreams of reaching the world stage in table tennis. He trains hard and takes big risks to get there. Some of these risks include crossing paths with Kevin O’Leary’s ruthless character, Milton Rockwell.
The cast also includes Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator, and the movie has grown far beyond a small release. It has been pulling in strong ticket sales while also gaining attention during awards season.
It recently earned three nominations from the Screen Actors Guild for lead performance, ensemble work, and supporting actress for Odessa A’zion.
Timothée Chalamet’s Training For His Table Tennis Role
Chalamet spent years learning how to play table tennis so the role would feel real. He wanted Marty to look skilled, sharp, and a little dangerous on screen. That part took focus and discipline.
Some of his prep was less expected. He watched clips of giraffes and ballet dancers to shape how the character moved.
Timothée said, “The more table tennis I watched, the more balletic I realized the movements were and how graceful they could be. I grew up watching lots of ballet, and I feel like I incorporated more of my family’s dance background into this than I ever have on anything – even on something like ‘Wonka,’ where I’m dancing.”
He further added that “It just felt like a nice mixture: to try to have the spirit of a Mike Tyson or Michael Jordan, but the physicality of a George Balanchine or Mikhail Baryshnikov.”
