On a night filled with headline-making couples and high-glamour arrivals, Timothée Chalamet opted for a more personal red carpet moment at the 2026 Actor Awards: he arrived with his mother, Nicole Flender.
The actor, nominated for his performance as Marty Mouser in Marty Supreme, skipped a joint appearance with girlfriend Kylie Jenner and instead made it a family affair. The choice gave the evening a refreshingly understated tone amid the usual awards-season spectacle.
A Relaxed Prada Moment on the Red Carpet
Chalamet leaned into effortless tailoring with a full Prada ensemble. He wore an ivory suit jacket over a white button-down shirt left casually unfastened at the collar, paired with loose black trousers and chunky black dress shoes. The look struck a balance between polished and relaxed—precisely the kind of fashion risk he has become known for during awards season.
Flender complemented her son’s pared-back elegance in a soft pink sundress with delicate spaghetti straps. Beige sandals and a fine gold necklace completed her look, keeping the focus on easy sophistication.
Inside the Ceremony
During the ceremony, Chalamet and Flender were seated alongside his Marty Supreme co-star Gwyneth Paltrow. The film has been a major driver of his awards momentum this year, positioning him as one of the night’s strongest contenders.
The 2026 Actor Awards—formerly known as the SAG Awards—are considered a key predictor ahead of the Academy Awards. Chalamet entered the evening as a frontrunner, continuing a standout run this season.
Awards Season Momentum
Earlier this year, Chalamet took home Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards and secured Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards for the same role.
He is also nominated for Best Actor at the upcoming Academy Awards on March 15. With this being his third Best Actor nomination, he has become the youngest male actor to reach that milestone since Marlon Brando.
Jenner’s Absence
Although Jenner and Chalamet have been linked since 2023 and have made several public appearances together this season, they have yet to attend this particular awards show as a couple. Jenner notably skipped last year’s ceremony as well, which took place shortly after the passing of her longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero.
Still, throughout the current awards circuit—from international premieres to major U.S. ceremonies—Jenner has largely supported Chalamet as his film campaign gained momentum.
At the Actor Awards, however, the spotlight was on family. And in a season defined by wins and nominations, Chalamet’s choice to share the carpet with his mother offered a quieter, more intimate highlight in the middle of Hollywood’s busiest stretch.
