Kylie Jenner Slammed for Posing With Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globe and “Stealing the Spotlight”
Kylie Jenner’s appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes was intended to be a night of celebration for her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, but the reality star quickly found herself at the center of a social media firestorm.
The controversy erupted on Monday, January 12, after Jenner shared a carousel of images from the ceremony that critics felt centered the spotlight on her rather than the night’s big winner.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum dazzled in a custom, curve-hugging Ashi Studio sequin gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and jewel-embellished straps. However, it was the slides featuring Jenner posing prominently with Chalamet’s newly won Golden Globe that sparked a wave of backlash in her comments section.
“She always make the events about herself. Timothee is the one nominated, not you,” one critic wrote under the post. Another user sarcastically questioned her filmography, asking, “What movie were you in again? Just wondering.”
While many fans rushed to her defense, others questioned why the pair has yet to go fully “Instagram official” with a couple’s photo despite their very public PDA at the event. “Post him already?? You’re just going to pose with his award?” one follower asked, while another noted, “Maybe one picture of the person they were actually celebrating?”
Kylie Jenner posing with Timothee Chalamet’s 1st Golden Globe but he still will not allow her to post a photo of him on instagram what a pathetic relationship pic.twitter.com/oWx3AXhwpi
— i heart u 🩷 (@xointhehearts) January 12, 2026
The night was a significant career milestone for Chalamet, who took home the award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in the sports drama Marty Supreme. In his acceptance speech, the 30-year-old actor thanked his supporters, his parents, and notably, his “partner,” telling Jenner from the stage, “I love you. Thank you so much.”
Despite the public declarations of love, the evening wasn’t without its tense moments according to viral social media footage. A TikTok clip that quickly made the rounds appeared to show the couple in a heated exchange at their table, with lip readers claiming Chalamet whispered, “You must hate me,” to which Jenner allegedly replied, “Yes.”
@goldenglobes Pov: you sit down at the #GoldenGlobes and @kyliejenner ♬ original sound – Golden Globes
The exchange reportedly continued with Chalamet asking if she was “bothered,” leading Jenner to allegedly snap back, “Not here. You’re annoying.” While the couple appeared to make up later in the night, the moment fueled ongoing speculation about the stability of their three-year relationship.
Chalamet is entering a massive year, with his ping-pong biopic Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie and co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow, currently dominating the box office. He is also set to begin production on the third installment of the Dune franchise, where he will reprise his role as Paul Atreides alongside Zendaya and Florence Pugh.
The actor’s win at the 2026 Globes officially makes him the youngest actor to ever win in the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy category, surpassing previous records held by seasoned legends. As the couple continues to navigate their high-profile romance under the scrutiny of award season, their influence on both the fashion and film industries shows no signs of waning.
Do you think Kylie Jenner was out of line for posing with Timothée Chalamet’s trophy, or was she just playing the role of a proud girlfriend? Share your thoughts in the comments.