Timothée Chalamet wins 1st Golden Globe for 'Marty Supreme'
What's the story
Timothée Chalamet has finally bagged his first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme. The film, directed by Josh Safdie and co-written by Ronald Bronstein, features him as a hustling ping-pong prodigy. In his acceptance speech on Sunday night (US time), he thanked director Safdie and co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Odessa A'zion, among others.
Career highlights
Chalamet's journey to victory and gratitude
Chalamet has previously been nominated for Golden Globes for his performances in Call Me By Your Name, Beautiful Boy, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown. However, he had not won until now. "I'd be lying if I said those moments didn't make this moment that much sweeter," he said during his speech. He also thanked his co-stars Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
Marketing success
Chalamet's promotional efforts for 'Marty Supreme'
Apart from his acting, Chalamet has also been a marketing force for Marty Supreme. He has promoted the film in various ways, such as gifting friends with a 1950s-style windbreaker, flying a Nickelodeon-orange blimp across the country, and climbing to the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas. These efforts have paid off as Marty Supreme has grossed $84 million worldwide so far, according to Variety.
Awards race
Chalamet's competition and previous award wins
Chalamet was up against George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-Hun (No Other Choice), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) in the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy category. Despite the stiff competition, he was the favorite to win after receiving critical acclaim and winning precursor awards at events like the Critics Choice Awards.