Timothée Chalamet’s co-star in *Marty Supreme*, Kevin O’Leary, recently lost a bet after Chalamet failed to secure the Best Actor award at the Oscars. The award, presented on March 12, 2026, was claimed by Michael B. Jordan, leaving O’Leary disappointed but still supportive of his co-star’s talent and potential.
O’Leary, known for his role on *Shark Tank*, had placed a wager of $1,000 on Chalamet, expressing confidence in his chances despite the controversies surrounding the actor’s comments on ballet and opera. In an interview with *Variety*, O’Leary stated, “He’s a really great guy. I just put 1,000 bucks on Kalshi walking in here that he’s going to win, because I know the voting stops long before that controversy happened.” He further defended Chalamet, saying that the actor had given significant promotional attention to the arts despite the backlash.
During the awards ceremony, host Conan O’Brien took a light-hearted jab at Chalamet regarding the controversy. O’Brien quipped, “Security is extremely tight tonight. I’m told there’s concern about attacks from both the opera and ballet community.” The comment drew laughter, with Chalamet and his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, smiling in response.
The controversy stemmed from remarks Chalamet made during a discussion at the University of Texas, where he addressed the preservation of cinema. He remarked, “I don’t want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.’” He quickly followed up with, “All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there,” but the damage had been done.
Chalamet later humorously reflected on the situation, noting, “I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I just took shots for no reason.” Despite the controversies, Chalamet’s performance in *Marty Supreme* contributed to the film receiving nine nominations at the Oscars, although it did not win any awards.
As the entertainment world continues to buzz about the Oscars, O’Leary’s support for Chalamet remains evident. Even in defeat, the camaraderie among colleagues in the film industry shines through, highlighting the balance of competition and friendship.
