Award Shows February 23, 2025
Timothée Chalamet Shares Mom’s Funny Reaction to His SAG Awards Win (Exclusive)
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Timothée Chalamet won his first SAG Award on Sunday night for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown."
“Extra’s” Melvin Robert spoke with Chalamet, who made history by becoming the youngest actor ever to win Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.
Chalamet said he was “absolutely stunned” by the win, emphasizing, “I’m so f**king grateful… I was not expecting this. I would have had a more tailored message. This is just raw.”
Timothée was accompanied to the star-studded ceremony by his mom Nicole Flender, who got a sweet shout-out in his acceptance speech for her 40 years with Actors’ Equity.
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His mom kept him humble when his name was called. Chalamet shared, ‘She said, ‘Don’t forget to fold your laundry,’ and I was like, ‘Really? This moment? Really? This moment I just won this award, and I’m 29 years old and you’re chastising me still.’”
Timothée gave credit to his mom, saying, “She might have won me this… I grew up in an actors’ building in New York, so I know she really pushed everyone she knew to hit that vote button.”
In his acceptance speech, Chalamet shouted out actors who have inspired him, including Marlon Brando and Viola Davis, saying he wants to be great like them. He also spoke about pouring over five yours of his life into the role.
He noted, “I did put a lot of work in, You know, people say it’s classy to let other people amplify that message, but I’m proud of it, so... period."
