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The Oscar Was Never Really Timothée Chalamet’s to Begin With

Timothée Chalamet entered the 2026 Oscars as the early favorite for Best Actor after a high‑profile campaign for *Marty Supreme*. Two weeks before the ceremony he sparked a backlash with dismissive remarks about ballet and opera, and his promotional tactics drew criticism for cultural missteps. Michael B. Jordan ultimately won, a result many attribute to his longer industry pedigree and the Academy’s historic preference for older male leads. The timing of Chalamet’s controversy—after voting closed—suggests the loss was less about the remarks and more about entrenched voting patterns.