Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s first Sunday of 2026 proved to be unforgettable.
After the Marty Supreme actor thanked his girlfriend while accepting the award for Best Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, the pair decided to keep the celebrations going by attending a birthday party across town.
According to social media footage, both Chalamet, 30, and Jenner, 28, traveled nearly 11 miles from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, to friend Lauren Perez‘s birthday gathering at Max & Helen’s restaurant in Los Angeles.
The duo joined Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Frankie’s Bikinis founder Francesca Aiello and more VIP guests in celebrating Perez’s special day by enjoying breakfast for dinner at the beloved neighborhood diner.
“Little me had big dreams. She didn’t always have it easy, but she believed,” Perez — who is the founder of Anablue haircare — wrote via Instagram on Sunday, January 4. “We built the life we once prayed for. A family I’m grateful for. Friends who love me and keep me grounded. A brand I’m proud of. A version of me that never gave up. Happy birthday to the little girl in me who kept going 🤍.”
Birthday celebrations aside, Chalamet had quite the weekend to remember when he received the Best Actor trophy at the first awards show of the year.
During his acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards, Chalamet gave a rare public shout-out to Jenner for her support.
“Thank you to my partner of three years,” he said. “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The cameras then panned to Jenner, who couldn’t help but smile as she watched her boyfriend being acknowledged for his career.
Although the couple skipped walking the red carpet together, Chalamet and Jenner were spotted holding hands backstage earlier in the evening.
Jenner opted for a black vintage Versace dress from Tab Vintage, which was styled by Mackenzie Grandquist and Alexandra Rose. As for Chalamet, the Dune star sported a blue pinstripe suit for the star-studded occasion.
Just one day earlier, the pair traveled to Palm Springs, California, where Chalamet also won big at the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Awards.
The Kardashians star cheered for her man when he took home the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award.
“Thank you everyone for being here. This means the most and I feel the strength of the whole community that has my back,” Chalamet said in his acceptance speech, per Variety. “I’m inspired by many great works I saw this year, a lot of great artists. At some point, I realized the film industry is an institution, great roles aren’t printed on a conveyor belt.”
With awards season just getting started, fans are hoping to see even more of Chalamet and Jenner this month.
The Marty Supreme star is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globes. The show, hosted by Nikki Glaser, takes place Sunday, January 11, in Beverly Hills and airs on CBS.
