Against all odds and internet odds, Timothée Chalamet has not only dodged the Kardashian curse, but appears to have broken the internet and the cycle.
Fresh off her first win at the Critics Choice Awards, the American-French heartthrob took home her first Golden Globe Award after five nominations with her beloved Kylie Jenner by her side in both major wins, leaving the sensationalist media narrative in dust.
On Sunday night, January 11, the 30-year-old won his first-ever Golden Globe for his starring role in the sports comedy-drama. Marty Supreme.
He won the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture, outperforming highly competitive nominees including 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 sent a sweet message 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 turned to a visibly emotional 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 January 4, he gave a more detailed tribute, thanking his “partner of three years” for his “foundation.”
Chalamet lovingly and publicly addressing Kylie as “partner” in his acceptance speeches effectively countered the negative claims surrounding their relationship.
Moreover, some have even gone so far as to claim that the Call me by your name The actor was a victim of the Kardashian curse, an online theory that says men who date members of the Kardashian-Jenner family experience a decline in their personal or professional lives.
He was drawn into the narrative following his loss at the 2025 Oscars 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 major upset for his supporters.
Fans pointed to the Khy founder’s presence at the ceremony as the “bad spell” that caused the upset.
Rumors of a Kardashian curse gained traction as Chalamet’s only major win of the 2025 season occurred when Kylie was away.
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Chalamet has lost four major individual awards with Kylie in his presence since they started dating in early 2023.
Golden Globes 2024: Nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Wonka); lost to Paul Giamatti.
Golden Globes 2025: Nominated for Best Actor in a Drama (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
BAFTA 2025: nominated for best actor (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
Oscars 2025 (Oscars): Nominated for Best Actor (A complete stranger); lost to Adrien Brody.
The turning point
However, the Grammy winner has now largely dispelled the “curse” narrative by winning two major awards for Marty Supreme with Kylie by his side
It seems Chalamet went the extra mile to push back on the Kardashian curse rumors, upsetting the The Kardashians star.
Working harder than ever, he delivered a stunning performance Marty Supremewinning his first Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe awards, which finally brought him closer to a major Oscar win after two snubs.
Notably, after his recent wins, prediction markets and critics now view Chalamet as one of the favorites 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 are romantically involved with members of the Kardashian-Jenner family go through a period of downfall 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 drug addiction 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 following their divorce.
Kris Humphries
After his 72-day marriage to Kim, it was widely considered that his NBA career had never fully recovered, and he faced relentless public scrutiny and boos in arenas.
Scott Disick
Throughout his long, on-and-off relationship with Kourtney, he publicly struggled with alcoholism and was frequently featured on family 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, calling it a misogynistic and “offensive” narrative, Kylie explained, “They come and can’t stand it…I was built for this level of fame, other men weren’t.”
